Logo image of TKO

TKO GROUP HOLDINGS INC (TKO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TKO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US87256C1018 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

184.9  -0.66 (-0.36%)

After market: 184.9 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

TKO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 74 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. TKO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. TKO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

6

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TKO was profitable.
TKO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years TKO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
TKO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
TKO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTKO 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 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of -0.63%, TKO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.00%, TKO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.92% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.37%, TKO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TKO is significantly below the industry average of 23.18%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.37%) for TKO is well below the 3 year average (14.73%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TKO had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.63%
ROE -2%
ROIC 4.37%
ROA(3y)9.63%
ROA(5y)9.36%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)29.24%
ROIC(3y)14.73%
ROIC(5y)14.52%
TKO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTKO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

TKO's Operating Margin of 25.88% is amongst the best of the industry. TKO outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TKO has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 68.42%, TKO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.88%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 68.42%
OM growth 3Y16.54%
OM growth 5Y23.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
TKO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTKO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40 60

4

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TKO is creating some value.
TKO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
TKO Yearly Shares OutstandingTKO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
TKO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTKO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.86 indicates that TKO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of TKO (2.86) is better than 74.32% of its industry peers.
TKO has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.52. This is a neutral value as TKO would need 4.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.52, TKO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that TKO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
TKO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TKO outperforms 43.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 4.52
Altman-Z 2.86
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC9.03%
TKO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTKO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that TKO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TKO has a Current ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
TKO has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that TKO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of TKO (0.99) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
TKO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTKO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

4

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for TKO have decreased strongly by -43.08% in the last year.
TKO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 36.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.08%
EPS 3Y22.79%
EPS 5Y36.5%
EPS Q2Q%317.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%92.07%

3.2 Future

TKO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.77% yearly.
TKO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-26.65%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y16.37%
EPS Next 5Y19.77%
Revenue Next Year61.97%
Revenue Next 2Y42.34%
Revenue Next 3Y24.91%
Revenue Next 5Y18.74%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
TKO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTKO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
TKO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTKO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6 8

4

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 73.67, TKO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TKO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TKO is cheaper than 64.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TKO is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.85, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.86, the valuation of TKO can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TKO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TKO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 73.67
Fwd PE 34.86
TKO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTKO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200 250

4.2 Price Multiples

TKO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
64.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TKO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 55.8
EV/EBITDA 39.63
TKO Per share dataTKO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TKO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TKO's earnings are expected to grow with 16.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y16.37%

4

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.80%, TKO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.74, TKO pays a better dividend. On top of this TKO pays more dividend than 83.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, TKO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%

5.2 History

TKO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
TKO Yearly Dividends per shareTKO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

23.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TKO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.38%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y16.37%
TKO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTKO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
TKO Dividend Payout.TKO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TKO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TKO GROUP HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:TKO (8/19/2025, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 184.9 0 (0%)

184.9

-0.66 (-0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners98.13%
Inst Owner Change-3.83%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change-0.13%
Market Cap36.59B
Analysts82.31
Price Target188.06 (1.71%)
Short Float %8.3%
Short Ratio5.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-13 2025-06-13 (0.38)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)262.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-44.96%
Max EPS beat(2)570.8%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)128.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.56%
Max EPS beat(4)570.8%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)68.07%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)53.71%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)52.67%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.54%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.07%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.5%
PT rev (1m)2.36%
PT rev (3m)9.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 73.67
Fwd PE 34.86
P/S 14.38
P/FCF 55.8
P/OCF 54.71
P/B 9.17
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 39.63
EPS(TTM)2.51
EY1.36%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY2.87%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY1.79%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY1.83%
SpS12.85
BVpS20.17
TBVpS-35.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.63%
ROE -2%
ROCE 5.5%
ROIC 4.37%
ROICexc 4.47%
ROICexgc 84.04%
OM 25.88%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 68.42%
FCFM 25.78%
ROA(3y)9.63%
ROA(5y)9.36%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)29.24%
ROIC(3y)14.73%
ROIC(5y)14.52%
ROICexc(3y)24.53%
ROICexc(5y)26.42%
ROICexgc(3y)44.43%
ROICexgc(5y)38.81%
ROCE(3y)22.69%
ROCE(5y)22.64%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.84%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-54.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y-41.05%
OM growth 3Y16.54%
OM growth 5Y23.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 4.52
Debt/EBITDA 2.94
Cap/Depr 3.88%
Cap/Sales 0.51%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.26%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 2.86
F-Score4
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)96.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.08%
EPS 3Y22.79%
EPS 5Y36.5%
EPS Q2Q%317.86%
EPS Next Y-26.65%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y16.37%
EPS Next 5Y19.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%92.07%
Revenue Next Year61.97%
Revenue Next 2Y42.34%
Revenue Next 3Y24.91%
Revenue Next 5Y18.74%
EBIT growth 1Y151.25%
EBIT growth 3Y39.61%
EBIT growth 5Y38.63%
EBIT Next Year54.14%
EBIT Next 3Y37.41%
EBIT Next 5Y28.78%
FCF growth 1Y309.81%
FCF growth 3Y12.83%
FCF growth 5Y22.14%
OCF growth 1Y161.37%
OCF growth 3Y13.55%
OCF growth 5Y20.2%