Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Series C Common Stock (BATRK)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
BATRK
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Series C Common Stock
$48.84
-1.25%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.19B
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$170.15
+0.04%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 3403% more annual revenue ($26.27B vs $749.97M). LYV leads profitability with a 0.5% profit margin vs -8.6%. LYV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BATRK
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
LYV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-14.9%
Fair Value
$35.80
Current Price
$48.84
$13.04 premium
Margin of Safety
-2.1%
Fair Value
$148.00
Current Price
$170.15
$22.15 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 193.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 164 in profit
Earnings expanding 156.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.3%
0.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 472.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BATRK
The strongest argument for BATRK centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BATRK
The primary concerns for BATRK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.73 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LYV
The primary concerns for LYV are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 137.04 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BATRK profiles as a turnaround stock while LYV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
LYV is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
LYV generates stronger free cash flow (130M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LYV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Series C Common Stock
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Liberty Braves Group, through its subsidiary, Braves Holdings, LLC, owns the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Club (ANLBC), assets and liabilities associated with the ANLBC stadium and mixed-use development project.
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.
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