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LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT IN (LYV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LYV - US5380341090 - Common Stock

166.62 USD
+1.05 (+0.63%)
Last: 8/28/2025, 4:28:56 PM
165.11 USD
-1.51 (-0.91%)
After Hours: 8/28/2025, 4:28:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, LYV scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LYV was compared to 75 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. LYV has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LYV is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LYV was profitable.
LYV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LYV reported negative net income in multiple years.
LYV had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
LYV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLYV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.37%, LYV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LYV's Return On Equity of 152.16% is amongst the best of the industry. LYV outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.25%, LYV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LYV is significantly below the industry average of 23.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.42%) for LYV is below the current ROIC(9.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.37%
ROE 152.16%
ROIC 9.25%
ROA(3y)1.93%
ROA(5y)-3.03%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LYV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLYV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

LYV has a better Profit Margin (2.31%) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.91%, LYV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LYV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LYV has a Gross Margin of 25.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LYV underperforms 70.67% of its industry peers.
LYV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.91%
PM (TTM) 2.31%
GM 25.24%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y12.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.47%
LYV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLYV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LYV is creating some value.
LYV has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LYV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LYV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LYV Yearly Shares OutstandingLYV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
LYV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLYV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

LYV has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. This is not the best score and indicates that LYV is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LYV has a Altman-Z score of 2.05. This is in the better half of the industry: LYV outperforms 65.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LYV is 5.90, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LYV, 5.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.90, LYV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LYV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 13.86. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LYV's Debt to Equity ratio of 13.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LYV is outperformed by 76.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.86
Debt/FCF 5.9
Altman-Z 2.05
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.83%
LYV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLYV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that LYV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LYV has a Current ratio (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
LYV has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that LYV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LYV has a Quick ratio (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
LYV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLYV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 124.27% over the past year.
LYV shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.40%.
LYV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)124.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.4%
Revenue growth 3Y54.59%
Revenue growth 5Y14.93%
Sales Q2Q%16.32%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LYV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.32% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LYV will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-56.9%
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.28%
EPS Next 5Y10.32%
Revenue Next Year12.19%
Revenue Next 2Y10.43%
Revenue Next 3Y10.34%
Revenue Next 5Y8.39%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LYV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLYV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
LYV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLYV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 -2 4 -4 -6 -8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 72.13, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LYV.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LYV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.14, LYV is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 59.32, the valuation of LYV can be described as expensive.
LYV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LYV is cheaper than 61.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LYV is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.13
Fwd PE 59.32
LYV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLYV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LYV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LYV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LYV is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.59
EV/EBITDA 21.83
LYV Per share dataLYV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LYV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LYV does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT IN

NYSE:LYV (8/28/2025, 4:28:56 PM)

After market: 165.11 -1.51 (-0.91%)

166.62

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners77.57%
Inst Owner Change4.3%
Ins Owners2.56%
Ins Owner Change0.25%
Market Cap39.07B
Analysts82.22
Price Target174.13 (4.51%)
Short Float %12.29%
Short Ratio8.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-60.12%
Max EPS beat(2)20.42%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-60.12%
Max EPS beat(4)149.23%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.43%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.3%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)37.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.38%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.73%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.04%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.95%
PT rev (1m)3.93%
PT rev (3m)5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-46.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.13
Fwd PE 59.32
P/S 1.65
P/FCF 35.59
P/OCF 20.9
P/B 108.5
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.83
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY1.39%
EPS(NY)2.81
Fwd EY1.69%
FCF(TTM)4.68
FCFY2.81%
OCF(TTM)7.97
OCFY4.78%
SpS101.17
BVpS1.54
TBVpS-16.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.37%
ROE 152.16%
ROCE 12.01%
ROIC 9.25%
ROICexc 34.04%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 4.91%
PM (TTM) 2.31%
GM 25.24%
FCFM 4.63%
ROA(3y)1.93%
ROA(5y)-3.03%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)24.62%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.92%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y84.42%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y30.74%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y12.63%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.47%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 13.86
Debt/FCF 5.9
Debt/EBITDA 2.85
Cap/Depr 131.12%
Cap/Sales 3.25%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 106.69%
Profit Quality 200.39%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 2.05
F-Score6
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)96.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.31%
Profit Quality(3y)482.34%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)124.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60.19%
EPS Next Y-56.9%
EPS Next 2Y1.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.28%
EPS Next 5Y10.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.4%
Revenue growth 3Y54.59%
Revenue growth 5Y14.93%
Sales Q2Q%16.32%
Revenue Next Year12.19%
Revenue Next 2Y10.43%
Revenue Next 3Y10.34%
Revenue Next 5Y8.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y29.45%
EBIT Next Year140.85%
EBIT Next 3Y44.64%
EBIT Next 5Y29.95%
FCF growth 1Y-25.67%
FCF growth 3Y-12.93%
FCF growth 5Y59.39%
OCF growth 1Y-3.24%
OCF growth 3Y-1.05%
OCF growth 5Y29.71%