Live Ventures Incorporated
LIVE
Rank in Stocks
#26056
Established in 1968 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Live Ventures Incorporated... Established in 1968 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Live Ventures Incorporated is a diversified U.S. company with operations spanning flooring manufacturing, steel production, and retail. Its Flooring Manufacturing division specializes in producing carpets, rugs, and yarn for residential, niche commercial, and hospitality markets, while also reselling various hard surface flooring options. This segment caters to a broad clientele, including flooring dealers, home centers, other flooring manufacturers, and direct consumers. The Steel Manufacturing segment is dedicated to crafting pre-finished, de-carb free tool and die steel products, such as deluxe alloy and tool steel plates, precision ground flat stock, and drill rods, which are supplied to steel distributors and service centers. Live Ventures' Retail segment operates 63 specialty entertainment storefronts, offering a comprehensive array of new and pre-owned entertainment items and related merchandise. This includes movies, video games, music, books, comics, toys, and collectibles. The company engages in buying, selling, and trading these goods through its 35 Vintage Stock, 3 V-Stock, 13 Movie Trading Company, and 12 EntertainMart locations across multiple states including Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Additionally, the vintagestock.com website facilitates online sales of new and used movies, video games, music, and toys. This segment further enhances customer experience with services such as rentals, special orders, and repair services for discs and video game hardware. The Corporate and Other segment primarily manages overarching corporate functions and supports the development of new products and services.
Share Price
$7.29
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$22.39M
Change (1 day)
1.96%
Change (1 year)
-39.50%
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.73%
According to Live Ventures Incorporated's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.73%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 3.76%.
Operating Margin history for Live Ventures Incorporated from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.73% | -0.80% |
| 2025 | 3.76% | -230.10% |
| 2024 | -2.89% | -166.44% |
| 2023 | 4.35% | -51.88% |
| 2022 | 9.04% | -31.05% |
| 2021 | 13.11% | 23.10% |
| 2020 | 10.65% | 533.93% |
| 2019 | 1.68% | -68.95% |
| 2018 | 5.41% | -54.54% |
| 2017 | 11.90% | 304.76% |
| 2016 | 2.94% | -109.68% |
| 2015 | -30.38% | -50.94% |
| 2014 | -61.93% | -46.80% |
| 2013 | -116.42% | 277.37% |
| 2012 | -30.85% | -76.24% |
| 2011 | -129.84% | 35.49% |
| 2010 | -95.83% | -30.22% |
| 2009 | -137.34% | 1,771.12% |
| 2008 | -7.34% | -158.12% |
| 2007 | 12.63% | 119.27% |
| 2006 | 5.76% | -274.55% |
| 2005 | -3.30% | -114.85% |
| 2004 | 22.22% | -25.88% |
| 2003 | 29.98% | 27.09% |
| 2002 | 23.59% | 71.69% |
| 2001 | 13.74% | -26.80% |
| 2000 | 18.77% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.43% | -96.67% |
US
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| 11.38% | -96.95% |
US
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| 8.68% | -97.67% |
AU
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| 5.13% | -98.62% |
GB
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| 6.04% | -98.38% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin
What is Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin?
Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin is 3.73%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin was 3.76%, compared with -2.89% in 2024.
How has Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin was highest in 2021 (13.11%) and lowest in 2024 (-2.89%).
How does Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Live Ventures Incorporated's operating margin (3.73%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is The Home Depot, Inc., with 12.43%.