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Liquidity ServicesLQDT -6.02%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates LQDT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Retail - Cyclical companies, Liquidity Services ranks better than 91.58% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liquidity Services's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LQDT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Liquidity Services was 0.13. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.09.
LQDT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 91.58% of 1009
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs LQDT: 0.06
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Liquidity Services Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Liquidity Services Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liquidity Services's Debt-to-Equity 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.
LQDT vs RVLV, JMIA, LOGC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Liquidity Services's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Liquidity Services's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liquidity Services's Debt-to-Equity 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 (LQDT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Liquidity Services' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #85 out of 1009 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Liquidity Services' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Liquidity Services' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Liquidity Services' value of 0.06 is 89.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #85 out of 1009 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 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liquidity Services' Debt-to-Equity compare to RVLV and JMIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #85 out of 1009 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Liquidity Services in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Liquidity Services' value of 0.06 is 89.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Liquidity Services' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.56, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liquidity Services's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 89.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidity Services's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liquidity Services (LQDT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.52, compared to a current price of $39.17 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 89.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liquidity Services (LQDT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Jun. 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 (LQDT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liquidity Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.17 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.52.
GuruFocus considers Liquidity Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LQDT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $27.52 vs. price of $39.17 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#85 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LQDT 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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