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LIVE VENTURES INC (LIVE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LIVE - Nasdaq - US5381423087 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

10.98  +0.4 (+3.78%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LIVE. LIVE was compared to 64 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. LIVE may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. LIVE scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LIVE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LIVE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years LIVE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years LIVE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LIVE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLIVE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LIVE (-1.62%) is worse than 64.06% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -7.16%, LIVE is not doing good in the industry: 70.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LIVE's Return On Invested Capital of 1.34% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LIVE is outperformed by 67.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LIVE is significantly below the industry average of 10.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.62%
ROE -7.16%
ROIC 1.34%
ROA(3y)0.76%
ROA(5y)4.51%
ROE(3y)-3.8%
ROE(5y)10.95%
ROIC(3y)5.32%
ROIC(5y)9.35%
LIVE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLIVE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

LIVE's Operating Margin of 1.00% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LIVE is outperformed by 67.19% of its industry peers.
LIVE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LIVE's Gross Margin of 31.54% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LIVE outperforms 64.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LIVE has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.54%
OM growth 3Y-58.56%
OM growth 5Y-10.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.63%
GM growth 5Y-3.54%
LIVE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLIVE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LIVE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LIVE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LIVE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LIVE is higher compared to a year ago.
LIVE Yearly Shares OutstandingLIVE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M
LIVE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLIVE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that LIVE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LIVE has a Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: LIVE underperforms 73.44% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LIVE is 9.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take LIVE, 9.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.78, LIVE is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.36 is on the high side and indicates that LIVE has dependencies on debt financing.
LIVE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.36. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LIVE underperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.36
Debt/FCF 9.78
Altman-Z 1.51
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC7.37%
LIVE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLIVE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

LIVE has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that LIVE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LIVE has a Current ratio of 1.39. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LIVE underperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that LIVE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.42, LIVE is doing worse than 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.42
LIVE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLIVE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LIVE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 248.98%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, LIVE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.53% in the last year.
LIVE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 19.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)248.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%585.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y20.09%
Revenue growth 5Y19.59%
Sales Q2Q%-9.8%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 131.69% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y388.68%
EPS Next 2Y131.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
LIVE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLIVE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
LIVE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLIVE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 -2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.76 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LIVE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LIVE indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIVE is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, LIVE is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.23 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LIVE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LIVE is valued cheaper than 98.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. LIVE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.76
Fwd PE 1.23
LIVE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLIVE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LIVE.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LIVE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.91
EV/EBITDA 9.04
LIVE Per share dataLIVE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LIVE's earnings are expected to grow with 131.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y131.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LIVE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LIVE VENTURES INC

NASDAQ:LIVE (6/18/2025, 8:03:32 PM)

10.98

+0.4 (+3.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06
Inst Owners7.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners8.66%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap33.82M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio0.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.76
Fwd PE 1.23
P/S 0.07
P/FCF 1.91
P/OCF 1.2
P/B 0.38
P/tB 6.52
EV/EBITDA 9.04
EPS(TTM)2.92
EY26.59%
EPS(NY)8.93
Fwd EY81.28%
FCF(TTM)5.75
FCFY52.33%
OCF(TTM)9.13
OCFY83.12%
SpS147.77
BVpS28.87
TBVpS1.68
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.62%
ROE -7.16%
ROCE 1.7%
ROIC 1.34%
ROICexc 1.38%
ROICexgc 2.03%
OM 1%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.54%
FCFM 3.89%
ROA(3y)0.76%
ROA(5y)4.51%
ROE(3y)-3.8%
ROE(5y)10.95%
ROIC(3y)5.32%
ROIC(5y)9.35%
ROICexc(3y)5.42%
ROICexc(5y)9.7%
ROICexgc(3y)7.18%
ROICexgc(5y)13.72%
ROCE(3y)6.74%
ROCE(5y)11.84%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-60.36%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-19.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-60.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.77%
OM growth 3Y-58.56%
OM growth 5Y-10.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.63%
GM growth 5Y-3.54%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.36
Debt/FCF 9.78
Debt/EBITDA 5.47
Cap/Depr 59.34%
Cap/Sales 2.29%
Interest Coverage 0.32
Cash Conversion 127.14%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.42
Altman-Z 1.51
F-Score7
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)98.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)248.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%585.58%
EPS Next Y388.68%
EPS Next 2Y131.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y20.09%
Revenue growth 5Y19.59%
Sales Q2Q%-9.8%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-47.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-50.24%
EBIT growth 5Y6.63%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y10.75%
FCF growth 3Y-14.42%
FCF growth 5Y-7.5%
OCF growth 1Y19.57%
OCF growth 3Y-10.95%
OCF growth 5Y1.59%