Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 165,379 | 161,533 | 155,809 | 151,074 | 154,953 | 154,536 | 144,669 | 132,989 | 137,079 | 135,015 | 116,561 | 106,938 | 115,063 | 111,815 | 110,238 | 108,112 | 112,437 | 116,175 | 121,113 | 124,465 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $165,379K
= 0.00
Liquidity Services Inc has consistently reported a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 across all quarters in the provided data table. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt to finance its operations relative to its equity during the analyzed period. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 typically suggests that the company's operations are predominantly funded by equity, which could indicate a conservative financial strategy with a lower risk of default. However, it may also imply missed opportunities for leveraging debt for potential growth or tax advantages. Further analysis would be needed to assess the reasons behind this consistent debt-free position and its implications for Liquidity Services Inc's financial health and growth strategies.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023