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Live VenturesLIVE +2.75%60 EV-to-EBIT is 14.86 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 8.83. GuruFocus rates LIVE with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 871 Retail - Cyclical companies, Live Ventures ranks worse than 56.37% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Live Ventures's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $254.2 Mil.
Live Ventures's EBIT 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 $17.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Live Ventures EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Live Ventures's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Live Ventures's current Enterprise Value is $251.9 Mil.
Live Ventures's EBIT 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 $17.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 14.86 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 8.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #491 out of 871 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Live Ventures' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Live Ventures' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.86 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 8.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. Live Ventures' value of 14.86 is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #491 out of 871 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #491 out of 871 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Live Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. Live Ventures' value of 14.86 is 9.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.83 vs. the industry median of 13.57, Live Ventures has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.57, based on 871 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Live Ventures's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.86 is 9.5% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.86, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 8.83. 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 $16.36, compared to a current price of $11.20 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.86, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 8.83 and 9.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.57. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.86 as of Jul. 17, 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 $11.20 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.36.
GuruFocus considers Live Ventures to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIVE:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.86 (68% above median its 10-year median of 8.83)
GF Value™: $16.36 vs. price of $11.20 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#491 of 871)
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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