Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$374.71
+1.53%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $80.93B
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$167.82
+6.71%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $37.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 695% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $25.20B). ELV leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 2.0%. ELV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. ELV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LYV
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.5%
Fair Value
$1011.48
Current Price
$374.71
$636.77 discount
Margin of Safety
+9.8%
Fair Value
$167.55
Current Price
$167.82
$0.27 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 16.8%
2.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 144.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LYV
The primary concerns for LYV are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
LYV is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HEALTHCARE PLANS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ELV scores higher overall (56/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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