LQDT
NEUTRAL
$32.6
Live
Liquidity Services, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $43.0
(+31.9%)
$21.67
52W Range
$33.61
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Market cap
$1.01B
P/E
35.43
ROE
14.7%
Profit margin
6.3%
Debt/Equity
0.06
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LQDT demonstrates exceptional operational health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and a very low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. However, the stock is currently trading at a premium ($32.60) relative to both its Graham Number ($12.03) and its Intrinsic Value ($27.14). While the company has an impressive track record of earnings beats and strong YoY earnings growth (27.8%), this is contrasted by stagnant revenue growth (-0.90%) and aggressive insider selling by the CEO and CFO. The disconnect between strong fundamental health and bearish insider/technical signals suggests the stock is currently overextended.
Key Strengths
Strong financial health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9
Negligible debt levels with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06
Exceptional earnings track record with consistent beats over 25 quarters
Robust YoY earnings growth of 27.8% driven by margin efficiency
Healthy liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 1.53
Key Risks
Stagnant top-line growth with YoY revenue growth at -0.90%
Heavy insider selling by C-suite executives (CEO and CFO)
Current market price exceeds growth-based intrinsic value ($27.14)
Bearish technical trend (10/100) suggesting lack of momentum
High trailing P/E ratio (35.43) compared to defensive valuation metrics
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$29.0
-11.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
35
55
90
95
0
AI Verdict
Fundamentally strong but valuation-strained
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Insider Selling, Revenue Stagnation, EPS Growth
Confidence
80%
Value
35/100
Ref P/E 35.43, Graham Number $12.03
Positives
- Forward P/E (21.31) is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is significantly above Graham Number ($12.03)
- Price exceeds Intrinsic Value ($27.14)
- High P/B ratio of 4.67
Future
55/100
Ref Revenue Growth -0.90%, Earnings Growth 27.80%
Positives
- Strong earnings growth trajectory
- Positive analyst target price ($43.00)
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY and Q/Q revenue growth
- Bearish technical trend
Past
90/100
Ref Quarterly Earnings Track Record
Positives
- Consistent EPS surprises over 25 quarters
- Strong 3Y and 5Y price appreciation
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
95/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 8/9
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.06)
- Strong Current and Quick ratios
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
0/100
Ref Dividend Yield N/A
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
- 0% payout ratio
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$32.6
Analyst Target
$43.0
Upside/Downside
+31.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LQDT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LQDT
Liquidity Services, Inc.
Primary
|
+80.5% | +149.8% | +9.8% | +34.2% | +14.6% | +3.9% |
|
ARHS
Arhaus, Inc.
Peer
|
-42.6% | -16.8% | -18.0% | -34.1% | -27.3% | -7.1% |
|
AXL
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-9.1% | -0.5% | +44.8% | +68.0% | +28.6% | +7.5% |
|
HEPS
D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.S.
Peer
|
-79.8% | +135.7% | +4.2% | +7.5% | -4.2% | +0.4% |
|
LOT
Lotus Technology Inc.
Peer
|
-85.4% | -86.0% | +5.9% | -28.0% | +27.4% | +27.4% |
LQD
Liquidity Services, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+80.5%
3Y
+149.8%
1Y
+9.8%
6M
+34.2%
1M
+14.6%
1W
+3.9%
ARH
Arhaus, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-42.6%
3Y
-16.8%
1Y
-18.0%
6M
-34.1%
1M
-27.3%
1W
-7.1%
AXL
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-9.1%
3Y
-0.5%
1Y
+44.8%
6M
+68.0%
1M
+28.6%
1W
+7.5%
HEP
D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.S.
Peer
5Y
-79.8%
3Y
+135.7%
1Y
+4.2%
6M
+7.5%
1M
-4.2%
1W
+0.4%
LOT
Lotus Technology Inc.
