Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Live Nation Entertainment (LYV): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Media & Entertainment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | LYV |
|---|---|
| Name | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Entertainment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Movies & Entertainment |
| Market Capitalization | 41.31 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | December 21, 2005 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LYV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 23.66% | 8.37% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 26.35% | 9.50% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 8.30% | -6.51% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LYV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 29.09% | 43.78% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.16 | 0.92 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -48.16% | -69.17% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LYV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.67 | 0.10 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.04 | 0.15 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) posts ROE of 21.01%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.01%
Group distribution
- Max
- 49.92%
- LYV
- 21.01%
- Q3
- 17.95%
- Median
- 7.20%
- Q1
- -4.53%
- Min
- -26.31%
Largest peers
- NFLX
- 53.46%
- GOOGL
- 44.29%
- GOOG
- 44.29%
- SPOT
- 35.81%
- META
- 32.26%
- LYV
- 21.01%
- DIS
- 8.01%
Net Margin (TTM)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) keeps 0.54% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.54%
Group distribution
- Max
- 32.91%
- Q3
- 11.75%
- Median
- 5.04%
- LYV
- 0.54%
- Q1
- -4.17%
- Min
- -25.14%
Largest peers
- GOOGL
- 50.03%
- GOOG
- 50.03%
- META
- 31.15%
- NFLX
- 29.69%
- SPOT
- 15.73%
- DIS
- 8.70%
- LYV
- 0.54%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) turns 8.90% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
8.90%
Group distribution
- Max
- 40.16%
- Q3
- 18.72%
- LYV
- 8.90%
- Median
- 8.63%
- Q1
- 1.90%
- Min
- -22.08%
Largest peers
- META
- 35.41%
- NFLX
- 34.63%
- GOOGL
- 31.81%
- GOOG
- 31.81%
- DIS
- 19.30%
- SPOT
- 13.52%
- LYV
- 8.90%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LYV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 21.01% | 7.20% |
| ROA (TTM) | 3.53% | 3.36% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 0.54% | 5.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.90% | 8.63% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 25.36% | 50.97% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) grew revenue 8.83%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) grew earnings per share -108.76%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LYV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.83% | 4.57% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 14.74% | 5.19% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -108.76% | 1.00% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | 25.23% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) has current ratio of 0.95, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.95
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.69
- Q3
- 2.53
- Median
- 1.52
- LYV
- 0.95
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.28
Largest peers
- GOOGL
- 2.79
- GOOG
- 2.79
- SPOT
- 2.13
- META
- 1.90
- NFLX
- 1.08
- LYV
- 0.95
- DIS
- 0.71
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) has debt-to-equity ratio of 5.10, above the industry benchmark range. Debt sits unusually high against shareholders’ equity, leaving the balance sheet more exposed to rate, refinancing, or earnings shocks.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
5.10
Group distribution
- LYV
- 5.10
- Max
- 3.65
- Q3
- 1.69
- Median
- 0.46
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- LYV
- 5.10
- NFLX
- 0.60
- META
- 0.42
- DIS
- 0.39
- GOOGL
- 0.22
- GOOG
- 0.22
- SPOT
- 0.05
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LYV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.95 | 1.52 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 5.10 | 0.46 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.70 | 1.29 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.33%
- Q3
- 0.65%
- LYV
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- DIS
- 1.28%
- META
- 0.35%
- GOOG
- 0.31%
- GOOGL
- 0.30%
- LYV
- 0.00%
- NFLX
- 0.00%
- SPOT
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 71.43%
- Q3
- 28.98%
- LYV
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- DIS
- 30.93%
- META
- 7.16%
- GOOGL
- 4.49%
- GOOG
- 4.49%
- LYV
- 0.00%
- NFLX
- 0.00%
- SPOT
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LYV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
No usable P/E ratio is available for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
--
Group distribution
- Max
- 51.21
- Q3
- 28.90
- Median
- 17.98
- Q1
- 11.53
- Min
- 1.64
- LYV
- --
Largest peers
- SPOT
- 36.75
- DIS
- 24.07
- META
- 20.82
- NFLX
- 18.33
- GOOGL
- 14.87
- GOOG
- 14.83
- LYV
- --
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) trades at 1.48 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
1.48
Group distribution
- Max
- 7.43
- Q3
- 3.82
- LYV
- 1.48
- Median
- 1.40
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- GOOGL
- 7.43
- GOOG
- 7.41
- SPOT
- 6.59
- META
- 6.46
- NFLX
- 5.24
- DIS
- 2.04
- LYV
- 1.48
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) trades at 88.69 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
LYV
Media & Entertainment industry group
88.69
Group distribution
- LYV
- 88.69
- Max
- 11.45
- Q3
- 5.30
- Median
- 1.84
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- -2.61
Largest peers
- LYV
- 88.69
- SPOT
- 12.62
- NFLX
- 8.89
- META
- 5.73
- GOOGL
- 5.31
- GOOG
- 5.29
- DIS
- 1.84
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LYV | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -- | 17.98 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 1.48 | 1.40 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 88.69 | 1.84 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 3.10% | 7.41% |