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Live VenturesLIVE +2.75%60 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.52 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 6.31. 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 946 Retail - Cyclical companies, Live Ventures ranks better than 65.64% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Live Ventures's enterprise value is $251.9 Mil.
Live Ventures's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.7 Mil. Therefore, Live Ventures's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Ventures's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LIVE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87 Med: 6.31 Max: 31.58
Current: 6.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Live Ventures was 31.58. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 6.31.
LIVE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.64% of 946
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.915
vs LIVE: 6.52
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Live Ventures (NAS:LIVE) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Live Ventures's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Live Ventures's share price for today is $11.2002.
Live Ventures's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.380.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Live Ventures's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Live Ventures's current Enterprise Value is $251.9 Mil.
Live Ventures's EBITDA 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 $38.7 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-EBITDA of 6.52 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Live Ventures. This is near median its historical median of 6.31. Over the past decade, Live Ventures' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.87 to 31.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #325 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Live Ventures' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Live Ventures' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.52 is near median its 10-year median of 6.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 31.58. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Live Ventures' value of 6.52 is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #325 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above 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-EBITDA compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #325 out of 946 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Live Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Live Ventures' value of 6.52 is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Live Ventures' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.87 to 31.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.31 vs. the industry median of 8.92, Live Ventures has consistently been below 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.92, based on 946 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Live Ventures's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.52 is 26.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Live Ventures. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.31. 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-EBITDA is 6.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.31 and 26.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.92. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.52 as of Jul. 19, 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-EBITDA: 6.52 (near median its 10-year median of 6.31)
GF Value™: $16.36 vs. price of $11.20 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#325 of 946)
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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