American Tower Corp (AMT)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
AMT
American Tower Corp
$194.12
+0.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $86.44B
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$160.07
-0.58%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $40.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 137% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $10.82B). AMT leads profitability with a 26.8% profit margin vs 0.3%. AMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. AMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AMT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
LYV
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+7.0%
Fair Value
$194.13
Current Price
$194.12
$0.01 discount
Margin of Safety
-4.7%
Fair Value
$144.27
Current Price
$160.07
$15.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 79 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.9%
Earnings expanding 76.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 25.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 56.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMT
The strongest argument for AMT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.8% and operating margin at 45.9%.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMT
The primary concerns for AMT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 12.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LYV
The primary concerns for LYV are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMT profiles as a mature stock while LYV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
LYV is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — sustainability is the question.
LYV generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 26.8% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
American Tower Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
American Tower Corporation (also referred to as American Tower or ATC) is an American real estate investment trust and an owner and operator of wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure in several countries worldwide and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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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