Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Series A Common Stock (BATRA)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
BATRA
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Series A Common Stock
$53.46
+1.63%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.49B
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$180.66
-0.61%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $40.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 3369% more annual revenue ($26.27B vs $757.29M). LYV leads profitability with a 0.5% profit margin vs -3.0%. LYV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BATRA
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
LYV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.1%
Fair Value
$77.28
Current Price
$53.46
$23.82 discount
Margin of Safety
-2.2%
Fair Value
$147.92
Current Price
$180.66
$32.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 52.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 193.8% YoY
Earnings expanding 156.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
0.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BATRA
The strongest argument for BATRA centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BATRA
The primary concerns for BATRA are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LYV
The primary concerns for LYV are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BATRA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LYV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
BATRA is growing revenue faster at 52.5% — sustainability is the question.
LYV generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 40/100). BATRA offers better value entry with a 41.1% 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.
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Series A Common Stock
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Liberty Braves Group, through its subsidiary, Braves Holdings, LLC, owns the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Club (ANLBC), assets and liabilities associated with the ANLBC stadium and mixed-use development project.
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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