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Liquidity ServicesSTU:L1S +1.82%66 Days Inventory is 24.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 29.93. GuruFocus rates STU:L1S with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.89. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Retail - Cyclical companies, Liquidity Services ranks better than 88.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liquidity Services's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:L1S'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.31 Med: 29.93 Max: 69.9
Current: 24.47
During the past 13 years, Liquidity Services's highest Days Inventory was 69.90. The lowest was 21.31. And the median was 29.93.
STU:L1S's Days Inventory is ranked better than 88.29% of 1093
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.15
vs STU:L1S: 24.47
Liquidity Services's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (22.66) to Mar. 2026 (24.24).
It might indicate that Liquidity Services's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Liquidity Services's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.76.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Liquidity Services's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.
Liquidity Services (STU:L1S) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Liquidity Services's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Liquidity Services's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Liquidity Services Days Inventory Related Terms
Liquidity Services Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liquidity Services's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:L1S vs TDUP, JMIA, RVLV: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Liquidity Services's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Liquidity Services Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Liquidity Services's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liquidity Services's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Liquidity Services (STU:L1S) has a Days Inventory of 24.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 29.93. Over the past decade, Liquidity Services' Days Inventory has ranged from 21.31 to 69.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #128 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Liquidity Services' Days Inventory too high?
Liquidity Services' current Days Inventory of 24.24 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 29.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.31 to a high of 69.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.15. Liquidity Services' value of 24.24 is 76.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #128 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Liquidity Services has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liquidity Services' Days Inventory compare to TDUP and JMIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #128 out of 1093 companies for Days Inventory. This places Liquidity Services in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.15. Liquidity Services' value of 24.24 is 76.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Liquidity Services' own Days Inventory has ranged from 21.31 to 69.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.93 vs. the industry median of 104.15, Liquidity Services has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.15, based on 1,093 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liquidity Services's current Days Inventory of 24.24 is 76.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidity Services's current Days Inventory is 24.24, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 29.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liquidity Services stock overvalued right now?
Liquidity Services (STU:L1S) has a current Days Inventory of 24.24. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.89, compared to a current price of €33.60 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 24.24, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 29.93 and 76.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.15. Liquidity Services' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liquidity Services (STU:L1S), the current Days Inventory is 24.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Liquidity Services (STU:L1S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liquidity Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.60 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.89.
Key valuation signals for STU:L1S:
Days Inventory: 24.24 (19% below median its 10-year median of 29.93)
GF Value™: €22.89 vs. price of €33.60 (46.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#128 of 1093)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:L1S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liquidity Services Inc is an online auction marketplace. It manages and sells inventory and equipment for business and government clients by operating a network of e-commerce marketplaces that enable buyers and sellers to transact in an efficient, automated environment offering across different product categories. The company has four reportable segments: GovDeals, Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), and Machinio & Software Solutions. It generates majority of its revenue from Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG) segment which consists of marketplaces that enable corporations located in the United States and Canada to sell excess, returned, and overstocked consumer goods. Geographically, a substantial portion the company's revenue is generated from its business in United States.
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