Liberty Media [FWONA] vs Live Nation [LYV] Detailed Stock Comparison
Liberty Media
NASDAQ
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Live Nation
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Liberty Media wins in 4 metrics, Live Nation wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Live Nation appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Liberty Media | Live Nation | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 85.67 | 65.44 | Live Nation |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.89 | 97.85 | Liberty Media |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 64.66 | 365.19 | Liberty Media |
| PEG Ratio | 65.90 | 63.28 | Live Nation |
| EV/EBITDA | 40.15 | 19.32 | Live Nation |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -6.49% | 3.88% | Live Nation |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -13.42% | 6.93% | Live Nation |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 6.93% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -0.43% | 59.35% | Live Nation |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.20% | 4.08% | Live Nation |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $492.00M | $1.05B | Live Nation |
| 1-Year Return | 27.16% | 66.12% | Live Nation |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.76 | 1.50 | Live Nation |
| Enterprise Value | $23.01B | $38.83B | Live Nation |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.55 | 1.64 | Live Nation |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 35.35% | 25.63% | Liberty Media |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $14 | $103 | Live Nation |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.00 | $2.34 | Live Nation |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.82 | 1.46 | Liberty Media |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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Liberty Media vs Live Nation Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Media | -0.93% | -3.55% | -6.27% | 0.02% | -6.88% | 2.80% |
| Live Nation | 3.28% | 4.78% | 6.02% | 13.69% | 3.96% | 18.49% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Media | 27.16% | 42.52% | 146.75% | 224.38% | 320.36% | 320.36% |
| Live Nation | 66.12% | 56.43% | 197.46% | 482.24% | 1,716.49% | 1,181.42% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Liberty Media vs Live Nation
| Metric | FWONA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $23.74B | $35.52B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 74,420 | 2,266,390 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 84,980 | 2,091,803 |
| Last Close | $85.67 | $153.13 |
| 52 Week Range | $66.26 - $96.40 | $89.69 - $157.75 |
| % from 52W High | -11.13% | -2.93% |
| All-Time High | $96.40 (Jun 30, 2025) | $157.75 (Feb 17, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -11.13% | -2.93% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.24% | 0.16% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.98% | -0.18% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.06% | 0.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.13% | 0.07% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.59% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 64.66 | 365.19 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $29.64 | $1.57 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $12.62 | $30.43 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $553.00M | $1.87B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $683.12M | $1.80B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Liberty Media vs Live Nation
| Metric | FWONA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 85.67 | 65.44 |
| Forward P/E | 65.90 | 63.28 |
| PEG Ratio | 65.90 | 63.28 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 6.76 | 1.50 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.89 | 97.85 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $23.74B | $35.52B |
| Enterprise Value | $23.01B | $38.83B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.55 | 1.64 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 40.15 | 19.32 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.82 | 1.46 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $29.64 | $1.57 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Liberty Media vs Live Nation
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FWONA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $447.00M | $3.38B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $325.00M | $2.25B |
| Gross Profit | $122.00M | $1.13B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-60.00M | $112.57M |
| EBITDA | $54.00M | $293.61M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-24.00M | $66.01M |
| Income Tax | $-29.00M | $19.71M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $5.00M | $46.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FWONA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $3.15B | $7.16B |
| Total Current Assets | $3.67B | $11.07B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.45B | $11.52B |
| Long-Term Debt | $4.53B | $7.66B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $7.06B | $2.11B |
| Retained Earnings | $7.18B | $-1.51B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $4.16B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FWONA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-88.00M | $1.91B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-191.59M |
| Free Cash Flow | $348.00M | $1.13B |
| Debt Repayment | $-6.00M | $-86.83M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FWONA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 362,744 | 18.29M |
| Short Ratio | 2.96 | 7.36 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.12% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 74,420 | 2,266,390 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 84,980 | 2,091,803 |
| Shares Outstanding | 249.36M | 234.36M |
| Float Shares | 238.36M | 156.06M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.32% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.89% | 0.77% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Liberty Media vs Live Nation
| Metric | FWONA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |