LiqTech International (LIQT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) is a global provider of advanced filtration and purification solutions centered on ceramic silicon carbide membrane technology. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company designs, manufactures and markets modular filtration systems that remove particulates, oil, hydrocarbons and other contaminants from water and gas streams. LiqTech’s core product line includes ceramic membrane cartridges, skidded filtration units and turnkey water treatment systems tailored for demanding industrial environments.

The company’s membrane technology is noted for its high chemical and thermal resistance, enabling applications in oil and gas production, power generation, petrochemicals, and municipal water treatment. LiqTech systems are commonly used for produced water remediation, desalination pretreatment, industrial wastewater recycling and biogas upgrading. By combining silicon carbide membranes with automated cleaning protocols, the company delivers robust, low-maintenance filtration solutions that help customers meet stringent regulatory standards and reduce operational costs.

LiqTech serves a diversified customer base across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In addition to its Houston headquarters, the company maintains manufacturing and research facilities in Denmark, ensuring tight control over membrane fabrication and product quality. Strategic partnerships with engineering firms, EPC contractors and research institutions bolster LiqTech’s ability to tailor solutions for large-scale projects and rapidly evolving filtration challenges around the world.

Founded in 2001 by Carl-Christian Mergenthaler, who continues to serve as chief executive officer, LiqTech has built a management team with deep expertise in materials science, fluid handling and environmental engineering. Under this leadership, the company has expanded its patent portfolio, enhanced production capacity and pursued technologies aimed at sustainable water and gas treatment. LiqTech’s ongoing commitment to innovation positions it as a specialist in high-performance filtration for critical industrial applications.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.85 to $1.96
• 50-Day Range: $1.42 to $1.89
• 52-Week Range: $1.34 to $3.20
• Volume: 8,815 shs
• Average Volume: 15,050 shs
• Market Capitalization: $17.78 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $4.80
• Consensus Rating: Buy

LiqTech International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

LiqTech International scored higher than 54% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 110th out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

LiqTech International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

LiqTech International has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for LiqTech International are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.64) to ($1.00) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of LiqTech International is -1.24, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of LiqTech International is -1.24, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

LiqTech International has a P/B Ratio of 1.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.30% of the float of LiqTech International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

LiqTech International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in LiqTech International has recently decreased by 8.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

LiqTech International does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

LiqTech International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.30% of the float of LiqTech International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

LiqTech International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in LiqTech International has recently decreased by 8.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

LiqTech International has a news sentiment score of 0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for LiqTech International this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, LiqTech International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

12.80% of the stock of LiqTech International is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 35.06% of the stock of LiqTech International is held by institutions.

LIQT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LIQT shares performed this year?

LiqTech International's stock was trading at $1.8429 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, LIQT stock has increased by 0.4% and is now trading at $1.85.

How were LiqTech International's earnings last quarter?

LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIQT) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 14th. The company reported ($0.25) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.18) by $0.07. The firm earned $4.62 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.50 million. LiqTech International had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 74.41% and a negative net margin of 68.79%.
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When did LiqTech International's stock split?

LiqTech International shares reverse split on Friday, May 26th 2023.The 1-8 reverse split was announced on Friday, May 26th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, May 26th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 13 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of LiqTech International?

Shares of LIQT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of LiqTech International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that LiqTech International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Adobe (ADBE), Meta Platforms (META), CymaBay Therapeutics (CBAY), Builders FirstSource (BLDR) and GE Aerospace (GE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/14/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: POLLUTION CNTRL
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LIQT
• CIK: 1307579
• Web: www.liqtech.com
• Phone: (454) 498-6000
• Fax: 45-4498-6061
• Employees: 120
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for LiqTech International: $4.80
• High Price Target: $6.00
• Low Price Target: $3.60
• Potential Upside/Downside: +157.2%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.49)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$10.35 million
• Net Margins: -68.79%
• Pretax Margin: -68.99%
• Return on Equity: -74.41%
• Return on Assets: -33.72%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.53
• Current Ratio: 3.80
• Quick Ratio: 2.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $14.60 million
• Price / Sales: 1.23
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.76 per share
• Price / Book: 1.06

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,610,000
• Free Float: 8,383,000
• Market Cap: $17.93 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.91