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Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: LQDT (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
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Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
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Year Target Price $41
Year Target Price $41
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 64.54% | Avg. Invested days 67 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 738.37M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 29.94 | 1Y Target Price 41 |
Price to earnings Ratio 29.94 | 1Y Target Price 41 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.16 | 52 Weeks Range 19.31 - 39.72 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 19.31 - 39.72 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.79 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.75% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.08% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.82% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.01% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 29.94 | Forward PE 17.12 | Enterprise Value 603870868 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68 |
Enterprise Value 603870868 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.04 | Shares Outstanding 31220700 | Shares Floating 21795498 |
Shares Outstanding 31220700 | Shares Floating 21795498 | ||
Percent Insiders 25.76 | Percent Institutions 78.23 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.5 | Target Price 41 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Liquidity Services Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) was founded in 1999. It provides e-commerce marketplaces, reverse supply chain services, and value-added services to manage and sell surplus assets for businesses and government entities. It has grown through organic growth and acquisitions, expanding its service offerings and geographical reach.
Core Business Areas
- GovDeals: Online auction marketplace for government surplus assets, including vehicles, equipment, and real estate. It connects government entities with buyers looking for surplus items.
- Ritchie Bros. Marketplace-E: Online marketplace for commercial and industrial assets across various industries. It allows sellers to manage and dispose of surplus inventory and equipment.
- Liquidity Services Marketplace: A multi-channel marketplace with solutions for corporations and government entities looking to efficiently manage and sell surplus assets. Also assists with asset tracking and valuation.
Leadership and Structure
Bill Angrick is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a standard corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various departments like sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- GovDeals: Online marketplace for government surplus. Liquidity Services has a significant share of the online government surplus market. Competitors include Municibid and public surplus auctions, but Liquidity Services is dominant, and accounts for 50% of revenue. They claim to work with over 15,000 government clients.
- Ritchie Bros. Marketplace-E: Online marketplace for commercial assets. Liquidity Services manages the Ritchie Bros. marketplace for end to end services. Competitors include online auction platforms and traditional auction houses. This segment accounts for around 30% of revenue.
- Liquidity Services Marketplace: Comprehensive solutions for surplus asset management. Liquidity Services's own marketplace platform, serving corporate and government clients. Competitors include other asset recovery and remarketing companies like DoveBid.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The surplus asset management industry is fragmented, consisting of online marketplaces, auction houses, and asset recovery services. Demand is driven by economic cycles, government regulations, and corporate sustainability initiatives. The market continues to shift from physical to digital sales.
Positioning
Liquidity Services is a leading provider of online surplus asset marketplaces and services. Its competitive advantages include its established platform, large buyer base, and expertise in asset valuation and disposal.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for surplus asset management is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually, depending on the definition and scope (government, corporate, etc.). Liquidity Services' positioning within this TAM is strong, especially in the government sector, but it has room to grow in the corporate segment.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established online marketplace platform
- Large and diverse buyer base
- Strong relationships with government clients
- Expertise in asset valuation and disposal
- Scalable business model
Weaknesses
- Dependence on economic cycles
- Potential for supply chain disruptions
- Competition from other online marketplaces
- Vulnerability to data breaches or cyberattacks
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographies
- Growth in corporate sustainability initiatives
- Adoption of new technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain)
- Strategic acquisitions to expand service offerings
Threats
- Economic downturns reducing asset disposal volume
- Increased competition from larger e-commerce players
- Changes in government regulations
- Fluctuations in commodity prices impacting asset value
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EBAY
- RBA
- IAA
Competitive Landscape
Liquidity Services competes with online marketplaces, auction houses, and asset recovery companies. Its advantages include its specialized expertise in surplus asset management, large buyer base, and established platform. However, it faces competition from larger e-commerce players with greater resources.
Major Acquisitions
Network International
- Year: 2014
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 25
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Liquidity Services' presence in the retail supply chain sector.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Liquidity Services has experienced periods of strong growth, particularly during economic downturns when asset disposal volumes increase. However, growth can be cyclical.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project moderate revenue growth driven by expansion into new markets and service offerings. Profitability is expected to improve as the company leverages its existing platform and scales its operations.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its Ritchie Bros. Marketplace-E partnership, investing in technology upgrades to improve its platform, and pursuing strategic acquisitions to expand its service offerings.
Summary
Liquidity Services is a leading player in the online surplus asset management market, particularly strong in the government sector. Its established platform and expertise are key strengths, but its reliance on economic cycles poses a risk. Expansion into new markets and strategic acquisitions can drive future growth, and the company needs to be cognizant of competition from larger e-commerce players.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Liquidity Services Investor Relations
- Market Research Reports
- Company Filings (SEC)
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on your own research and due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Liquidity Services Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Bethesda, MD, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-02-23 | Co-founder, Chairman of the Board of Directors & CEO Mr. William P. Angrick III | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Internet Retail | Full time employees 781 | Website https://liquidityservices.com |
Full time employees 781 | Website https://liquidityservices.com | ||
Liquidity Services, Inc. provides e-commerce marketplaces, self-directed auction listing tools, and value-added services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: GovDeals, Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), Capital Assets Group (CAG), and Machinio. Its solutions enable government entities and commercial businesses to sell surplus property and real estate assets through GovDeals, Bid4Assets, and Sierra marketplaces. The company also offers a suite of services, including surplus management, asset valuation, asset sales, marketing, returns management, asset recovery, and ecommerce services; and operates Liquidation.com, a marketplace to sell excess, returned, and overstocked consumer goods. In addition, it operates a global search engine platform for listing used equipment for sale in the construction, machine tool, transportation, printing, laboratory/medical, and agriculture sectors. Further, the company provides Machinio System service that offers various software tools, such as website hosting, email marketing, and inventory management to equipment sellers. The company offers products for various industries, such as consumer electronics, general merchandise, apparel, scientific equipment, aerospace parts and equipment, technology hardware, real estate, energy equipment, industrial capital assets, heavy equipment, fleet and transportation equipment, and specialty equipment. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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