Fox Corp Class A (FOXA)vsLive Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)
FOXA
Fox Corp Class A
$58.23
-1.00%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $24.17B
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$174.13
-5.14%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $40.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 62% more annual revenue ($26.27B vs $16.20B). FOXA leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs 0.5%. LYV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 17.90. FOXA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
FOXA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
LYV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-16.0%
Fair Value
$49.75
Current Price
$58.23
$8.48 premium
Margin of Safety
-2.2%
Fair Value
$147.92
Current Price
$174.13
$26.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 156.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.6%
Earnings declined 49.3%
0.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FOXA
The strongest argument for FOXA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FOXA
The primary concerns for FOXA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LYV
The primary concerns for LYV are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FOXA profiles as a declining stock while LYV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
LYV is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
LYV generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FOXA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "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.
Fox Corp Class A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Fox Corporation is an American mass media company headquartered in New York City.
Visit Website →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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