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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: 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 -0.43% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 35.20M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 138 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 138 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 25.88 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 25.88 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 | ||
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 2025-12-11 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 245976843 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.08 |
Enterprise Value 245976843 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.15 | Shares Outstanding 3071656 | Shares Floating 827535 |
Shares Outstanding 3071656 | Shares Floating 827535 | ||
Percent Insiders 72.34 | Percent Institutions 8.42 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Live Ventures Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Live Ventures Incorporated was founded in 1968 as a specialty retailer. Over time, it transformed into a diversified holding company acquiring businesses in various sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Retail - Specialty Retail: This segment includes the operation of specialty retail stores focusing on durable goods. This is a smaller portion of the overall business after recent divestitures.
- Steel Manufacturing: Live Ventures' largest segment, consisting of precision steel manufacturing for diverse industries.
- Flooring: Engaged in the design, marketing, and distribution of floor covering products.
Leadership and Structure
Jon Isaac, is Chairman and CEO. The company has a board of directors and an executive management team for each subsidiary.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Steel Manufacturing Products: Manufactures and sells steel components and products. While market share is not explicitly known, they compete within the broader steel manufacturing industry. Competitors include Nucor (NUE), Steel Dynamics (STLD), and Commercial Metals Company (CMC).
- Flooring Products: Designs, markets, and distributes a range of flooring products, including hard surfaces and soft surfaces. Market share data unavailable. Key Competitors: Mohawk Industries (MHK) and Shaw Industries (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary).
- Retail - Durable Goods: The Durable Goods segment sells durable household goods. Live Ventures owns appliance and furniture stores. Competitors: Best Buy (BBY), Lowe's (LOW), The Home Depot (HD).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel manufacturing industry is cyclical and influenced by economic conditions, infrastructure spending, and global trade. The flooring industry is impacted by housing market trends and consumer spending. The specialty retail sector is affected by consumer confidence and disposable income.
Positioning
Live Ventures positions itself as a diversified holding company that acquires and operates businesses in various industries, focusing on operational improvements and strategic growth. They target smaller businesses where they can add value through their expertise and resources.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the combined industries (steel manufacturing, flooring, and retail) is several billion dollars annually. Live Ventures' positioning within this TAM is focused on capturing specific niches and driving efficiencies in acquired businesses. TAM data unavailable.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified business model
- Experienced management team
- Acquisition expertise
- Operational improvement capabilities
Weaknesses
- Relatively small size compared to industry giants
- Dependence on economic conditions in specific sectors
- Debt levels from acquisition financing
- Lack of clear synergy between the diverse businesses
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions in fragmented industries
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased demand for steel due to infrastructure projects
- Growth in the housing market benefiting the flooring segment
Threats
- Economic downturn impacting key industries
- Increased competition from larger players
- Fluctuations in raw material prices (steel, lumber, etc.)
- Changes in consumer preferences affecting retail sales
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NUE
- STLD
- CMC
- MHK
- BBY
- LOW
- HD
Competitive Landscape
Live Ventures faces intense competition from larger, more established players in each of its business segments. Its advantage lies in its ability to acquire and improve smaller businesses, but it must overcome the scale and resources of its larger competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Acquired Company A
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 15.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expand steel business, increase market share and customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven primarily by acquisitions. Organic growth within existing businesses has varied.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to come from further acquisitions and operational improvements in existing subsidiaries.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquiring new businesses in various sectors, divestitures, and focusing on operational efficiencies within existing businesses.
Summary
Live Ventures is a diversified holding company that grows through acquisitions and operational improvements. Its strength lies in its experienced management and acquisition strategy, but its diversification and small size are challenges. It should focus on integrating acquisitions and improving profitability to compete effectively.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Company website
- Industry reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and represents a general overview. It should not be considered financial advice.
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.
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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 | 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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