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Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: LIVE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $138
1 Year Target Price $138
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 5.95% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 53.47M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 138 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 138 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.83 | 52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 25.88 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 25.88 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.03 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.4% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.96% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.69% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6.89% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 3.81 | Enterprise Value 280433172 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12 |
Enterprise Value 280433172 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.62 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.63 | Shares Outstanding 3076800 | Shares Floating 817937 |
Shares Outstanding 3076800 | Shares Floating 817937 | ||
Percent Insiders 72.22 | Percent Institutions 7.68 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 138 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Live Ventures Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Live Ventures Inc. was founded in 1968 as Country Star Restaurant and acquired by Jon Isaac in 2011 and restructured as a diversified holding company.
Core Business Areas
- Flooring Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of flooring products for residential and commercial use.
- Retail: Specialty retail operations through chain stores, offering a range of home goods and other merchandise. The stores include chain stores, offering a range of home goods, outdoor, equipment, and recreation products
- Steel Manufacturing: Manufacturing and distribution of steel products, mainly used for construction and other purposes.
- Apparel: Design and manufacture of men's apparel, especially under the brand name, Authentic American Clothing
Leadership and Structure
Jon Isaac is the CEO. The company operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managed separately.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Flooring: Includes hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring, competing with Mohawk Industries and Shaw Industries. Market share data specific to Live Ventures is not publicly available, but the flooring market is highly competitive.
- Retail Products: Retail involves variety of products related to home, outdoor, equipment, and recreation. Competitors include stores like Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Walmart, and Target. Market share is not specifically detailed but significant revenues are earned here.
- Steel Products: Steel beams, pipes, and other products for construction. Competitors include US Steel and Nucor. Again, precise market share data is not easily available.
- Apparel: Men's apparel under the Authentic American Clothing brand. Competitors are a wide range of apparel retailers. Market share is not available but this is another source of revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries in which Live Ventures operates (flooring, steel, retail, and apparel) are all subject to cyclical demand and economic conditions. Competition is high, and success depends on efficiency and innovation.
Positioning
Live Ventures is positioned as a diversified holding company aiming to acquire and improve businesses in various sectors. The company focuses on operational improvements and strategic acquisitions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM in flooring, retail, steel, and apparel are collectively worth trillions of dollars. Live Ventures' TAM would be small compared to these total values and is an evolving percentage due to the acquisitions that they perform.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified revenue streams
- Experienced management team
- Strong acquisition strategy
- Operational improvement focus
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Reliance on acquisitions for growth
- Cyclical industry exposure
- Limited brand recognition compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions in fragmented industries
- Expansion into new markets
- Increased operational efficiencies
- Growing demand in the flooring and steel sectors
Threats
- Economic downturns impacting demand
- Increased competition
- Rising raw material costs
- Integration challenges from acquisitions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MHK
- SHW
- NUE
- GPS
Competitive Landscape
Live Ventures competes on operational efficiency and acquisition strategy, while larger competitors have greater brand recognition and resources.
Major Acquisitions
Precision Industries, Inc.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 55
- Strategic Rationale: To expand in steel manufacturing and distribution.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven largely by acquisitions, resulting in fluctuating revenue streams.
Future Projections: Future growth relies on the companyu2019s ability to successfully integrate and improve acquired businesses.
Recent Initiatives: Recent acquisitions and operational improvements in existing portfolio companies.
Summary
Live Ventures is a diversified holding company focused on acquiring and improving businesses. Its success depends on its ability to execute strategic acquisitions and improve operational efficiencies. High debt and cyclical industry exposure pose risks. Investors should carefully analyze their financial standing and track its integration of acquisitions.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Yahoo Finance
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated based on publicly available information and may not be exact. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Live Ventures Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Las Vegas, NV, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2001-01-02 | Chairman, President, CEO Mr. Jon Isaac | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Home Improvement Retail | Full time employees 1429 | Website https://www.liveventures.com |
Full time employees 1429 | Website https://www.liveventures.com | ||
Live Ventures Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the flooring and steel manufacturing, and retail businesses in the United States. The company operates in five segments: Retail-Entertainment, Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, and Corporate and Other. The Retail-Entertainment segment provides a selection of entertainment products, including new and pre-owned movies, video games, and music products, as well as ancillary products, such as books, comics, toys. and collectibles. This segment also offers services to customers, such as rentals, special orders, disc, video game hardware repair, and other services. The Retail-Flooring segment retails and installs flooring, carpeting, and countertops to consumers, builders, and contractors. The Steel Manufacturing segment manufactures pre-finished de-carb free tool and die steel comprising deluxe alloy plate, deluxe tool steel plate, precision ground flat stock, and drill rod; industrial knives and hardened wear products for the tissue, metals, and wood industries, as well as for in-house grinding, machining, and heat-treating; manufactures and supplies engineered parts and components to various industries, such as appliance, automotive, hardware, electrical, electronic, medical products, and devices; and offers specialized fabricated metal products, including cable racks, auxiliary framing, hardware, insulation products, and network bays. It serves steel distributors and steel service centers. The Flooring Manufacturing segment manufactures and distributes carpets and rugs, yarn, and hard-surface flooring products focusing on the residential, niche commercial, and hospitality end-markets. This segment serves flooring dealers, home centers, other flooring manufacturers, and directly to commercial end-users. The Corporate and Other segment provides product and service for new customers. Live Ventures Incorporated was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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