Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
SPHR
Sphere Entertainment Co.
$141.91
-2.23%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $5.21B
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$188.87
-1.18%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 291% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $1.36B). TKO leads profitability with a 4.3% profit margin vs -5.7%. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
SPHR
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
TKO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-24.0%
Fair Value
$76.45
Current Price
$141.91
$65.46 premium
Margin of Safety
-25.8%
Fair Value
$167.22
Current Price
$188.87
$21.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.4%
18.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SPHR
The strongest argument for SPHR centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SPHR
The primary concerns for SPHR are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 67.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SPHR profiles as a turnaround stock while TKO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPHR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 18.2% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (57/100 vs 36/100) and 18.2% revenue growth. 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.
Sphere Entertainment Co.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Visit Website →TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a sports and entertainment company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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