Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Live Ventures's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.4 Mil. Live Ventures's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $102.9 Mil. Therefore, Live Ventures's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Ventures's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIVE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.64 Med: 4.7 Max: 22.58
Current: 0.89
LIVE's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.63% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.335
vs LIVE: 0.89
Live Ventures (NAS:LIVE) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Live Ventures Net Margin % Related Terms
Live Ventures Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's Net 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.
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a Net Margin % of -2.38% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #729 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Live Ventures' Net Margin % too high?
Live Ventures' current Net Margin % is -2.38%. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #729 out of 1128 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' Net Margin % compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #729 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Live Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.34, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current Net Margin % is -2.38%. 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 Net Margin % is -2.38%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current Net Margin % is -2.38% 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:
Net Margin %: -2.38%
GF Value™: $16.34 vs. price of $10.36 (36.6% 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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