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LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC LQMT
LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC (LQMT) earns a Piotroski F-score of 2/9 (weak financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It does not currently pay a dividend. FY2025 revenue was $784,000 at a -298.6% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Beneish M-score: -2.61 — low (below −2.22 — no manipulation red flag) . A statistical screen for earnings manipulation, not proof — and it doesn't apply to most banks/insurers.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 2036 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 2/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.412 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -9.638 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.129 |
| Equity / liabilities | 13.356 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LQMT | LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC | 2/9 | -15.56 | — | — |
| LOOP | Loop Industries, Inc. | 1/9 | — | — | -95.3% |
| BLGO | BIOLARGO, INC. | — | — | — | -56.3% |
| GURE | GULF RESOURCES, INC. | 3/9 | — | — | — |
| ACNT | ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO. | 6/9 | 8.71 | 144.9 | -7.2% |
| BCPC | BALCHEM CORP | 8/9 | 6.82 | 35.5 | +8.8% |
| NGVT | Ingevity Corp | 6/9 | 2.97 | — | -2.7% |
About LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc., a materials technology company, designs, develops, and sells custom products and parts from bulk amorphous alloys to various industries in the United States and internationally. It offers bulk amorphous alloy custom products and parts for applications, which include non-consumer electronic devices, medical products, automotive components, and sports and leisure goods. The company also provides tooling and prototype parts, such as demonstration parts and test samples for customers with products in development, as well as engages in product licensing activities. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Lake Forest, California.
FAQ
Is LQMT financially healthy?
LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC's Piotroski F-score is 2/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does LQMT pay a dividend?
No, LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC does not currently pay a dividend.
How profitable is LQMT?
In FY2025, LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC had a net margin of -298.6% and a return on equity of -8.6%.
Is LQMT a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC: a Piotroski F-score of 2/9, an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.