General Motors Company (GM)vsLive Ventures Inc (LIVE)
GM
General Motors Company
$83.22
+3.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $73.69B
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$9.06
-5.62%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $28.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 42064% more annual revenue ($184.62B vs $437.87M). GM leads profitability with a 1.4% profit margin vs 0.9%. GM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
GM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LIVE
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-30.9%
Fair Value
$62.72
Current Price
$83.22
$20.50 premium
Margin of Safety
+86.4%
Fair Value
$143.82
Current Price
$9.06
$134.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. PEG of 0.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.04 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LIVE
The primary concerns for LIVE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.50 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
GM is growing revenue faster at -0.9% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GM scores higher overall (52/100 vs 33/100). LIVE offers better value entry with a 86.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
General Motors Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
Live Ventures Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Live Ventures Incorporated is engaged in flooring manufacturing, steel fabrication and retail businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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