Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (HMC)vsLive Ventures Inc (LIVE)
HMC
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
$32.52
+2.85%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $41.56B
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$8.08
-1.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $26.94M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR generates 5185395% more annual revenue ($22.52T vs $434.25M). LIVE leads profitability with a -0.6% profit margin vs -0.8%. HMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
HMC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LIVE
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HMC.
Margin of Safety
+85.9%
Fair Value
$138.16
Current Price
$8.08
$130.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 147.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.4% — below average capital efficiency
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.8%
Revenue declined 3.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HMC
The strongest argument for HMC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : HMC
The primary concerns for HMC are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LIVE
The primary concerns for LIVE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.44 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LIVE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
HMC is growing revenue faster at 13.5% — sustainability is the question.
LIVE generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HMC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 30/100) and 13.5% revenue growth. LIVE offers better value entry with a 85.9% 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.
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, electrical products, and other products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Visit Website →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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