LQDT (Liquidity Services) Tax Provision: $-15.7 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LQDT Liquidity Services Inc LQDT
70 GF Score
Price $41.78
GF Value $31.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Liquidity Services Tax Provision?

Liquidity Services LQDT +2.33% 70 Tax Provision is $-15.7 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LQDT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Liquidity Services's tax provision for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-5.1 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-15.7 Mil.

Liquidity Services Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liquidity Services's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Provision Chart

Liquidity Services Annual Data
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Liquidity Services Quarterly Data
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Liquidity Services Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision 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 $-15.7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-15.7 Mil mean?
Liquidity Services (LQDT) has a Tax Provision of $-15.7 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors.
Is Liquidity Services' Tax Provision too high?
Liquidity Services' current Tax Provision is $-15.7 Mil. Overall, Liquidity Services has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liquidity Services' Tax Provision compare to TDUP and JMIA?
Liquidity Services' Tax Provision of $-15.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Tax Provision should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Liquidity Services and its competitors. Liquidity Services's current Tax Provision is $-15.7 Mil. 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 $31.16, compared to a current price of $41.78 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-15.7 Mil. Liquidity Services' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liquidity Services (LQDT), the current Tax Provision is $-15.7 Mil as of Jun. 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 $41.78 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.16. GuruFocus considers Liquidity Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LQDT:

  • Tax Provision: $-15.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $31.16 vs. price of $41.78 (34.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges L1S: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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