TKO (TKO) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at TKO (TKO): 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

Company profile fields for TKO (TKO)
Profile Item	TKO
Name	TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Communication Services
GICS Industry Group	Media & Entertainment
GICS Industry	Entertainment
GICS Sub-Industry	Movies & Entertainment
Market Capitalization	36.02 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	October 19, 1999
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

TKO

GSPC

TKO (TKO) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for TKO (TKO) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for TKO (TKO) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

TKO (TKO) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TKO	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	8.79%	8.37%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	33.14%	9.50%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	29.97%	-6.51%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

TKO

GSPC

TKO (TKO) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for TKO (TKO) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

TKO (TKO) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TKO	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	32.20%	43.78%
Beta (5Y)	0.61	0.92
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-34.80%	-69.17%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. TKO is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

TKO (TKO) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TKO	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.14	0.10
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.21	0.15

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

TKO (TKO) posts ROE of 9.39%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

9.39%

Group distribution

Max: 49.92%
Q3: 17.95%
TKO: 9.39%
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%
TKO: 9.39%
DIS: 8.01%

Where TKO (TKO) stands on ROE within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

TKO (TKO) keeps 5.18% 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.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

5.18%

Group distribution

Max: 32.91%
Q3: 11.75%
TKO: 5.18%
Median: 5.04%
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%
TKO: 5.18%

Where TKO (TKO) stands on net margin within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

TKO (TKO) turns 30.47% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

30.47%

Group distribution

Max: 40.16%
TKO: 30.47%
Q3: 18.72%
Median: 8.63%
Q1: 1.90%
Min: -22.08%

Largest peers

META: 35.41%
NFLX: 34.63%
GOOGL: 31.81%
GOOG: 31.81%
TKO: 30.47%
DIS: 19.30%
SPOT: 13.52%

Where TKO (TKO) stands on operating margin within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

TKO (TKO) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TKO	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	9.39%	7.20%
ROA (TTM)	5.22%	3.36%
Net Margin (TTM)	5.18%	5.04%
Operating Margin (TTM)	30.47%	8.63%
Gross Margin (TTM)	60.32%	50.97%

Growth

Revenue Growth

TKO (TKO) grew revenue -3.05%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

TKO (TKO): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Media & Entertainment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

TKO (TKO) grew earnings per share 11,200.00%, above the industry benchmark range. Profits are compounding faster than at any typical peer, though a depressed base year can inflate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters alongside the rate.

TKO (TKO): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Media & Entertainment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

TKO (TKO) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TKO	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-3.05%	4.57%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	60.74%	5.19%
EPS Growth (YoY)	11,200.00%	1.00%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	25.23%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

TKO (TKO) has current ratio of 1.35, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.35

Group distribution

Max: 4.69
Q3: 2.53
Median: 1.52
TKO: 1.35
Q1: 0.95
Min: 0.28

Largest peers

GOOGL: 2.79
GOOG: 2.79
SPOT: 2.13
META: 1.90
TKO: 1.35
NFLX: 1.08
DIS: 0.71

Where TKO (TKO) stands on current ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

TKO (TKO) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.60

Group distribution

Max: 3.65
Q3: 1.69
TKO: 0.60
Median: 0.46
Q1: 0.17
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

NFLX: 0.60
TKO: 0.60
META: 0.42
DIS: 0.39
GOOGL: 0.22
GOOG: 0.22
SPOT: 0.05

Where TKO (TKO) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

TKO (TKO) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TKO	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.35	1.52
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.60	0.46
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.39	1.29

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

TKO (TKO) has dividend yield of 1.66%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.66%

Group distribution

TKO: 1.66%
Max: 1.33%
Q3: 0.65%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

TKO: 1.66%
DIS: 1.28%
META: 0.35%
GOOG: 0.31%
GOOGL: 0.30%
NFLX: 0.00%
SPOT: 0.00%

Where TKO (TKO) stands on dividend yield within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

TKO (TKO) has payout ratio of 84.18%, above the peer distribution for its industry. The dividend consumes more reported earnings than peers normally do, leaving unusually thin earnings cover.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

84.18%

Group distribution

TKO: 84.18%
Max: 71.43%
Q3: 28.98%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

TKO: 84.18%
DIS: 30.93%
META: 7.16%
GOOGL: 4.49%
GOOG: 4.49%
NFLX: 0.00%
SPOT: 0.00%

Where TKO (TKO) stands on payout ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

TKO (TKO) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TKO	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.66%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	84.18%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

TKO (TKO) trades at P/E ratio of 51.21, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

51.21

Group distribution

TKO: 51.21
Max: 51.21
Q3: 28.90
Median: 17.98
Q1: 11.53
Min: 1.64

Largest peers

TKO: 51.21
SPOT: 36.75
DIS: 24.07
META: 20.82
NFLX: 18.33
GOOGL: 14.87
GOOG: 14.83

Where TKO (TKO) stands on P/E ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

TKO (TKO) trades at 6.50 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

6.50

Group distribution

Max: 7.43
TKO: 6.50
Q3: 3.82
Median: 1.40
Q1: 0.70
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

GOOGL: 7.43
GOOG: 7.41
SPOT: 6.59
TKO: 6.50
META: 6.46
NFLX: 5.24
DIS: 2.04

Where TKO (TKO) stands on P/S ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

TKO (TKO) trades at 4.14 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

TKO

Media & Entertainment industry group

4.14

Group distribution

Max: 11.45
Q3: 5.30
TKO: 4.14
Median: 1.84
Q1: 0.77
Min: -2.61

Largest peers

SPOT: 12.62
NFLX: 8.89
META: 5.73
GOOGL: 5.31
GOOG: 5.29
TKO: 4.14
DIS: 1.84

Where TKO (TKO) stands on P/B ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

TKO (TKO) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: TKO	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	51.21	17.98
P/S Ratio (TTM)	6.50	1.40
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	4.14	1.84
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.31%	7.41%