Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock (AENT)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
AENT
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock
$4.72
-4.45%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $229.31M
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$172.50
+0.31%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 2187% more annual revenue ($26.27B vs $1.15B). AENT leads profitability with a 1.1% profit margin vs 0.5%. LYV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AENT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
LYV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-53.7%
Fair Value
$4.47
Current Price
$4.72
$0.25 premium
Margin of Safety
-2.1%
Fair Value
$147.93
Current Price
$172.50
$24.57 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
17.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 24.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 164 in profit
Earnings expanding 156.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
Weak financial health signals
0.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 479.2x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AENT
The strongest argument for AENT centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : AENT
The primary concerns for AENT are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LYV
The primary concerns for LYV are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 137.04 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AENT profiles as a growth stock while LYV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
AENT is growing revenue faster at 17.7% — sustainability is the question.
LYV generates stronger free cash flow (130M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation is a wholesaler, distributor, and e-commerce provider for the entertainment industry globally. The company is headquartered in Plantation, Florida.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc is an American global entertainment company, founded in 2010, following the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The company promotes, operates, and manages ticket sales for live entertainment in the United States and internationally. It also owns and operates entertainment venues, and manages the careers of music artists.
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