Live VenturesLIVE -0.30%60 PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.66. 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 1,071 Retail - Cyclical companies, Live Ventures ranks better than 93.18% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-05), Live Ventures's share price is $9.94. Live Ventures's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $30.24. Hence, Live Ventures's PB Ratio of today is 0.33.
Good Sign:
Live Ventures Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.33) is close to 1-year low of 0.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Ventures's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LIVE'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.66 Max: 2.77
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, Live Ventures's highest PB Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.66.
LIVE's PB Ratio is ranked better than 93.18% of 1071
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.49
vs LIVE: 0.33
During the past 12 months, Live Ventures's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Live Ventures was 107.30% per year. The lowest was -72.90% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Live Ventures PB Ratio Related Terms
Live Ventures PB Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Live Ventures's PB 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.
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Live Ventures's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Live Ventures's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a PB Ratio of 0.33 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Live Ventures' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #73 out of 1071 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Live Ventures' PB Ratio too high?
Live Ventures' current PB Ratio of 0.33 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 2.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Live Ventures' value of 0.33 is 77.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #73 out of 1071 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' PB Ratio compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #73 out of 1071 companies for PB Ratio. This places Live Ventures in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Live Ventures' value of 0.33 is 77.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Live Ventures' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 1.49, 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.49, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Live Ventures's current PB Ratio of 0.33 is 77.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.66. 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 PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 77.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.49. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jul. 05, 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:
PB Ratio: 0.33 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: $16.35 vs. price of $9.94 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#73 of 1071)
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.
60GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LIVE
PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LIVE has been successfully added to your 
