Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
SPHR
Sphere Entertainment Co.
$159.54
+3.44%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $5.14B
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$186.56
-0.39%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 273% more annual revenue ($5.06B vs $1.36B). TKO leads profitability with a 4.5% profit margin vs -5.7%. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
SPHR
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
TKO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.5%
Fair Value
$74.34
Current Price
$159.54
$85.20 premium
Margin of Safety
-39.5%
Fair Value
$150.80
Current Price
$186.56
$35.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 63.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% 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 EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SPHR
The primary concerns for SPHR are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 67.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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 25.9% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (675M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (63/100 vs 36/100) and 25.9% 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.
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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