Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)vsSandisk Corp (SNDK)
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$11.74
-10.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $40.36M
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
$709.71
-8.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $104.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sandisk Corp generates 1920% more annual revenue ($8.93B vs $441.98M). LIVE leads profitability with a 5.0% profit margin vs -11.7%. SNDK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
LIVE
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
SNDK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+39.6%
Fair Value
$32.30
Current Price
$11.74
$20.56 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNDK.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.5%
Revenue surging 61.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 618.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 10.3x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of -9.4% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : SNDK
The strongest argument for SNDK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 61.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LIVE
The primary concerns for LIVE are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : SNDK
The primary concerns for SNDK are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LIVE profiles as a value stock while SNDK is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SNDK is growing revenue faster at 61.2% — sustainability is the question.
SNDK generates stronger free cash flow (980M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SNDK scores higher overall (49/100 vs 44/100) and 61.2% revenue growth. LIVE offers better value entry with a 39.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" 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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TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Sandisk Corporation (Ticker: SNDK) is a U.S.-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells data storage products and solutions built on NAND flash memory technology, including solid-state drives (SSDs), embedded storage, memory cards, and USB flash drives for consumer, enterprise, and cloud computing markets.
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