Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Live Nation Entertainment Inc stock (LYV) is currently trading at $154.92. Live Nation Entertainment Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.42. Analyst consensus price target for LYV is $183.27. WallStSmart rates LYV as Underperform.
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- Live Nation Entertainment Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LYV Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LYV analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around peg ratio and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $37 in profit
83.38% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Paying $1.42 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) Areas to Watch (6)
Losing money on operations
Earnings declining -56.10%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 129.0x book value
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Solid revenue growth at 11.10% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.42) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 36.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (7.47), Price/Book (128.96) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.10%, EPS Growth at -56.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at -0.82%, Profit Margin at 1.97%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 36.70% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LYV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LYV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.42x sits near its historical average of 1.48x (85th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 25.27x set in Jun 2021, and 2272% above its historical low of 0.06x in Mar 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › ENTERTAINMENT
The Big Picture
Live Nation Entertainment Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 25.2B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 197.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 3670.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -406M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
Earnings fell 56% YoY while revenue grew 11%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor ENTERTAINMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
Bottom Line
Live Nation Entertainment Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 197.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Live Nation Entertainment Inc(LYV)
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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.