LIVE (Live Ventures) ROCE %: -0.98% (As of Mar. 2026)


LIVE Live Ventures Inc LIVE
64 GF Score
Price $10.36
GF Value $16.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Live Ventures ROCE %?

Live Ventures LIVE -5.65% 64 ROCE % is -0.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIVE with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Live Ventures's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.98%.

Live Ventures  (NAS:LIVE) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Live Ventures ROCE % Related Terms

Live Ventures ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Ventures's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Live Ventures Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Live Ventures Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Live Ventures ROCE % Calculation

Live Ventures's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=43.954/( ( (407.547 - 129.659) + (386.4 - 110.962) )/ 2 )
=43.954/( (277.888+275.438)/ 2 )
=43.954/276.663
=15.89 %

Live Ventures's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.812/( ( (389.224 - 101.725) + (392.511 - 104.893) )/ 2 )
=-2.812/( ( 287.499 + 287.618 )/ 2 )
=-2.812/287.5585
=-0.98 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -0.98% mean?
Live Ventures (LIVE) has a ROCE % of -0.98% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Live Ventures' ROCE % too high?
Live Ventures' current ROCE % is -0.98%. 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' ROCE % compare to TTSH and HD?
Live Ventures' ROCE % of -0.98% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.58. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.58, based on 1,117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Ventures's current ROCE % is -0.98%. 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 ROCE % is -0.98%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Ventures (LIVE), the current ROCE % is -0.98% 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:

  • ROCE %: -0.98%
  • GF Value™: $16.34 vs. price of $10.36 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 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

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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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