Live Nation [LYV] vs Liberty Media [FWONK] Detailed Stock Comparison
Live Nation
NYSE
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Liberty Media
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Live Nation wins in 14 metrics, Liberty Media wins in 4 metrics, with 0 ties. Live Nation appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Live Nation | Liberty Media | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 65.44 | 95.05 | Live Nation |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 97.85 | 3.24 | Liberty Media |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 365.19 | 64.66 | Liberty Media |
| PEG Ratio | 63.28 | 71.64 | Live Nation |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.32 | 44.78 | Live Nation |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.88% | -6.49% | Live Nation |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.93% | -13.42% | Live Nation |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 6.93% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 59.35% | -0.43% | Live Nation |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.08% | 1.20% | Live Nation |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.05B | $492.00M | Live Nation |
| 1-Year Return | 66.12% | 30.17% | Live Nation |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.50 | 6.76 | Live Nation |
| Enterprise Value | $38.83B | $25.66B | Live Nation |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.64 | 7.30 | Live Nation |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 25.63% | 35.35% | Liberty Media |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $103 | $14 | Live Nation |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.34 | $1.01 | Live Nation |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.46 | 0.82 | Liberty Media |
Performance
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Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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Live Nation vs Liberty Media Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Nation | 3.28% | 4.78% | 6.02% | 13.69% | 3.96% | 18.49% |
| Liberty Media | -1.13% | -2.97% | -5.47% | 2.23% | -3.57% | 4.22% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Nation | 66.12% | 56.43% | 197.46% | 482.24% | 1,716.49% | 1,181.42% |
| Liberty Media | 30.17% | 43.61% | 160.23% | 253.33% | 299.67% | 299.67% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Live Nation vs Liberty Media
| Metric | LYV | FWONK |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $35.52B | $23.74B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,266,390 | 1,161,040 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,091,803 | 1,043,400 |
| Last Close | $153.13 | $96.00 |
| 52 Week Range | $89.69 - $157.75 | $72.69 - $106.26 |
| % from 52W High | -2.93% | -9.66% |
| All-Time High | $157.75 (Feb 17, 2025) | $106.26 (Jun 30, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -2.93% | -9.66% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.16% | -0.24% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.18% | -0.98% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | -0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | -0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.59% | 0.00% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 365.19 | 64.66 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.57 | $29.64 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $30.43 | $12.62 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.87B | $553.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.80B | $683.12M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Live Nation vs Liberty Media
| Metric | LYV | FWONK |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 65.44 | 95.05 |
| Forward P/E | 63.28 | 71.64 |
| PEG Ratio | 63.28 | 71.64 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.50 | 6.76 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 97.85 | 3.24 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $35.52B | $23.74B |
| Enterprise Value | $38.83B | $25.66B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.64 | 7.30 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 19.32 | 44.78 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.46 | 0.82 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.57 | $29.64 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Live Nation vs Liberty Media
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) | LYV | FWONK |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.38B | $447.00M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.25B | $325.00M |
| Gross Profit | $1.13B | $122.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $112.57M | $-60.00M |
| EBITDA | $293.61M | $54.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $66.01M | $-24.00M |
| Income Tax | $19.71M | $-29.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $46.30M | $5.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LYV | FWONK |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $7.16B | $3.15B |
| Total Current Assets | $11.07B | $3.67B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $11.52B | $1.45B |
| Long-Term Debt | $7.66B | $4.53B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.11B | $7.06B |
| Retained Earnings | $-1.51B | $7.18B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $4.16B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LYV | FWONK |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.91B | $-88.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-191.59M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.13B | $348.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-86.83M | $-6.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LYV | FWONK |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 18.29M | 6.33M |
| Short Ratio | 7.36 | 5.82 |
| Short % of Float | 0.12% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,266,390 | 1,161,040 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,091,803 | 1,043,400 |
| Shares Outstanding | 234.36M | 249.36M |
| Float Shares | 156.06M | 238.36M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.32% | 0.04% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.77% | 1.00% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Live Nation vs Liberty Media
| Metric | LYV | FWONK |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |