TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$203.49
+0.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$575.50
+4.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $225.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 133% more annual revenue ($11.78B vs $5.06B). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs 4.5%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
TKO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
WDC
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 63.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.0%
Revenue surging 45.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 482.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 27.5x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.3% and operating margin at 37.0%. Revenue growth of 45.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 75.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.20 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 45.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (978M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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.
Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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