LIVE:NASDAQLive Ventures Incorporated Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-17 - not real-time
$9.38
Latest Price
8/10Risk
Risk Level: High
Executive Summary
Live Ventures is trading at $9.38, well below its 20‑day ($9.91), 50‑day ($11.78) and 200‑day ($14.69) simple moving averages, confirming a bearish technical backdrop. The RSI sits at 41, indicating neutral momentum, while the MACD line has just crossed above its signal, giving a slightly bullish signal amid an overall bearish trend. Volume is increasing and the stock is hovering near its support at $8.68, but the 30‑day volatility of ~117% and an extreme‑greed market sentiment suggest a very turbulent price environment.
Fundamentally, LIVE posted $438 M in revenue with a -3.8% YoY decline and razor‑thin profit margins (operating margin 1.95%, net margin 0.89%). The company reports a loss per share of -$1.09 and carries $232 M of debt versus $15 M of cash, resulting in a debt‑to‑equity ratio of 250%. However, the stock trades at a strikingly low price‑to‑book of 0.30 and price‑to‑sales of 0.07, and forward earnings are projected at $7.50 per share (forward PE 1.25). No dividend is paid, and cash flow generation is currently nil, underscoring substantial financial risk despite the deep valuation discount.
Fundamentally, LIVE posted $438 M in revenue with a -3.8% YoY decline and razor‑thin profit margins (operating margin 1.95%, net margin 0.89%). The company reports a loss per share of -$1.09 and carries $232 M of debt versus $15 M of cash, resulting in a debt‑to‑equity ratio of 250%. However, the stock trades at a strikingly low price‑to‑book of 0.30 and price‑to‑sales of 0.07, and forward earnings are projected at $7.50 per share (forward PE 1.25). No dividend is paid, and cash flow generation is currently nil, underscoring substantial financial risk despite the deep valuation discount.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price below all major moving averages
- High short‑term volatility and extreme‑greed market sentiment
- Proximity to support with limited cash cushion
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Deep discount to book and sales multiples
- Projected forward EPS indicating potential earnings recovery
- Heavy debt load limiting operational flexibility
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Sustained undervaluation relative to assets
- Cyclical exposure in home‑improvement retail that could benefit from economic recovery
- Persistent leverage and lack of cash generation pose structural risk
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth-3.80%
Profit Margin0.89%
P/E Ratio1.3
ROE4.26%
ROA2.74%
Debt/Equity250.15
P/B Ratio0.3
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI41.1
Support$8.68
Resistance$11.55
MA 20$9.91
MA 50$11.78
MA 200$14.69
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index92.13
Valuation
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue
Risk Assessment
Beta0.84
Volatility116.89%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskHigh
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