Live VenturesLIVE -2.63%60 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIVE with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Retail - Cyclical companies, Live Ventures ranks worse than 198806.96% on this metric.
Live Ventures (NAS:LIVE) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Live Ventures Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Live Ventures Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Live Ventures Forward PE Ratio Chart
Live Ventures Annual Data
Trend
2023-09
Forward PE Ratio
4.71
Live Ventures Quarterly Data
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.23
3.66
4.36
4.71
3.94
LIVE vs TTSH, HD, LOW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Live Ventures's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #999999 out of 503 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Live Ventures' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Live Ventures' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #999999 out of 503 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #999999 out of 503 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Live Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.06, based on 503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 $9.81 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 07, 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 $9.81 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.35.
GuruFocus considers Live Ventures to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIVE:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $16.35 vs. price of $9.81 (40% 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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