Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) Fair Value 2026

LIVE · Home Improvement Retail ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

7.9 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (26/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) trades at $9.31, versus a $30.32 median fair value across its 3 active models — 225.7% above the current price. QOC: 7.9/10. Value Trap Risk: 26/100 (LOW). 3/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $52.30.

Key Facts

Ticker
LIVE
Price
$9.31
Quality Score
7.9/10
Value Trap Risk
26/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: Bayesian DCF suggests +461.8% upside with 65% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (3/13) may reduce confidence

Is Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) appears undervalued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $30.32, 225.7% above the current price of $9.31. Estimates range from $4.01 to $52.30. LIVE scores 7.9/10 on fundamental quality and 26/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. LIVE’s +225.7% gap is wider than that market norm. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Live Ventures Incorporated Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give LIVE?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($9.31)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $52.30 +461.8%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $30.32 +225.7%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $4.01 -56.9%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is LIVE's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $4.01 to $52.30

CirclFi's 3 active models place Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) between $4.01 and $52.30 per share, a spread of 159% of the median. The median of that range — $30.32 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for LIVE, against a current price of $9.31.

Low · ML-RIVHigh · Bayesian DCF
$4.01median $30.32$52.30
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelML Residual Income$4.01
Most bullish modelBayesian DCF$52.30
Model agreement2 bullish · 1 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for LIVE. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on LIVE, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Live Ventures Incorporated's intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $30.32. While the stock appears modestly undervalued at $9.31 (implied upside of +225.7%), our analysis suggests a thinner margin of safety across 2 of 3 bullish models. Notably, Bayesian DCF sees the most upside at +461.8% (fair value: $52.30), while ML-RIV is the most conservative at -56.9% ($4.01). The spread between these extremes — +518.7% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.

What Do the Models Say About LIVE?

3 of 13 models are currently active for LIVE. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for LIVE is $30.32 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $52.30 on its own, implying +461.8% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does LIVE Rank in Home Improvement Retail?

Among 6 Home Improvement Retail stocks, LIVE ranks #4 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.9 indicates above-average quality.

Live Ventures Incorporated's positioning within the Home Improvement Retail segment means that customer lifetime value (CLV) plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including brand loyalty and pricing power — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is LIVE a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns LIVE a score of 26/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

3 of 13 models are active for Live Ventures Incorporated. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Live Ventures Incorporated earns a quality score of 7.9/10. This robust rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +518.7% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every LIVE valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across LIVE's 3 active models, average confidence is 60%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Live Ventures Incorporated Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Home Improvement Retail Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

5 related Home Improvement Retail stocks with 13-model coverage

LOWLowe's Companies, Inc.QOC 8.3HDThe Home Depot, Inc.QOC 8.3FNDFloor & Decor Holdings, Inc.QOC 8.0HVTHaverty Furniture Companies, Inc.QOC 7.7TTSHTile Shop Holdings, Inc.QOC 6.2

Read investment analysis: LOW · HD · FND · HVT · TTSH

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to LIVE?

7 companies across all industries closest to LIVE’s Quality of Company score of 7.9/10.

CPACopa Holdings, S.A.QOC 7.9SFSTSouthern First Bancshares, Inc.QOC 7.9WMGWarner Music Group Corp.QOC 7.9LEGLeggett & Platt, IncorporatedQOC 7.9BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc.QOC 7.9HLITHarmonic Inc.QOC 7.9NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: CPA · SFST · WMG · LEG · BRX · HLIT · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About Live Ventures Incorporated’s Valuation?

What is Live Ventures Incorporated's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE)'s intrinsic value at $30.32 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $4.01 to $52.30. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $52.30 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 7.9/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is LIVE overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $9.31, 2 of 3 active models suggest LIVE may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $30.32, 225.7% above the current price of $9.31 — a consensus view that LIVE is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Live Ventures Incorporated's business model in Home Improvement Retail.

What does a Quality of Company score of 7.9 mean for LIVE?

Live Ventures Incorporated's QOC of 7.9/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on LIVE?

CirclFi analyzes LIVE with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on LIVE?

Of the 3 models currently active on LIVE, Bayesian DCF is the most bullish at $52.30 per share, and ML Residual Income is the most bearish at $4.01. CirclFi's published fair value for LIVE is the median of that range, $30.32, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 159% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is LIVE a value trap in 2026?

Live Ventures Incorporated's Value Trap score is 26/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) has a median fair value of $30.32 — 225.7% above the current price of $9.31 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/LIVE/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this LIVE valuation
  • Financial statements: Live Ventures Incorporated 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001045742) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for LIVE as of ; valuations recomputed .