Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock (AENT)vsWarner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD)
AENT
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock
$7.01
-6.16%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $335.81M
WBD
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
$27.22
-0.22%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $67.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Warner Bros Discovery Inc generates 3407% more annual revenue ($37.30B vs $1.06B). AENT leads profitability with a 2.1% profit margin vs 1.9%. AENT trades at a lower P/E of 15.3x. WBD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
AENT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WBD
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.8%
Fair Value
$20.12
Current Price
$7.01
$13.11 discount
Margin of Safety
-106.3%
Fair Value
$13.57
Current Price
$27.22
$13.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Revenue declined 6.3%
2.3% earnings growth
ROE of 2.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AENT
The strongest argument for AENT centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WBD
The strongest argument for WBD centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : AENT
The primary concerns for AENT are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WBD
The primary concerns for WBD are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 94.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WBD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
WBD is growing revenue faster at -5.7% — sustainability is the question.
WBD generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WBD scores higher overall (51/100 vs 48/100). AENT offers better value entry with a 65.8% margin of safety. 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.
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Warner Bros. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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