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Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)

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08/14/2025: LIVE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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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

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$138 Target price
52w Low $6.25
Current$19.41
52w High $25.88

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.95%
Avg. Invested days 23
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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

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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.

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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.

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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
Full time employees 1429

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.