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Liquidity ServicesSTU:L1S +1.82%66 FCF Yield % is 6.39 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 5.98. 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 1,133 Retail - Cyclical companies, Liquidity Services ranks better than 57.9% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Liquidity Services FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liquidity Services's FCF Yield % 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: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Liquidity Services's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Liquidity Services's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liquidity Services's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 6.39 as of Aug. 03, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #477 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Liquidity Services' FCF Yield % too high?
Liquidity Services' current FCF Yield % of 6.39 is near median its 10-year median of 5.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Yield % is 4.32. Liquidity Services' value of 6.39 is 47.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #477 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Yield % compare to TDUP and JMIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #477 out of 1133 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Liquidity Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.32. Liquidity Services' value of 6.39 is 47.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.98 vs. the industry median of 4.32, 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 Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.32, based on 1,133 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liquidity Services's current FCF Yield % of 6.39 is 47.9% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidity Services's current FCF Yield % is 6.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.98. 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 Yield % of 6.39. 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 Yield % is 6.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.98 and 47.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.32. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liquidity Services (STU:L1S), the current FCF Yield % is 6.39 as of Aug. 03, 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 Yield %: 6.39 (near median its 10-year median of 5.98)
GF Value™: €22.89 vs. price of €33.60 (46.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#477 of 1133)
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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