Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
SPHR
Sphere Entertainment Co.
$157.24
-1.88%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $5.49B
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$197.26
+0.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $37.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 282% more annual revenue ($5.06B vs $1.33B). SPHR leads profitability with a 8.6% profit margin vs 4.5%. SPHR trades at a lower P/E of 51.6x. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
SPHR
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
TKO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-32.9%
Fair Value
$71.34
Current Price
$157.24
$85.90 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TKO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 37.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 63.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.7%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SPHR
The strongest argument for SPHR centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 37.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SPHR
The primary concerns for SPHR are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. A P/E of 51.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 74.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SPHR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TKO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPHR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
SPHR is growing revenue faster at 37.7% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (675M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (63/100 vs 45/100) and 25.9% 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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