LIVE (Live Ventures) Interest Expense: $-14.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $16.35
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What is Live Ventures Interest Expense?

Live Ventures LIVE -0.30% 60 Interest Expense is $-14.9 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Live Ventures's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -3.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Live Ventures's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 3.4 Mil. Live Ventures's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -3.9 Mil. Live Ventures's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Live Ventures  (NAS:LIVE) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Live Ventures's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $185.8 Mil.

Live Ventures's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3.404/-3.892
=0.87

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Live Ventures Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Live Ventures Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Live Ventures Quarterly Data
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Live Ventures Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-14.9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-14.9 Mil mean?
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a Interest Expense of $-14.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors.
Is Live Ventures' Interest Expense too high?
Live Ventures' current Interest Expense is $-14.9 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to TTSH and HD?
Live Ventures' Interest Expense of $-14.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. Live Ventures's current Interest Expense is $-14.9 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is $-14.9 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current Interest Expense is $-14.9 Mil 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:

  • Interest Expense: $-14.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $16.35 vs. price of $9.94 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges UYXP:Germany
Address 8548 Rozita Lee Avenue, Suite 305, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89113
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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