Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)vsRoku Inc (ROKU)
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$160.07
-0.58%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $40.15B
ROKU
Roku Inc
$122.26
-2.65%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $21.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 416% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $4.97B). ROKU leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs 0.3%. ROKU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. ROKU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
LYV
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
ROKU
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-4.7%
Fair Value
$144.27
Current Price
$160.07
$15.80 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ROKU.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 22.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 56.1%
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ROKU
The strongest argument for ROKU centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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.
Bear Case : ROKU
The primary concerns for ROKU are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 106.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYV profiles as a value stock while ROKU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ROKU carries more volatility with a beta of 2.03 — expect wider price swings.
ROKU is growing revenue faster at 22.4% — sustainability is the question.
LYV generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ROKU scores higher overall (44/100 vs 42/100) and 22.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Roku Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Roku, Inc. operates a TV streaming platform. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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