LVO (LiveOne) Debt-to-Equity: -0.73 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LVO LiveOne Inc LVO
59 GF Score
Price $4.15
GF Value $5.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LiveOne Debt-to-Equity?

LiveOne LVO -4.71% 59 Debt-to-Equity is -0.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LVO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Interactive Media companies, LiveOne ranks worse than 243902.2% on this metric.

LiveOne's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.00 Mil. LiveOne's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.97 Mil. LiveOne's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20.55 Mil. LiveOne's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.73.

A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.

The historical rank and industry rank for LiveOne's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

LVO' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.17   Med: -0.85   Max: 3.1
Current: -0.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of LiveOne was 3.10. The lowest was -12.17. And the median was -0.85.

LVO's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 0.125 vs LVO: -0.73

LiveOne  (NAS:LVO) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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LiveOne Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


LiveOne Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LiveOne's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

LiveOne Debt-to-Equity Chart

LiveOne Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.51 -12.17 -0.98 -0.22 -0.73

LiveOne Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.22 -0.77 -0.97 -0.81 -0.73

LVO vs IZEA, UPXI, TEAD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, LiveOne's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.


LiveOne Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, LiveOne's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LiveOne's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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LiveOne Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

LiveOne's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LiveOne's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of -0.73 mean?
LiveOne (LVO) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.73 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LiveOne and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LiveOne ranks #999999 out of 410 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is LiveOne's Debt-to-Equity too high?
LiveOne's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.73. Based on the distribution chart, LiveOne ranks #999999 out of 410 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LiveOne has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LiveOne's Debt-to-Equity compare to IZEA and UPXI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, LiveOne ranks #999999 out of 410 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places LiveOne in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.13, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LiveOne and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LiveOne's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LiveOne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiveOne (LVO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.81, compared to a current price of $4.15 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.73. LiveOne's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LiveOne (LVO), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.73 as of Mar. 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 LiveOne (LVO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiveOne stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.15 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.81. GuruFocus considers LiveOne to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LVO:

  • Debt-to-Equity: -0.73
  • GF Value™: $5.81 vs. price of $4.15 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LiveOne Business Description

Address 269 South Beverly Drive, Suite 1450, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, 90212
LiveOne Inc, formerly LiveXLive Media Inc is a premium internet network devoted to live music and music-related video content. The company has been building an online destination for music fans to enjoy live performances from music venues and music festivals around the world, such as Rock in Rio, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, and Hangout Music Festival, as well as original content, artist exclusives, and industry interviews. The Company operates mainly through three segments, PodcastOne, Slacker, and Media Group, with a majority of its revenue derived from the Slacker segment.
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