Warner Music [WMG] vs Live Nation [LYV] Detailed Stock Comparison
Warner Music
NASDAQ
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Live Nation
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Warner Music wins in 10 metrics, Live Nation wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Warner Music appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Warner Music | Live Nation | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 55.63 | 65.44 | Warner Music |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 28.06 | 97.85 | Warner Music |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 568.72 | 365.19 | Live Nation |
| PEG Ratio | 22.65 | 63.28 | Warner Music |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.83 | 19.32 | Warner Music |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.59% | 3.88% | Warner Music |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.45% | 6.93% | Warner Music |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.45% | 6.93% | Warner Music |
| Return on Equity | 42.71% | 59.35% | Live Nation |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.46% | 4.08% | Warner Music |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $451.00M | $1.05B | Live Nation |
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 12.12% | 62.29% | Live Nation |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.56 | 1.50 | Live Nation |
| Enterprise Value | $20.84B | $38.83B | Live Nation |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.22 | 1.64 | Live Nation |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 45.94% | 25.63% | Warner Music |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $12 | $103 | Live Nation |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.57 | $2.34 | Live Nation |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.25 | 1.46 | Warner Music |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Warner Music vs Live Nation Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Music | -0.28% | 5.59% | 3.58% | 14.81% | -9.00% | 0.80% |
| Live Nation | 2.56% | 5.33% | 6.72% | 12.50% | 5.84% | 22.60% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Music | 12.12% | 11.68% | 5.26% | 5.68% | 5.68% | 5.68% |
| Live Nation | 62.29% | 63.84% | 202.17% | 533.59% | 1,655.34% | 1,192.64% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Warner Music vs Live Nation
| Metric | WMG | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $16.53B | $35.52B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,881,060 | 2,266,390 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,123,500 | 2,091,803 |
| Last Close | $31.55 | $158.43 |
| 52 Week Range | $25.56 - $36.64 | $91.25 - $159.00 |
| % from 52W High | -13.89% | -0.36% |
| All-Time High | $50.23 (Oct 25, 2021) | $159.00 (Aug 12, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -37.19% | -0.36% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.09% | 0.16% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.09% | -0.18% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.07% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.43% | 0.59% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 568.72 | 365.19 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.13 | $1.57 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.01 | $30.43 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $751.00M | $1.87B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $754.63M | $1.80B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.87% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.91 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Warner Music vs Live Nation
| Metric | WMG | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 55.63 | 65.44 |
| Forward P/E | 22.65 | 63.28 |
| PEG Ratio | 22.65 | 63.28 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.56 | 1.50 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 28.06 | 97.85 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $16.53B | $35.52B |
| Enterprise Value | $20.84B | $38.83B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.22 | 1.64 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.83 | 19.32 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.25 | 1.46 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.13 | $1.57 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Warner Music 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) | WMG | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.48B | $3.38B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $791.00M | $2.25B |
| Gross Profit | $693.00M | $1.13B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $181.00M | $112.57M |
| EBITDA | $207.00M | $293.61M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $65.00M | $66.01M |
| Income Tax | $29.00M | $19.71M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $36.00M | $46.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WMG | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $637.00M | $7.16B |
| Total Current Assets | $2.60B | $11.07B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $3.92B | $11.52B |
| Long-Term Debt | $4.51B | $7.66B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $790.00M | $2.11B |
| Retained Earnings | $-1.23B | $-1.51B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.39B | $4.16B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WMG | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $248.00M | $1.91B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-191.59M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-46.00M | $1.13B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-86.83M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WMG | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 5.64M | 18.29M |
| Short Ratio | 3.35 | 7.36 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.12% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,881,060 | 2,266,390 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,123,500 | 2,091,803 |
| Shares Outstanding | 517.94M | 234.36M |
| Float Shares | 144.63M | 156.06M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.32% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.05% | 0.77% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Warner Music vs Live Nation
| Metric | WMG | LYV |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.91 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.87% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.74 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.56% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.23 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 20, 2025 | N/A |