LQDT Liquidity Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at May 22, 2025, the LQDT stock has a PE ratio of 30.14. This is based on the current EPS of $0.83 and the stock price of $25.02 per share. A decrease of 16% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 35.8 of the last 4 quarters.
LQDT PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Liquidity Services over the last five years is 27.39. The current 30.14 PE ratio is 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 37.36 | -8.59% | $31.01 | $0.83 |
| 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 |
LQDT Price vs fair value
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 | 16.98 | $33.26B |
| LQDT Liquidity Services Inc | 30.14 | $781.14M |
| AMZN Amazon Com Inc | 31.42 | $2.09T |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 39.29 | $762.32B |
| GAIA Gaia Inc | N/A | $109.07M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Liquidity Services's PE ratio?
As of May 22, 2025, LQDT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 30.14.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Liquidity Services (LQDT)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for LQDT stock is 24.2.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Liquidity Services (LQDT)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for LQDT stock is 27.39.
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 10% 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 (May 22, 2025), Liquidity Services's stock price is $25.02. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.83. Therefore, Liquidity Services's P/E ratio for today is 30.14. PE RATIO(30.14) = STOCK PRICE($25.02) / TTM EPS($0.83)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.