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TKO GROUP HOLDINGS INC (TKO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TKO - US87256C1018 - Common Stock

196.43 USD
-2.29 (-1.15%)
Last: 9/9/2025, 8:13:19 PM
196.43 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/9/2025, 8:13:19 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall TKO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TKO against 79 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of TKO get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TKO is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TKO had positive earnings in the past year.
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 Return On Assets value of -0.63%, TKO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.23% of the companies in the same industry.
TKO's Return On Equity of -2.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TKO outperforms 60.76% of its industry peers.
TKO has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: TKO outperforms 72.15% of its industry peers.
TKO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.73%. This is significantly below the industry average of 20.67%.
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 has a Operating Margin of 25.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TKO outperforms 94.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TKO has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of TKO (68.42%) is better than 78.48% of its industry peers.
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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TKO is still creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for TKO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and 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

TKO has an Altman-Z score of 3.01. This indicates that TKO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.01, TKO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
TKO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.52) than 68.35% of its industry peers.
TKO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating TKO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.73, TKO is not doing good in the industry: 62.03% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 4.52
Altman-Z 3.01
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC8.75%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.99, TKO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
TKO has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
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

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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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, TKO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 18.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.22%
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3Y19.07%
EPS Next 5Y19.77%
Revenue Next Year69.37%
Revenue Next 2Y46.25%
Revenue Next 3Y27.18%
Revenue Next 5Y18.74%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

TKO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 78.26.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TKO is valued a bit cheaper than 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TKO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.07), we can say TKO is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.16 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TKO.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TKO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TKO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 78.26
Fwd PE 36.16
TKO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTKO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

TKO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TKO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 59.4
EV/EBITDA 41.87
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

A more expensive valuation may be justified as TKO's earnings are expected to grow with 19.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.14
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3Y19.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TKO has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, which is pretty low.
TKO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 10.54. TKO pays more dividend than 83.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, 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 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3Y19.07%
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 (9/9/2025, 8:13:19 PM)

After market: 196.43 0 (0%)

196.43

-2.29 (-1.15%)

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-3.37%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change-0.24%
Market Cap38.95B
Analysts81.6
Price Target198.62 (1.11%)
Short Float %7.94%
Short Ratio5.75
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)5.62%
PT rev (3m)9.12%
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 78.26
Fwd PE 36.16
P/S 15.31
P/FCF 59.4
P/OCF 58.24
P/B 9.76
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 41.87
EPS(TTM)2.51
EY1.28%
EPS(NY)5.43
Fwd EY2.77%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY1.68%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY1.72%
SpS12.83
BVpS20.13
TBVpS-35.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.14
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 3.01
F-Score4
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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-22.22%
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3Y19.07%
EPS Next 5Y19.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%92.07%
Revenue Next Year69.37%
Revenue Next 2Y46.25%
Revenue Next 3Y27.18%
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%