LQDT Liquidity Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Sep 6, 2024, the LQDT stock has a PE ratio of 31.95. This is based on the current EPS of $0.66 and the stock price of $21.09 per share. An increase of 14% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 27.9 of the last 4 quarters.
LQDT PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Liquidity Services over the last ten years is 24.65. The current 31.95 PE ratio is 30% above the historical average. Over the past ten 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: 99.15% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -44.97% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25.91 | 99.15% |
| 2022 | 13.01 | -7.86% |
| 2021 | 14.12 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 14.18 | -44.97% |
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 lower than its peer stocks AMZN and WMT, but it is greater than EBAY's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 11.47 | $28.95B |
| LQDT Liquidity Services Inc | 31.95 | $643.93M |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 39.71 | $616.05B |
| AMZN Amazon Com Inc | 40.14 | $1.8T |
| GAIA Gaia Inc | N/A | $116.16M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Liquidity Services's PE ratio?
As of Sep 6, 2024, LQDT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 31.95.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Liquidity Services (LQDT)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for LQDT stock is 18.03.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Liquidity Services (LQDT)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for LQDT stock is 25.35.
What is the highest PE ratio for LQDT?
Over the last ten 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 30% above its 10-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 (Sep 6, 2024), Liquidity Services's stock price is $21.09. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.66. Therefore, Liquidity Services's P/E ratio for today is 31.95. PE RATIO(31.95) = STOCK PRICE($21.09) / TTM EPS($0.66)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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