Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$154.92
+1.45%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.85B
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$193.94
+0.24%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $15.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 432% more annual revenue ($25.20B vs $4.74B). TKO leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs 2.0%. TKO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LYV
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
TKO
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LYV.
Margin of Safety
-98.9%
Fair Value
$105.77
Current Price
$193.94
$88.17 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Earnings expanding 65.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 133.6x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.46 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 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 85.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (253M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (58/100 vs 47/100) and 11.9% 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.
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.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a sports and entertainment company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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