Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
CNK
Cinemark Holdings Inc
$35.08
-0.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.10B
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 681% more annual revenue ($26.27B vs $3.36B). CNK leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 0.5%. CNK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. CNK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CNK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LYV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+17.0%
Fair Value
$31.37
Current Price
$35.08
$3.71 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Earnings expanding 88.6% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
15.5% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 164 in profit
Earnings expanding 156.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
6.4% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : CNK
The strongest argument for CNK centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CNK
The primary concerns for CNK are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
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
CNK profiles as a growth 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.
CNK is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
CNK generates stronger free cash flow (299M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNK scores higher overall (69/100 vs 54/100) and 15.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cinemark Holdings Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., is in the motion picture business. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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.
Compare with Other ENTERTAINMENT Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?