Live VenturesLIVE -2.63%60 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.12% 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. Among 1,127 Retail - Cyclical companies, Live Ventures ranks worse than 62.64% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Live Ventures's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.8 Mil. Live Ventures's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $313.5 Mil. Therefore, Live Ventures's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LIVE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.33 Med: 8.15 Max: 39.57
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, Live Ventures's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 39.57%. The lowest was -8.33%. And the median was 8.15%.
LIVE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 62.64% of 1127
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs LIVE: 1.25
Live Ventures (NAS:LIVE) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Live Ventures Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Live Ventures Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 vs TTSH, HD, LOW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.12% mean?
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.12% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #706 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Live Ventures' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Live Ventures' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #706 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #706 out of 1127 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Live Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.12%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.12%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.12% 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 $9.81 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.12%
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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