LivaNova PLC (LIVN) Fair Value 2026

LIVN · Medical Devices ·

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

Quality Score

8.1 /10

32 fundamental signals · 9 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (12/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, LivaNova PLC (LIVN) trades at $80.03, versus a $57.18 median fair value across its 9 active models — 28.6% below the current price. QOC: 8.1/10. Value Trap Risk: 12/100 (SAFE). 9/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $46.24.

Key Facts

Ticker
LIVN
Price
$80.03
Quality Score
8.1/10
Value Trap Risk
12/100
Models Active
9/13
Last Updated
Strength: Quality Score of 8.1/10 indicates strong fundamentals
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is LivaNova PLC (LIVN) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 9-model valuation engine, LivaNova PLC (LIVN) appears overvalued as of : the median of 9 independent fair value estimates is $57.18, 28.6% below the current price of $80.03. Estimates range from $39.18 to $107.87. LIVN scores 8.1/10 on fundamental quality and 12/100 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. LIVN’s -28.6% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Medical Devices sector median is -43.5%. 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 LivaNova PLC Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give LIVN?

9 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($80.03)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $46.24 -42.2%
Ensemble · Medium Conviction
 $57.18 -28.6%
Scenario · High Conviction
 $73.69 -7.9%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $39.18 -51.0%
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What Is LIVN's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 9 independent models · $39.18 to $107.87

CirclFi's 9 active models place LivaNova PLC (LIVN) between $39.18 and $107.87 per share, a spread of 120% of the median. The median of that range — $57.18 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for LIVN, against a current price of $80.03.

Low · ML-RIVHigh · Regime Cross
$39.18median $57.18$107.87
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelML Residual Income$39.18
Most bullish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$107.87
Model agreement2 bullish · 7 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 LIVN. 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 LIVN, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is LivaNova PLC (LIVN) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, LivaNova PLC's intrinsic value is estimated at $57.18, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $80.03. With 7 out of 9 models flagging downside (-28.6% vs price), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. Notably, Regime Cross sees the most upside at +34.8% (fair value: $107.87), while ML-RIV is the most conservative at -51.0% ($39.18). The spread between these extremes — +85.8% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About LIVN?

9 of 13 models are currently active for LIVN. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 7 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for LIVN is $57.18 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $46.24 on its own, implying -42.2% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does LIVN Rank in Medical Devices?

Among 157 Medical Devices stocks, LIVN ranks #27 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.1/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.1 places LIVN in the top tier.

See all Most Undervalued Medical Devices Stocks →

Within the Medical Devices space, LivaNova PLC competes in an environment where clinical trial success rate often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is LIVN a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns LIVN a score of 12/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

9 of 13 models are active for LivaNova PLC. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, LivaNova PLC is rated at 8.1/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +85.8% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every LIVN 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 LIVN's 9 active models, average confidence is 51%. 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 LivaNova PLC Stock in 2026? →

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

Which Similar Medical Devices Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Medical Devices stocks with 13-model coverage

VMDViemed Healthcare, Inc.QOC 8.1INFUInfuSystem Holdings, Inc.QOC 8.1ITGRInteger Holdings CorporationQOC 8.2GEHCGE HealthCare Technologies Inc.QOC 7.9BVSBioventus Inc.QOC 8.2MDTMedtronic plcQOC 7.8QTRXQuanterix CorporationQOC 6.6NNOXNano-X Imaging Ltd.QOC 5.6PFSAProfusa, Inc.QOC 4.1IRMDIRADIMED CORPORATIONQOC 9.8PODDInsulet CorporationQOC 9.6

Read investment analysis: VMD · INFU · ITGR · GEHC · BVS · MDT · QTRX · NNOX · PFSA · IRMD · PODD

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to LIVN?

7 companies across all industries closest to LIVN’s Quality of Company score of 8.1/10.

BBWIBath & Body Works, Inc.QOC 8.1CZNCCitizens & Northern CorporationQOC 8.1DINOHF Sinclair CorporationQOC 8.1LGCYLegacy Education Inc.QOC 8.1OPBKOP BancorpQOC 8.1DHTDHT Holdings, Inc.QOC 8.1NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: BBWI · CZNC · DINO · LGCY · OPBK · DHT · NVDA

Where Does LIVN Sit in CirclFi's Medical Devices Rankings?

LIVN is ranked against every other Medical Devices stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About LivaNova PLC’s Valuation?

What is LivaNova PLC's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts LivaNova PLC (LIVN)'s intrinsic value at $57.18 — the median of 9 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $39.18 to $107.87. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $46.24 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.1/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is LIVN overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $80.03, 2 of 9 active models suggest LIVN may be undervalued, while 7 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 9 fair value estimates is $57.18, 28.6% below the current price of $80.03 — a consensus view that LIVN is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits LivaNova PLC's business model in Medical Devices.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.1 mean for LIVN?

LivaNova PLC's QOC of 8.1/10 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 LIVN?

CirclFi analyzes LIVN 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 9 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

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

Of the 9 models currently active on LIVN, Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bullish at $107.87 per share, and ML Residual Income is the most bearish at $39.18. CirclFi's published fair value for LIVN is the median of that range, $57.18, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 120% 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 LIVN a value trap in 2026?

LivaNova PLC's Value Trap score is 12/100 (SAFE). 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 9-model valuation engine, LivaNova PLC (LIVN) has a median fair value of $57.18 — 28.6% below the current price of $80.03 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/LIVN/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this LIVN valuation
  • Financial statements: LivaNova PLC 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001639691) — 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 LIVN as of ; valuations recomputed .

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