What is Liquidity Services's inventory write-downs?

Liquidity Services (LQDT) reported inventory write-downs of $170K in Q1 2026.

What does inventory write-downs mean?

Represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of inventory exceeds its net realizable value due to obsolescence, damage, or market price declines. This metric serves as an indicator of inventory quality and the effectiveness of supply chain management practices. High or increasing write-downs may signal potential issues with inventory turnover or shifting market demand for the company's product categories.

Liquidity Services LQDT Inventory write-downs

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$120.7M+3.7%

Gross profit$55.9M+17.8%

Operating income$9.6M+41.4%

Net income$7.5M+6.7%

EPS (diluted)$0.23+4.5%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$195.3M+41.0%

Total debt$15.3M+0.7%

Total equity$222.1M+13.1%

Total assets$400.4M+11.6%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$29.5M+36.5%

CapEx$2.1M+14.9%

Free cash flow$27.4M+38.5%

Valuation

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Market cap$1.21B+66.7%

Enterprise value$1.03B+70.9%

P/E40.1×+11.3×

P/S2.5×+0.9×

Profitability

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Gross margin46.7%+2.1pp

Operating margin8.4%+1.8pp

Net margin6.3%+0.6pp

FCF margin16.2%+5.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity14.5%+0.4pp

Debt / equity0.1×0.0×

Current ratio1.5×+0.2×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Liquidity Services in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:InventoryWriteDown.

The official record: Liquidity Services’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is Liquidity Services's inventory write-downs?: Liquidity Services (LQDT) reported inventory write-downs of $170K in Q1 2026.
What does inventory write-downs mean?: Represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of inventory exceeds its net realizable value due to obsolescence, damage, or market price declines. This metric serves as an indicator of inventory quality and the effectiveness of supply chain management practices. High or increasing write-downs may signal potential issues with inventory turnover or shifting market demand for the company's product categories.