Peer
5Y
-85.4%
3Y
-86.0%
1Y
+5.9%
6M
-28.0%
1M
+27.4%
1W
+27.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
35.43
Forward P/E
21.31
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
4.67
P/S Ratio
2.13
EV/Revenue
1.77
EV/EBITDA
19.28
Market Cap
$1.01B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
6.26%
Operating Margin
7.73%
Gross Margin
45.35%
ROE
14.72%
ROA
6.78%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-0.9%
Earnings Growth
+27.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-0.91%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+28.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.06
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.53
Good
Quick Ratio
1.36
Good
Cash/Share
$5.85
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
47.0%
Op. Margin
7.7%
Net Margin
6.2%
Total Assets
$0.4B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
0.71x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
531%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-05
$0.39
+27.9% surprise
2025-11-20
$0.37
+27.6% surprise
2025-08-07
$0.34
+13.3% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing LQDT against 205 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(12 bullish, 78 neutral, 115 bearish)
P/E Ratio
35.43
This Stock
vs
36.28
Sector Avg
-2.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
14.72%
This Stock
vs
-8.76%
Sector Avg
-268.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
6.26%
This Stock
vs
-4.71%
Sector Avg
-232.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.06
This Stock
vs
1.37
Sector Avg
-95.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-0.9%
This Stock
vs
4.71%
Sector Avg
-119.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.53
This Stock
vs
2.41
Sector Avg
-36.5%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LQDT
Liquidity Services, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.01B | 35.43 | 14.7% | 6.3% | $32.6 | |
|
ARHS
Arhaus, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.0B | 14.79 | 17.7% | 4.9% | $7.1 | Compare |
|
AXL
American Axle &...
|
NEUTRAL | $982.81M | 23.66 | 6.3% | 0.7% | $8.28 | Compare |
|
HEPS
D-Market Elektronik...
|
BEARISH | $980.59M | - | -213.7% | -6.7% | $2.71 | Compare |
|
LOT
Lotus Technology Inc.
|
BEARISH | $977.34M | - | -% | -130.4% | $1.44 | Compare |
LQDT
Liquidity Services, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.0B
P/E
35.4
ROE
14.7%
Price
$32.6
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | DAUNT JOHN | Officer | Sale | 2,600 | $82,342 |
| 2026-03-11 | MURRAY NOVELETTE | Officer | Sale | 1,826 | $57,519 |
| 2026-03-11 | MURRAY NOVELETTE | Officer | Option Exercise | 12,423 | $133,477 |
| 2026-03-10 | CELAYA JORGE A | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 8,127 | $261,077 |
| 2026-03-09 | ANGRICK WILLIAM P III | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 50,000 | $1,600,294 |
| 2026-03-06 | WEISKIRCHER STEVEN J. | Chief Technology Officer | Sale | 4,967 | $159,284 |
| 2026-03-06 | WEISKIRCHER STEVEN J. | Chief Technology Officer | Option Exercise | 5,955 | $109,045 |
| 2026-02-27 | KOLODZIESKI EDWARD JAMES | Director | Stock Award | 4,928 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | INFANTE BEATRIZ V | Director | Stock Award | 4,928 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | MATEUS TIQUE JAIME | Director | Stock Award | 4,928 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | DYER KATHARIN S | Director | Stock Award | 4,928 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | FALL THIERNO AMATH | Director | Stock Award | 4,928 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | CELAYA JORGE A | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 9,390 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | SHAFFER MARK ANDREW | General Counsel | Stock Award | 7,338 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | DAUNT JOHN | Officer | Stock Award | 10,610 | - |
DAUNT JOHN
Officer
2026-03-11
2,600 shares
·
$82,342
MURRAY NOVELETTE
Officer
2026-03-11
1,826 shares
·
$57,519
MURRAY NOVELETTE
Officer
2026-03-11
12,423 shares
·
$133,477
CELAYA JORGE A
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-10
8,127 shares
·
$261,077
ANGRICK WILLIAM P III
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-09
50,000 shares
·
$1,600,294
WEISKIRCHER STEVEN J.
Chief Technology Officer
2026-03-06
4,967 shares
·
$159,284
WEISKIRCHER STEVEN J.
Chief Technology Officer
2026-03-06
5,955 shares
·
$109,045
KOLODZIESKI EDWARD JAMES
Director
2026-02-27
4,928 shares
INFANTE BEATRIZ V
Director
2026-02-27
4,928 shares
MATEUS TIQUE JAIME
Director
2026-02-27
4,928 shares
DYER KATHARIN S
Director
2026-02-27
4,928 shares
FALL THIERNO AMATH
Director
2026-02-27
4,928 shares
CELAYA JORGE A
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-13
9,390 shares
SHAFFER MARK ANDREW
General Counsel
2026-02-13
7,338 shares
DAUNT JOHN
Officer
2026-02-13
10,610 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
2 analysts
Barrington Research
2026-02-05
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2026-01-30
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-11-24
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-11-20
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-11-17
Outperform
Outperform
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