Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV)vsNews Corp B (NWS)
LYV
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
$163.28
-1.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $38.57B
NWS
News Corp B
$31.31
+1.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $16.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Live Nation Entertainment Inc generates 197% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $8.62B). NWS leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 0.3%. NWS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.23. NWS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
LYV
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
NWS
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+12.2%
Fair Value
$172.04
Current Price
$163.28
$8.76 discount
Margin of Safety
+66.3%
Fair Value
$79.38
Current Price
$31.31
$48.07 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 140.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 9.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYV
The strongest argument for LYV centers on Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NWS
The strongest argument for NWS centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : LYV
The primary concerns for LYV are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NWS
The primary concerns for NWS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
LYV is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — 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
NWS scores higher overall (54/100 vs 42/100). 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.
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.
News Corp B
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
News Corporation is an American mass media and publishing company operating across digital real estate information, news media, book publishing, and cable television.
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