Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$9.06
-5.62%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $28.66M
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$89.40
+0.78%
ENERGY · Cap: $195.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 41913% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $437.87M). TTE leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs 0.9%. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
LIVE
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
TTE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+86.4%
Fair Value
$143.82
Current Price
$9.06
$134.76 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.9%
3.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. 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, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.50 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LIVE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
TTE is growing revenue faster at 3.4% — sustainability is the question.
LIVE generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 33/100). LIVE offers better value entry with a 86.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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 →TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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