Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock (FWONA)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
FWONA
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock
$87.03
+0.05%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $22.49B
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$170.15
+0.04%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 553% more annual revenue ($26.27B vs $4.02B). FWONA leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs 0.5%. FWONA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.59. LYV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
FWONA
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
LYV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.7%
Fair Value
$687.59
Current Price
$87.03
$600.56 discount
Margin of Safety
-2.1%
Fair Value
$148.00
Current Price
$170.15
$22.15 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.3% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 164 in profit
Earnings expanding 156.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 472.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FWONA
The strongest argument for FWONA centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FWONA
The primary concerns for FWONA are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 110.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
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
FWONA 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.
FWONA is growing revenue faster at 18.3% — sustainability is the question.
FWONA generates stronger free cash flow (271M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 43/100). FWONA offers better value entry with a 88.7% 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.
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Formula One Group is dedicated to the motorsports business.
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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