Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) — Stock Score Summary

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (73/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Live Nation is a classic Peter Lynch 'tenbagger' candidate with an absolute monopoly on live music venues and ticketing (Ticketmaster). The structural shift from physical goods to experiential spending is a powerful tailwind that the market consistently underprices, and the business possesses immense pricing power as fans show inelastic demand for live events.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest live entertainment company, operating across concert promotion, venue management, artist management, and ticketing services through its dominant Ticketmaster brand. The company's unparalleled scale and vertical integration provide a significant competitive moat, controlling key aspects of the live event value chain globally. Its extensive network of artists and venues, combined with proprietary technology, underpins its market leadership and strong pricing power.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$167.64
Market Cap$38.9B
P/E (Forward)77.49
Price/Book-275.70
Return on Equity14.9%
Return on Invested Capital11.3%
Debt/Equity738.27
Gross Margin25.9%
Operating Margin-9.9%
Revenue Growth12.2%
Free Cash Flow$2.1B

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.’s (LYV) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (41), and Momentum (73) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. have an economic moat?
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. in?
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (United States).