Walt Disney Company (DIS)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
DIS
Walt Disney Company
$106.99
+0.54%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $183.98B
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$171.13
+0.52%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walt Disney Company generates 276% more annual revenue ($98.86B vs $26.27B). DIS leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 0.5%. DIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.80. DIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
DIS
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
LYV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.6%
Fair Value
$113.57
Current Price
$106.99
$6.58 discount
Margin of Safety
-2.1%
Fair Value
$148.00
Current Price
$171.13
$23.13 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 164 in profit
Earnings expanding 156.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 48.3%
0.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 475.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIS
The strongest argument for DIS centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DIS
The primary concerns for DIS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
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
DIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LYV is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
DIS generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DIS scores higher overall (55/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Walt Disney Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California.
Visit Website →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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