Dominion Energy Inc (D)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
D
Dominion Energy Inc
$66.90
+0.60%
UTILITIES · Cap: $58.46B
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 47% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $17.45B). D leads profitability with a 16.9% profit margin vs 0.3%. D appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.82. D earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
D
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
LYV
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-33.0%
Fair Value
$48.62
Current Price
$66.90
$18.28 premium
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.7%
Revenue surging 23.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 10.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 56.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : D
The strongest argument for D centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 28.7%. Revenue growth of 23.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : D
The primary concerns for D are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 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
D profiles as a growth 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.
D is growing revenue faster at 23.1% — sustainability is the question.
LYV generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
D scores higher overall (60/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 16.9% margins and 23.1% revenue growth. 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.
Dominion Energy Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Dominion Energy, Inc., commonly referred to as Dominion, is an American power and energy company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia that supplies electricity in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and supplies natural gas to parts of Utah, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Dominion also has generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
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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