Live VenturesLIVE -5.65%64 Gross Margin % is 33.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 35.27. GuruFocus rates LIVE with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Live Ventures ranks worse than 55.86% on this metric.
Live Ventures Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Ventures's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIVE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.3 Med: 35.27 Max: 41.15
Current: 33.14
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Live Ventures was 41.15%. The lowest was 25.30%. And the median was 35.27%.
LIVE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.86% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs LIVE: 33.14
Live Ventures had a gross margin of 33.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Live Ventures was -4.10% per year.
Live Ventures (NAS:LIVE) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Live Ventures had a gross margin of 33.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Live Ventures Gross Margin % Related Terms
Live Ventures Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a Gross Margin % of 33.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.27. Over the past decade, Live Ventures' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.30 to 41.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #624 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Live Ventures' Gross Margin % too high?
Live Ventures' current Gross Margin % of 33.61% is near median its 10-year median of 35.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.30 to a high of 41.15. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Live Ventures' value of 33.61% is 7.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #624 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Live Ventures has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Ventures' Gross Margin % compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #624 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Live Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Live Ventures' value of 33.61% is 7.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Live Ventures' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.30 to 41.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.27 vs. the industry median of 36.25, 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 Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.25, based on 1,117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Live Ventures's current Gross Margin % of 33.61% is 7.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current Gross Margin % is 33.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.27. 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 $16.34, compared to a current price of $10.36 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.27 and 7.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Live Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current Gross Margin % is 33.61% 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 $10.36 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.34.
GuruFocus considers Live Ventures to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIVE:
Gross Margin %: 33.61% (near median its 10-year median of 35.27)
GF Value™: $16.34 vs. price of $10.36 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#624 of 1117)
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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