Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) — Stock Score Summary

Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (76/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Liquidity Services operates B2B e-commerce marketplaces for surplus assets. It stands to benefit indirectly from supply chain localization as companies close legacy facilities and liquidate industrial equipment, but the business lacks the explosive pricing power of a true compounder.

Liquidity Services provides business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce marketplaces and services for corporations and government agencies to sell surplus and idle assets, including industrial equipment, electronics, and vehicles. The company operates an extensive network of online marketplaces with proprietary technology and a global buyer base, offering an efficient and transparent solution for managing reverse supply chains. Liquidity Services is a leading e-commerce platform specializing in the liquidation and resale of surplus assets, providing a critical service for asset recovery and sustainability.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$37.74
Market Cap$1.1B
P/E (TTM)39.72
P/E (Forward)21.79
Price/Book5.19
Return on Equity14.5%
Return on Invested Capital16.4%
Debt/Equity6.67
Gross Margin46.7%
Operating Margin8.0%
Revenue Growth3.7%
Free Cash Flow$70M

Liquidity Services, Inc. operates in the Internet Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liquidity Services, Inc.’s (LQDT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) is 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (76), Value (25), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Liquidity Services, Inc. have an economic moat?
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) has a Quality factor score of 76/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Liquidity Services, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 92/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Liquidity Services, Inc. in?
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Internet Retail industry (United States).