Live Nation Entertainment (MEX:LYV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.55 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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MEX:LYV Live Nation Entertainment Inc MEX:LYV
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What is Live Nation Entertainment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Live Nation Entertainment MEX:LYV 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.55 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates MEX:LYV with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,928.43. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Media - Diversified companies, Live Nation Entertainment ranks worse than 82.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Live Nation Entertainment's current share price is MXN2395.00. Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN940.03. Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:LYV' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.71   Max: 3.15
Current: 2.57

During the past years, Live Nation Entertainment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.15. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.71.

MEX:LYV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
82.38% of 738 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs MEX:LYV: 2.57

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Live Nation Entertainment's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN548.194. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN940.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Live Nation Entertainment  (MEX:LYV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Live Nation Entertainment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Live Nation Entertainment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Live Nation Entertainment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Live Nation Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Live Nation Entertainment Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.38 2.48 2.12 2.20 2.55

MEX:LYV vs FWONA, FOXA, ROKU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Live Nation Entertainment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Live Nation Entertainment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2395.00/940.03
=2.55

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Live Nation Entertainment's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=548.194/333.9520*333.9520
=548.194

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Live Nation Entertainment Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 281.600 241.428 389.519
201612 129.136 241.432 178.623
201703 114.868 243.801 157.343
201706 226.803 244.955 309.205
201709 279.811 246.819 378.591
201712 221.257 246.524 299.724
201803 130.274 249.554 174.332
201806 262.016 251.989 347.240
201809 330.913 252.439 437.765
201812 245.516 251.233 326.353
201903 160.436 254.202 210.769
201906 275.676 256.143 359.419
201909 340.250 256.759 442.544
201912 258.535 256.974 335.981
202003 151.732 258.115 196.313
202006 8.078 257.797 10.464
202009 19.122 260.280 24.534
202012 22.092 260.474 28.324
202103 27.690 264.877 34.911
202106 53.151 271.696 65.330
202109 247.950 274.310 301.861
202112 250.221 278.802 299.717
202203 161.772 287.504 187.907
202206 366.149 296.311 412.662
202209 507.940 296.808 571.506
202212 368.725 296.797 414.884
202303 247.065 301.836 273.353
202306 396.177 305.109 433.629
202309 581.754 307.789 631.205
202312 431.262 306.746 469.512
202403 274.797 312.332 293.819
202406 450.401 314.175 478.753
202409 614.105 315.301 650.431
202412 498.660 315.605 527.648
202503 299.246 319.799 312.489
202506 562.798 322.561 582.673
202509 664.148 324.800 682.862
202512 489.450 324.054 504.400
202603 294.313 330.213 297.646
202606 548.194 333.952 548.194

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.55 mean?
Live Nation Entertainment (MEX:LYV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.55 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #608 out of 738 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Live Nation Entertainment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.55 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 3.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. Live Nation Entertainment's value of 2.55 is 222.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #608 out of 738 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Live Nation Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Nation Entertainment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FWONA and FOXA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #608 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Live Nation Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. Live Nation Entertainment's value of 2.55 is 222.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Live Nation Entertainment's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 3.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Live Nation Entertainment has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.79, based on 738 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Live Nation Entertainment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.55 is 222.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Nation Entertainment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.55, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Nation Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Live Nation Entertainment (MEX:LYV) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.55. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,928.43, compared to a current price of MXN2,395.00 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.55, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 222.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.79. Live Nation Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Nation Entertainment (MEX:LYV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.55 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Live Nation Entertainment (MEX:LYV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,395.00 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,928.43.

Key valuation signals for MEX:LYV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.55 (49% above median its 10-year median of 1.71)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,928.43 vs. price of MXN2,395.00 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 222.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#608 of 738)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LYV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Live Nation Entertainment Business Description

Address 9348 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, 90210
Live Nation is the largest live entertainment company in the world, serving as a concert promoter, venue operator, and ticketing platform. In addition, the firm generates revenue from sponsorships and advertising. With offices in 51 countries, Live Nation promotes concerts globally and it owned, operated, or had exclusive booking rights to more than 400 venues worldwide at the end of 2025, which the firm says makes it the second-largest operator of music venues globally. In 2025, Live Nation promoted nearly 55,000 events, drawing roughly 160 million fans. Ticketmaster is a dominant global ticketing service, selling nearly 650 million tickets in 2025.
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