Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT)
Operating profit margin
| Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 26,105 | 47,405 | 27,168 | -3,897 | -19,508 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 317,498 | 280,423 | 258,046 | 207,151 | 227,988 |
| Operating profit margin | 8.22% | 16.90% | 10.53% | -1.88% | -8.56% |
September 30, 2023 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $26,105K ÷ $317,498K
= 8.22%
The operating profit margin of Liquidity Services Inc has shown fluctuating trends over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin improved to 8.30% from 8.18% in 2022. However, this is lower than the 11.12% reported in 2021. In 2020, the company experienced a negative operating profit margin of -1.89%, indicating a loss in its operating activities. Similarly, in 2019, the operating profit margin was -8.57%, reflecting a significant loss. This suggests that the company faced challenges in achieving profitability in these two years. Overall, the company's operating profit margin has been inconsistent, indicating varying levels of efficiency in generating profits from its core operations.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2023