Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)vsThor Industries Inc (THO)
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$8.08
-1.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $26.94M
THO
Thor Industries Inc
$72.86
+1.18%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thor Industries Inc generates 2161% more annual revenue ($9.82B vs $434.25M). THO leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -0.6%. THO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
LIVE
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
THO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+85.9%
Fair Value
$138.16
Current Price
$8.08
$130.08 discount
Margin of Safety
-9.9%
Fair Value
$109.05
Current Price
$72.86
$36.19 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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%
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.5%
Revenue declined 3.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : THO
The strongest argument for THO centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.72 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 : THO
The primary concerns for THO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LIVE profiles as a turnaround stock while THO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
LIVE is growing revenue faster at -3.2% — sustainability is the question.
THO generates stronger free cash flow (196M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
THO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 30/100). 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.
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.
Visit Website →Thor Industries Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
Thor Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells recreational vehicles (RVs) and related parts and accessories in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana.
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