Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)vsNetflix Inc (NFLX)
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$174.13
-5.14%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $40.57B
NFLX
Netflix Inc
$71.71
-2.00%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $291.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Netflix Inc generates 84% more annual revenue ($48.37B vs $26.27B). LYV leads profitability with a 0.5% profit margin vs 0.3%. NFLX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. NFLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
LYV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
NFLX
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-2.2%
Fair Value
$147.92
Current Price
$174.13
$26.21 premium
Margin of Safety
-30.3%
Fair Value
$56.49
Current Price
$71.71
$15.22 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 156.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.9x book value
0.1% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : NFLX
The strongest argument for NFLX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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.
Bear Case : NFLX
The primary concerns for NFLX are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NFLX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — 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.
Monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NFLX scores higher overall (71/100 vs 54/100). 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.
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.
Netflix Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Netflix, Inc. is an American over-the-top content platform and production company headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California. The company's primary business is a subscription-based streaming service offering online streaming from a library of films and television series, including those produced in-house.
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