Live VenturesLIVE -0.30%60 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -58.46% 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 1,055 Retail - Cyclical companies, Live Ventures ranks better than 80.76% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Live Ventures's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.8 Mil. Live Ventures's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.8 Mil. Therefore, Live Ventures's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -58.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LIVE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 134.55 Max: 20616.98
Current: 30.01
During the past 13 years, Live Ventures's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20,616.98%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 134.55%.
LIVE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 80.76% of 1055
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.28
vs LIVE: 30.01
Live Ventures (NAS:LIVE) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Live Ventures Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Live Ventures Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -58.46% mean?
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -58.46% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #203 out of 1055 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Live Ventures' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Live Ventures' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -58.46%. Based on the distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #203 out of 1055 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' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TTSH and HD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Live Ventures ranks #203 out of 1055 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Live Ventures in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. 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-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.28, based on 1,055 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Live Ventures and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -58.46%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -58.46%. 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -58.46% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -58.46%
GF Value™: $16.35 vs. price of $9.94 (39.2% 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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