Fox Corp Class B (FOX)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
FOX
Fox Corp Class B
$59.88
+1.96%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $24.76B
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 58% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $16.20B). FOX leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs 0.3%. LYV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 16.53. FOX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
FOX
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LYV
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-24.8%
Fair Value
$44.45
Current Price
$59.88
$15.43 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.6%
Earnings declined 49.3%
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 56.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FOX
The strongest argument for FOX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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 : FOX
The primary concerns for FOX are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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
FOX profiles as a declining 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
FOX scores higher overall (53/100 vs 42/100). 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.
Fox Corp Class B
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Fox Corporation is an American mass media company headquartered in New York City.
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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