Liquidity Services (STU:L1S) FCF Margin %: 22.70% (As of Mar. 2026) — 82% Above Median

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STU:L1S Liquidity Services Inc STU:L1S
66 GF Score
Price €33.60
GF Value €22.89
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What is Liquidity Services FCF Margin %?

Liquidity Services STU:L1S +1.82% 66 FCF Margin % is 22.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 12.46. 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 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Liquidity Services ranks better than 87.96% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Liquidity Services's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.7 Mil. Liquidity Services's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €104.4 Mil. Therefore, Liquidity Services's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.70%.

As of today, Liquidity Services's current FCF Yield % is 6.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Liquidity Services's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:L1S' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.66   Med: 12.46   Max: 23.3
Current: 16.2


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Liquidity Services was 23.30%. The lowest was -14.66%. And the median was 12.46%.

STU:L1S's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
87.96% of 1130 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.115 vs STU:L1S: 16.20


Liquidity Services FCF Margin % Related Terms


Liquidity Services FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liquidity Services's FCF Margin % 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.

Liquidity Services FCF Margin % Chart

Liquidity Services Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
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Liquidity Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:L1S vs TDUP, JMIA, RVLV: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Liquidity Services's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Liquidity Services's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Liquidity Services's FCF Margin % falls into.


STU:L1S
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Liquidity Services FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Liquidity Services's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=50.232/406.122
=12.37 %

Liquidity Services's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=23.703/104.433
=22.70 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 22.70% mean?
Liquidity Services (STU:L1S) has a FCF Margin % of 22.70% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 12.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #136 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Liquidity Services' FCF Margin % too high?
Liquidity Services' current FCF Margin % of 22.70% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 12.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.12. Liquidity Services' value of 22.70% is 628.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #136 out of 1130 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' FCF Margin % compare to TDUP and JMIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #136 out of 1130 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Liquidity Services in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.12. Liquidity Services' value of 22.70% is 628.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.46 vs. the industry median of 3.12, 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.12, based on 1,130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liquidity Services's current FCF Margin % of 22.70% is 628.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidity Services's current FCF Margin % is 22.70%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 12.46. 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 FCF Margin % of 22.70%. 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 FCF Margin % is 22.70%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 12.46 and 628.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.12. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liquidity Services (STU:L1S), the current FCF Margin % is 22.70% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: 22.70% (82% above median its 10-year median of 12.46)
  • GF Value™: €22.89 vs. price of €33.60 (46.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 628.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#136 of 1130)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LQDT:USA
Address 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 460, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
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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