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Liquidity ServicesLQDT +0.36%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.91 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 12.38. GuruFocus rates LQDT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Retail - Cyclical companies, Liquidity Services ranks worse than 81.51% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Liquidity Services's enterprise value is $1,088.4 Mil.
Liquidity Services's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $54.7 Mil. Therefore, Liquidity Services's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liquidity Services's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LQDT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.37 Med: 12.38 Max: 201.7
Current: 19.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Liquidity Services was 201.70. The lowest was -32.37. And the median was 12.38.
LQDT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 81.51% of 952
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.78
vs LQDT: 19.91
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Liquidity Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Liquidity Services's share price for today is $41.68.
Liquidity Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.020.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Liquidity Services's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Liquidity Services's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Liquidity Services's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liquidity Services's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Liquidity Services's current Enterprise Value is $1,088.4 Mil.
Liquidity Services's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $54.7 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 19.91 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Liquidity Services. This is 61% above median its historical median of 12.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #776 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Liquidity Services' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Liquidity Services' current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.91 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 12.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. Liquidity Services' value of 19.91 is 126.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #776 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to RVLV and JMIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #776 out of 952 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Liquidity Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. Liquidity Services' value of 19.91 is 126.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.38 vs. the industry median of 8.78, Liquidity Services has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.78, based on 952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liquidity Services's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.91 is 126.8% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Liquidity Services. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidity Services's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.91, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 12.38. 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 $27.57, compared to a current price of $41.68 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.91, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 12.38 and 126.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.78. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liquidity Services (LQDT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.91 as of Aug. 31, 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 $41.68 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.57.
GuruFocus considers Liquidity Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LQDT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 19.91 (61% above median its 10-year median of 12.38)
GF Value™: $27.57 vs. price of $41.68 (51.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 126.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#776 of 952)
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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