Live Ventures's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.23.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.04.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Live Ventures was 254.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -28.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -23.30% 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 EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Ventures's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
LIVE'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.4 Med: 34.6 Max: 261.8
Current: -28.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Live Ventures was 261.80% per year. The lowest was -70.40% per year. And the median was 34.60% per year.
LIVE's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 88.05% of 887
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.2
vs LIVE: -28.20
Live Ventures's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.7 Mil.
Live Ventures (NAS:LIVE) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Live Ventures EBIT per Share Related Terms
Live Ventures EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.04
* 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.
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a EBIT per Share of $4.04 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #781 out of 887 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Live Ventures' EBIT per Share too high?
Live Ventures' current EBIT per Share is $4.04. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. Live Ventures' value of $4.04 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #781 out of 887 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EBIT per Share compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #781 out of 887 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Live Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. Live Ventures' value of $4.04 is 34.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.20, based on 887 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Live Ventures's current EBIT per Share of $4.04 is 34.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current EBIT per Share is $4.04. 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 $16.35, compared to a current price of $9.94 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $4.04 and 34.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.20. Live Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current EBIT per Share is $4.04 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 Live Ventures (LIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.94 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.35.
GuruFocus considers Live Ventures to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIVE:
EBIT per Share: $4.04
GF Value™: $16.35 vs. price of $9.94 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#781 of 887)
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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