Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
SPHR
Sphere Entertainment Co.
$120.02
+6.85%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.02B
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$191.00
+0.98%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $36.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 308% more annual revenue ($5.54B vs $1.36B). TKO leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs -5.7%. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SPHR
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
TKO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.3%
Fair Value
$77.49
Current Price
$120.02
$42.53 premium
Margin of Safety
-16.7%
Fair Value
$180.29
Current Price
$191.00
$10.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.5%
Earnings expanding 185.9% YoY
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SPHR
The strongest argument for SPHR centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SPHR
The primary concerns for SPHR are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SPHR profiles as a turnaround stock while TKO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPHR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (428M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 38/100) and 21.5% 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.
Sphere Entertainment Co.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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