LivePerson, Inc. (LPSN) Financial Ratios
27 years of historical data (1999–2025) · Technology · Software - Application
EV/EBITDA
N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low10.9·High68.6
P/FCF
N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low21.9·High166.5
P/B Ratio
↓
N/A
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5yr avg: 8.13
30Y Low0.6·High138.3
ROE
↓
N/A
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5yr avg: -107.7%
30Y Low-173%·High17%
Debt/EBITDA
N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
LPSN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
LivePerson, Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $24M | $33M | $135M | $298M | $756M | $2.5B | $4.1B | $2.3B | $1.1B | $648M | $423M |
| Enterprise Value | $321M | $330M | $479M | $677M | $1.1B | $2.5B | $4.0B | $2.3B | $1.1B | $591M | $368M |
| P/E Ratio → | -0.16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.43 | 0.74 | 1.47 | 5.29 | 11.18 | 7.94 | 4.47 | 2.96 | 1.90 |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | 6.19 | 11.10 | 7.12 | 16.81 | 15.59 | 6.54 | 4.63 | 3.06 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34.65 |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | — | 765.73 | 122.01 | — | 233.64 | 62.99 | 17.23 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
LPSN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.35 | 1.53 | 1.68 | 2.15 | 5.43 | 10.90 | 8.02 | 4.20 | 2.70 | 1.65 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 326.63 | 41.19 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30.16 |
LPSN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
LivePerson, Inc. earns an operating margin of -9.6%. Operating margins have expanded from -20.7% to -9.6% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 71.5% | 71.5% | 61.7% | 57.5% | 59.0% | 62.5% | 67.1% | 69.7% | 71.8% | 70.2% | 68.2% |
| Operating Margin | -9.6% | -9.6% | -19.9% | -20.7% | -38.3% | -19.1% | -16.4% | -29.1% | -7.5% | -7.0% | -4.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | -27.6% | -27.6% | -43.0% | -25.0% | -43.9% | -26.6% | -29.3% | -32.9% | -10.0% | -8.3% | -11.6% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | -172.8% | -108.1% | -42.1% | -54.8% | -60.2% | -16.1% | -13.1% | -17.0% |
| ROA | -12.7% | -12.7% | -18.6% | -10.4% | -19.8% | -11.4% | -14.2% | -23.9% | -9.6% | -8.0% | -11.6% |
| ROIC | -6.6% | -6.6% | -13.3% | -14.8% | -35.6% | -24.4% | -28.9% | -46.4% | -15.0% | -13.8% | -7.5% |
| ROCE | -5.8% | -5.8% | -12.0% | -11.9% | -21.9% | -10.2% | -10.5% | -32.8% | -11.6% | -10.6% | -6.2% |
LPSN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Net debt stands at $297M ($392M total debt minus $95M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | 12.30 | 10.91 | 1.67 | 2.26 | 1.34 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | 7.87 | 5.16 | 0.18 | -0.42 | 0.15 | -0.39 | -0.41 | -0.40 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -31.84 | -6.13 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -4.49 |
| Interest Coverage | -1.18 | -1.18 | -8.08 | -17.06 | -39.71 | -2.40 | -6.19 | -8.32 | — | — | — |
LPSN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.12x means LivePerson, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.20x to 1.12x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.65 | 1.20 | 2.12 | 2.85 | 3.59 | 1.63 | 1.19 | 1.15 | 1.23 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.65 | 1.20 | 2.12 | 2.85 | 3.59 | 1.63 | 1.19 | 1.15 | 1.23 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.78 | 0.78 | 1.31 | 0.80 | 1.56 | 2.34 | 3.14 | 1.04 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.74 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.57 | 0.86 | 0.94 | 1.01 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 45.36 | 36.43 | 74.28 | 61.36 | 72.91 | 80.07 | 109.67 | 67.24 | 63.25 | 52.14 |
LPSN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
LivePerson, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $9M | $6M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4M | $4M |
Peer Comparison
Compare LPSN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LPSNYou | $24M | -0.2 | — | — | 71.5% | -9.6% | — | -6.6% | — |
 NICE | $5B | 8.8 | 5.8 | 7.3 | 66.4% | 21.9% | 16.4% | 13.2% | 0.2 |
 SPOK | $218M | 14.0 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 78.8% | 14.1% | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.3 |
 KORE | $181M | -2.9 | 3.6 | 21.0 | 55.2% | -4.4% | — | -1323.0% | 0.1 |
 MANH | $8B | 36.7 | 26.4 | 21.0 | 55.7% | 26.1% | 71.7% | 236.8% | 0.4 |
 ZM | $25B | 14.0 | 19.2 | 13.2 | 77.0% | 23.1% | 20.3% | 10.4% | 0.0 |
 FIVN | $1B | 42.2 | 15.3 | 7.4 | 54.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 6.2 |
 CXM | $1B | 56.8 | 14.4 | 7.9 | 67.4% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 8.9% | 0.6 |
 TTEC | $104M | -0.5 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 21.8% | 4.5% | -101.0% | 6.3% | 5.4 |
 CRM | $124B | 19.5 | 10.7 | 8.6 | 77.7% | 21.5% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 1.4 |
 MSFT | $2.8T | 27.8 | 17.8 | 39.4 | 68.8% | 45.6% | 33.3% | 24.9% | 0.7 |
| Technology Median | — | 29.0 | 16.7 | 19.2 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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LPSN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LPSN stock.
What is LivePerson, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
LivePerson, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -0.2x. The historical average is 75.1x.
Is LPSN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, LivePerson, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -0.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are LivePerson, Inc.'s profit margins?
LivePerson, Inc. has 71.5% gross margin and -9.6% operating margin.