Manchester United Ltd (MANU)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
MANU
Manchester United Ltd
$20.77
+0.39%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.50B
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$173.88
+0.99%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $32.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 682% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $677.65M). TKO leads profitability with a 4.3% profit margin vs -6.3%. MANU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
MANU
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
TKO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MANU.
Margin of Safety
-23.7%
Fair Value
$170.12
Current Price
$173.88
$3.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 223.1% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 32.4%
18.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of -4.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MANU
The strongest argument for MANU centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MANU
The primary concerns for MANU are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 4.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 60.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MANU profiles as a turnaround stock while TKO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TKO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 18.2% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (57/100 vs 39/100) and 18.2% 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.
Manchester United Ltd
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Manchester United plc owns and operates a professional sports team in the UK. The company is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
Visit Website →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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