News [NWSA] vs Live Nation [LYV] Detailed Stock Comparison
News
NASDAQ
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Live Nation
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: News wins in 9 metrics, Live Nation wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Both stocks appear equally matched on key metrics.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | News | Live Nation | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 35.63 | 51.89 | News |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.02 | 329.20 | News |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 32.19 | 393.22 | News |
| PEG Ratio | 27.57 | 63.26 | News |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.19 | 19.62 | News |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.74% | 4.28% | News |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.96% | 3.33% | News |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.96% | 3.33% | News |
| Return on Equity | 6.72% | 68.51% | Live Nation |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.53% | 4.19% | Live Nation |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $602.00M | $1.05B | Live Nation |
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 11.41% | 66.86% | Live Nation |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.69 | 1.56 | Live Nation |
| Enterprise Value | $18.24B | $38.62B | Live Nation |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.78 | 1.70 | Live Nation |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | N/A | 33.33% | N/A |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $18 | $99 | Live Nation |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.82 | $2.95 | Live Nation |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.24 | 1.46 | News |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
News vs Live Nation Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| News | 0.27% | -0.41% | -1.41% | 8.04% | 4.34% | 6.70% |
| Live Nation | 1.13% | -0.96% | 0.60% | 14.90% | 5.64% | 17.77% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| News | 11.41% | 72.25% | 104.32% | 107.65% | 78.88% | 78.88% |
| Live Nation | 66.86% | 57.29% | 219.39% | 503.93% | 1,572.42% | 1,173.56% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: News vs Live Nation
| Metric | NWSA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $17.33B | $35.48B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,561,660 | 1,801,493 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,180,117 | 2,249,518 |
| Last Close | $29.30 | $152.19 |
| 52 Week Range | $23.38 - $30.75 | $87.33 - $157.75 |
| % from 52W High | -4.72% | -3.52% |
| All-Time High | $34.04 (May 06, 2013) | $157.75 (Feb 17, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -13.92% | -3.52% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.01% | -0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 2.43% | -0.11% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.69% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 32.19 | 393.22 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $14.48 | $0.47 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.71 | $30.89 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.20B | $2.06B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-670,875,008 | $1.64B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.72% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.20 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: News vs Live Nation
| Metric | NWSA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 35.63 | 51.89 |
| Forward P/E | 27.57 | 63.26 |
| PEG Ratio | 27.57 | 63.26 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.69 | 1.56 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.02 | 329.20 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $17.33B | $35.48B |
| Enterprise Value | $18.24B | $38.62B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.78 | 1.70 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.19 | 19.62 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.24 | 1.46 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $14.48 | $0.47 |
Financial Statements Comparison: News 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) | NWSA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.01B | $3.38B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | N/A | $2.25B |
| Gross Profit | N/A | $1.13B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $176.00M | $112.57M |
| EBITDA | $315.00M | $293.61M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $151.00M | $66.01M |
| Income Tax | $44.00M | $19.71M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $137.00M | $46.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NWSA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.10B | $7.16B |
| Total Current Assets | $6.84B | $11.07B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $4.08B | $11.52B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.82B | $7.66B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $9.08B | $2.11B |
| Retained Earnings | $-1.48B | $-1.51B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $2.03B | $4.16B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | NWSA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $509.00M | $1.91B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-191.59M |
| Free Cash Flow | $575.00M | $1.13B |
| Debt Repayment | $-4.00M | $-86.83M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-36.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | NWSA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 6.43M | 18.29M |
| Short Ratio | 1.84 | 7.36 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.12% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,561,660 | 1,801,493 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,180,117 | 2,249,518 |
| Shares Outstanding | 569.09M | 234.36M |
| Float Shares | 562.84M | 155.94M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.33% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.04% | 0.78% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: News vs Live Nation
| Metric | NWSA | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.20 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.72% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.20 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.48% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.60 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 12, 2025 | N/A |