Liquidity Services (FRA:L1S) PEG Ratio: 0.48 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 65% Below Median

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FRA:L1S Liquidity Services Inc FRA:L1S
66 GF Score
Price €32.40
GF Value €22.07
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What is Liquidity Services PEG Ratio?

Liquidity Services FRA:L1S +0.62% 66 PEG Ratio is 0.48 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:L1S with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.07. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Retail - Cyclical companies, Liquidity Services ranks better than 76.87% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Liquidity Services's PE Ratio without NRI is 26.00. Liquidity Services's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 54.00%. Therefore, Liquidity Services's PEG Ratio for today is 0.48.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Liquidity Services's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:L1S' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.38   Max: 2.27
Current: 0.5


During the past 13 years, Liquidity Services's highest PEG Ratio was 2.27. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.38.


FRA:L1S's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
76.87% of 415 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs FRA:L1S: 0.50

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Liquidity Services  (FRA:L1S) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


Liquidity Services PEG Ratio Related Terms


Liquidity Services PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liquidity Services's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio Chart

Liquidity Services Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.70

Liquidity Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.70 1.31 1.75

FRA:L1S vs TDUP, JMIA, RVLV: PEG Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Liquidity Services's PEG Ratio falls into.


FRA:L1S
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Liquidity Services PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Liquidity Services's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=26.003210272873/54.00
=0.48

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 0.48 mean?
Liquidity Services (FRA:L1S) has a PEG Ratio of 0.48 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Liquidity Services' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #96 out of 415 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Liquidity Services' PEG Ratio too high?
Liquidity Services' current PEG Ratio of 0.48 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PEG Ratio is 1.34. Liquidity Services' value of 0.48 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #96 out of 415 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' PEG Ratio compare to TDUP and JMIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #96 out of 415 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Liquidity Services in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.34. Liquidity Services' value of 0.48 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Liquidity Services' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 1.34, 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 PEG Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.34, based on 415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liquidity Services's current PEG Ratio of 0.48 is 64.2% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidity Services's current PEG Ratio is 0.48, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 1.38. 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?
Liquidity Services (FRA:L1S) has a current PEG Ratio of 0.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.07, compared to a current price of €32.40 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.48, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 64.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.34. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liquidity Services (FRA:L1S), the current PEG Ratio is 0.48 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 (FRA:L1S) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liquidity Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €32.40 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.07.

Key valuation signals for FRA:L1S:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.48 (65% below median its 10-year median of 1.38)
  • GF Value™: €22.07 vs. price of €32.40 (46.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#96 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L1S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Liquidity Services Business Description

Other Exchanges LQDT:USAL1S:Germany
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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