LQDT Liquidity Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Feb 21, 2025, the LQDT stock has a PE ratio of 43.43. This is based on the current EPS of $0.79 and the stock price of $34.31 per share. An increase of 30% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 33.4 of the last 4 quarters.
LQDT PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Liquidity Services over the last five years is 26.8. The current 43.43 PE ratio is 62% above the historical average. Over the past five years, LQDT's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 88.39, with a price of $15.91 and an EPS of $0.18. The Jun 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 6.82, with a price of $13.44 and an EPS of $1.97.
Liquidity Services PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 184.28% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -69.09% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.55 | 33.35% | $22.8 | $0.66 |
| 2023 | 25.91 | 99.15% | $17.62 | $0.68 |
| 2022 | 13.01 | -7.86% | $16.26 | $1.25 |
| 2021 | 14.12 | N/A | $21.61 | $1.53 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $7.46 | -$0.11 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $7.4 | -$0.58 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $6.35 | -$0.36 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $5.9 | -$1.25 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $11.24 | -$1.96 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $7.39 | -$3.5 |
| 2014 | 14.18 | -44.97% | $13.75 | $0.97 |
| 2013 | 25.77 | -19.42% | $33.5 | $1.3 |
| 2012 | 31.98 | -69.09% | $50.21 | $1.57 |
| 2011 | 103.45 | 184.28% | $32.07 | $0.31 |
| 2010 | 36.39 | -25.95% | $16.01 | $0.44 |
Liquidity Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 40.87 | 18.29% | $32.29 | $0.79 |
| Sep 2024 | 34.55 | 14.14% | $22.8 | $0.66 |
| Jun 2024 | 30.27 | 9.04% | $19.98 | $0.66 |
| Mar 2024 | 27.76 | 0% | $18.6 | $0.67 |
| Dec 2023 | 27.76 | 7.14% | $17.21 | $0.62 |
| Sep 2023 | 25.91 | 16.19% | $17.62 | $0.68 |
| Jun 2023 | 22.3 | 76.15% | $16.5 | $0.74 |
| Mar 2023 | 12.66 | 14.36% | $13.17 | $1.04 |
| Dec 2022 | 11.07 | -14.91% | $14.06 | $1.27 |
| Sep 2022 | 13.01 | 90.76% | $16.26 | $1.25 |
| Jun 2022 | 6.82 | -31.87% | $13.44 | $1.97 |
| Mar 2022 | 10.01 | -32% | $17.12 | $1.71 |
| Dec 2021 | 14.72 | 4.25% | $22.08 | $1.5 |
| Sep 2021 | 14.12 | -60.61% | $21.61 | $1.53 |
| Jun 2021 | 35.85 | -9.31% | $25.45 | $0.71 |
LQDT average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LQDT is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
LQDT PE vs peers
LQDT's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks AMZN and WMT.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 17.35 | $33.24B |
| AMZN Amazon Com Inc | 38.27 | $2.3T |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 38.84 | $761.4B |
| LQDT Liquidity Services Inc | 43.43 | $1.06B |
| GAIA Gaia Inc | N/A | $110.29M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Liquidity Services's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, LQDT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 43.43.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Liquidity Services (LQDT)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for LQDT stock is 21.92.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Liquidity Services (LQDT)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for LQDT stock is 26.8.
What is the highest PE ratio for LQDT?
Over the last five years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 88.39 in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LQDT compare to its historical average?
LQDT's current price to earnings ratio is 62% above its 5-year historical average.
How is LQDT's PE ratio calculated (Liquidity Services PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Liquidity Services's stock price is $34.31. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.79. Therefore, Liquidity Services's P/E ratio for today is 43.43. PE RATIO(43.43) = STOCK PRICE($34.31) / TTM EPS($0.79)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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