- ISIN
- US5381423087
- CUSIP
- 538142308
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- IPO Date
- Jan 2, 2001
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $33.08M
- Enterprise Value
- $135.48M
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.93
- PE Ratio
- 11.58
- PEG Ratio
- 0.16
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $437.87M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $145.11M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $27.43M
- Year Range
- $8.44 - $25.42
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.99%
- ROE (TTM)
- 4.17%
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Performance
LIVE Performance Chart
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) is down 27.2% since the beginning of the year. At $11 per share, LIVE is trading 57.6% below its 52-week high of $25. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LIVE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $178.
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Returns By Period
Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) has returned -27.23% so far this year and 7.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LIVE has returned 2.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Live Ventures Incorporated
- 1D
- 4.56%
- 1M
- 1.32%
- YTD
- -27.23%
- 6M
- -32.48%
- 1Y
- 7.70%
- 3Y*
- -25.46%
- 5Y*
- -29.16%
- 10Y*
- 2.16%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LIVE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2001, LIVE's average daily return is +0.30%, while the average monthly return is +4.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.3 years.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was May 2003 with a return of +426.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2010 at -56.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, LIVE closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 13, 2011 with a return of +286.2%, while the worst single day was May 22, 2002 at -58.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38.51% | -31.90% | -14.40% | 10.04% | -22.05% | 5.07% | -27.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.64% | -13.27% | -5.10% | 49.54% | 89.92% | -19.80% | -11.85% | 29.24% | -7.22% | -26.18% | -31.78% | 60.00% | 58.63% |
| 2024 | -1.34% | 5.43% | 2.08% | -5.30% | -1.88% | -9.46% | -21.33% | 4.73% | -18.32% | -26.26% | -8.17% | -9.77% | -63.27% |
| 2023 | 8.95% | -4.84% | -5.33% | 2.52% | -20.62% | 4.84% | 1.49% | 2.26% | 4.01% | -2.12% | -10.15% | 2.09% | -18.85% |
| 2022 | -22.93% | 34.98% | 33.78% | -12.94% | -0.52% | -34.03% | 35.59% | -26.37% | 0.08% | -3.79% | 4.56% | 24.21% | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 107.73% | -9.30% | 2.09% | 29.89% | 74.64% | 13.67% | 3.57% | -29.76% | -17.43% | -14.51% | 8.95% | -8.50% | 153.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Live Ventures Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 107.49%, beta of 0.40, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2001.
- This stock participated in 95.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 42.60% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.40 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 107.49%
- Beta
- 0.40
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 42.60%
- Downside Capture
- 95.42%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LIVE ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LIVE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.97 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.55 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.37 | -0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.14 | 2.78 | -2.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.25 | 12.44 | -12.19 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Live Ventures Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Live Ventures Incorporated was 99.76%, occurring on Dec 2, 2011. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Live Ventures Incorporated drawdown is 98.83%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 bear market2011 | -99.76%Dec 2011 | 7y 9mo | — | 22y 3moMar 2004 - now |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -89.77%Oct 2002 | 1y 7mo | 6mo 24d | 2y 2moMar 2001 - May 2003 |
2004 bear market2004 | -53.76%Jan 2004 | 14d | 1mo 9d | 1mo 23dJan 2004 - Mar 2004 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -51.16%Feb 2001 | 24d | 18d | 1mo 12dJan 2001 - Mar 2001 |
2003 bear market2003 | -50.64%Dec 2003 | 4mo 22d | 14d | 5mo 6dJul 2003 - Dec 2003 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LIVE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.76% | -56.78% | -42.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -57.28% | -9.10% | -48.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -77.13% | -18.90% | -58.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -90.36% | -25.43% | -64.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -90.49% | -33.92% | -56.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -98.83% | -1.80% | -97.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -89.25% | -10.71% | -78.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 31.13% | 2.03% | +29.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Live Ventures Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Live Ventures Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LIVE, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, LIVE has a P/E ratio of 11.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LIVE compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. LIVE currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LIVE relative to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, LIVE has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LIVE in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, LIVE has a P/B value of 0.4. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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