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Liquidity ServicesSTU:L1S +1.82%66 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 11.46. 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 1,065 Retail - Cyclical companies, Liquidity Services ranks better than 82.82% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Liquidity Services's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.0 Mil. Liquidity Services's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €89.1 Mil. Therefore, Liquidity Services's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liquidity Services's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:L1S'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.62 Med: 11.46 Max: 85.69
Current: 32.54
During the past 13 years, Liquidity Services's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 85.69%. The lowest was -45.62%. And the median was 11.46%.
STU:L1S's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 82.82% of 1065
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.33
vs STU:L1S: 32.54
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Liquidity Services Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Liquidity Services Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liquidity Services's Return-on-Tangible-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.
STU:L1S vs TDUP, JMIA, RVLV: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Liquidity Services's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Liquidity Services's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liquidity Services's Return-on-Tangible-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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.21% mean?
Liquidity Services (STU:L1S) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.21% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 11.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #183 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Liquidity Services' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Liquidity Services' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.21% is 155% above median its 10-year median of 11.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.33. Liquidity Services' value of 29.21% is 250.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #183 out of 1065 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' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TDUP and JMIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Liquidity Services ranks #183 out of 1065 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Liquidity Services in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.33. Liquidity Services' value of 29.21% is 250.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.46 vs. the industry median of 8.33, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.33, based on 1,065 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liquidity Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.21% is 250.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidity Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.21%, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 11.46. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.21%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.21%, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 11.46 and 250.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.33. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liquidity Services (STU:L1S), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.21% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 29.21% (155% above median its 10-year median of 11.46)
GF Value™: €22.89 vs. price of €33.60 (46.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 250.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#183 of 1065)
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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