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Live VenturesLIVE -1.46%60 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIVE with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,052 Retail - Cyclical companies, Live Ventures ranks worse than 69.96% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Live Ventures's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 20.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Live Ventures was 107.30% per year. The lowest was -72.90% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.
Live Ventures (NAS:LIVE) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Live Ventures 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
LIVE vs TTSH, HD, LOW: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Live Ventures's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Live Ventures 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -0.80% mean?
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -0.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Live Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #736 out of 1052 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Live Ventures' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Live Ventures' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #736 out of 1052 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Live Ventures has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Ventures' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #736 out of 1052 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Live Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.50, based on 1,052 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Ventures (LIVE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.87, compared to a current price of $8.20 — trading 48.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.80%. Live Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -0.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Live Ventures (LIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.20 is trading 48.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.87.
GuruFocus considers Live Ventures to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIVE:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -0.80%
GF Value™: $15.87 vs. price of $8.20 (48.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Live Ventures Inc is a holding company of diversified businesses. It acquires and operates companies with a history of earnings power across five segments: Retail-Entertainment, Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, and Corporate & Other. Retail-Entertainment offers new and pre-owned movies, video games, music, books, comics and collectibles through an integrated buy-sell-trade model. Retail-Flooring is a retailer and installer of flooring, carpeting, and countertops, serving consumers, builders, and contractors. Flooring Manufacturing produces and distributes carpet and hard-surface flooring. Steel Manufacturing engages in steel production and fabrication, generating the majority of revenue. Corporate & Other covers corporate costs and legacy products and services.
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