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Live Nation EntertainmentBSP:L1YV34 76 Debt-to-Equity is 137.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6752% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:L1YV34 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$153.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Live Nation Entertainment ranks worse than 99.64% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Live Nation Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:L1YV34'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -185.62 Med: 2 Max: 137.04
Current: 137.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Live Nation Entertainment was 137.04. The lowest was -185.62. And the median was 2.00.
BSP:L1YV34's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.64% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs BSP:L1YV34: 137.04
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Live Nation Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Live Nation Entertainment Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
BSP:L1YV34 vs FWONA, FOXA, ROKU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Live Nation Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Live Nation Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Live Nation Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (BSP:L1YV34) has a Debt-to-Equity of 137.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. This is 6752% above median its historical median of 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #828 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Live Nation Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Live Nation Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 137.04 is 6752% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Live Nation Entertainment's value of 137.04 is 54716% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #828 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Live Nation Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Nation Entertainment's Debt-to-Equity compare to FWONA and FOXA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #828 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Live Nation Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Live Nation Entertainment's value of 137.04 is 54716% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 0.25, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.25, based on 831 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Live Nation Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity of 137.04 is 54716% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Nation Entertainment's current Debt-to-Equity is 137.04, which is 6752% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$153.52, compared to a current price of R$193.00 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 137.04, which is 6752% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 54716% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Live Nation Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34), the current Debt-to-Equity is 137.04 as of Jun. 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 (BSP:L1YV34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$193.00 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$153.52.
GuruFocus considers Live Nation Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:L1YV34:
Debt-to-Equity: 137.04 (6752% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: R$153.52 vs. price of R$193.00 (25.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54716% above the Media - Diversified median (#828 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:L1YV34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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