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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: LIVE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 59.62M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 138 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 138 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.75 | 52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 25.88 | Updated Date 08/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 25.88 | Updated Date 08/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.35 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-06 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual 1.24 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.42% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.11% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.73% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.01% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 3.81 | Enterprise Value 261918738 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13 |
Enterprise Value 261918738 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.59 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.48 | Shares Outstanding 3071660 | Shares Floating 827535 |
Shares Outstanding 3071660 | Shares Floating 827535 | ||
Percent Insiders 72.34 | Percent Institutions 7.6 |
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Live Ventures Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Live Ventures Inc. was founded in 1968 as Brad Ragan, Inc., focusing on tire retreading and distribution. Over time, it has evolved into a diversified holding company acquiring businesses across various industries.
Core Business Areas
- Flooring Manufacturing: Manufactures and sells a variety of flooring products, including carpets and related accessories.
- Retail - Specialty Tools: Operates specialty retail stores selling tools and related products.
- Steel Manufacturing: Steel manufacturing and distribution
Leadership and Structure
David Verble is the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations and strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Flooring Products (Carpets): Manufactures and sells carpets for residential and commercial use. Market share data varies. Competitors include Mohawk Industries (MHK) and Shaw Industries.
- Specialty Tools (Retail): Sells a range of specialized tools and equipment. Competitors include Harbor Freight Tools and Northern Tool + Equipment.
- Steel Products: Steel Manufacturing and distribution. Competitors include Nucor (NUE) and Steel Dynamics (STLD).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The flooring industry is influenced by housing market trends and consumer spending. The specialty tools retail market is driven by construction and DIY activities. The steel industry is influenced by global trade and infrastructure spending.
Positioning
Live Ventures operates through its acquired subsidiaries. Competitive advantages depend on the individual strength of each subsidiary.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM varies significantly by segment. Precise TAM data requires detailed market research for each industry segment (flooring, specialty retail, steel). Live Ventures Inc's position within each TAM is dependent on the company's acquisitions.
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Strengths
- Diversified business model
- Acquisition strategy provides growth
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Dependence on economic cycles
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions in fragmented industries
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Capitalizing on market trends in flooring and retail
Threats
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
- Increased competition in key segments
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MHK
- LOW
- HD
- NUE
- STLD
Competitive Landscape
Live Ventures competes with larger, more established companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified model and strategic acquisitions, balanced by higher leverage and integration risks.
Major Acquisitions
Acquired Company
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 45
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of the steel segment.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has primarily been driven by acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful integration of acquired businesses and overall economic conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on strategic acquisitions and operational improvements in existing businesses.
Summary
Live Ventures is a diversified holding company primarily focused on growing through acquisitions in various sectors. Its strengths include a diverse portfolio and a proven acquisition strategy. However, it faces challenges due to high debt levels and integration risks, and is exposed to economic cycles. The company's future success hinges on its ability to successfully manage its acquisitions and adapt to market trends.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market share data is estimated and may vary.
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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