Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$157.26
-0.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $37.21B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$442.36
+2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $152.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 114% more annual revenue ($25.20B vs $11.78B). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs 2.0%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.87. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
LYV
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+9.8%
Fair Value
$167.55
Current Price
$157.26
$10.29 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WDC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Every $100 of equity generates 86 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.0%
Revenue surging 45.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 477.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
2.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 135.6x book value
Moderate valuation
Trading at 21.2x book value
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 : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.3% and operating margin at 37.0%. Revenue growth of 45.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYV profiles as a value stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.16 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 45.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (978M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
Compare with Other ENTERTAINMENT Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?