Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)vsMovado Group Inc (MOV)
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$7.99
+1.35%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $23.96M
MOV
Movado Group Inc
$33.02
-1.08%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $734.97M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Movado Group Inc generates 59% more annual revenue ($689.87M vs $434.25M). MOV leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs -0.6%. MOV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
LIVE
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
MOV
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+85.8%
Fair Value
$137.54
Current Price
$7.99
$129.55 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MOV.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 307.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.8%
Revenue declined 3.2%
4.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MOV
The strongest argument for MOV centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : MOV
The primary concerns for MOV are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LIVE profiles as a turnaround stock while MOV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LIVE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
MOV is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
LIVE generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MOV scores higher overall (62/100 vs 30/100). LIVE offers better value entry with a 85.8% 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.
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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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LUXURY GOODS · USA
Movado Group, Inc. designs, supplies, markets and distributes watches worldwide. The company is headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey.
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