Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) EV-to-EBIT: 46.64 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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BSP:L1YV34 Live Nation Entertainment Inc BSP:L1YV34
74 GF Score
Price R$193.00
GF Value R$153.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Live Nation Entertainment EV-to-EBIT?

Live Nation Entertainment BSP:L1YV34 74 EV-to-EBIT is 46.64 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 32.62. GuruFocus rates BSP:L1YV34 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$153.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Media - Diversified companies, Live Nation Entertainment ranks worse than 86.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Live Nation Entertainment's Enterprise Value is R$245,316 Mil. Live Nation Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$5,260 Mil. Therefore, Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT for today is 46.64.

The historical rank and industry rank for Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:L1YV34' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -521.55   Med: 32.62   Max: 110.77
Current: 46.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Live Nation Entertainment was 110.77. The lowest was -521.55. And the median was 32.62.

BSP:L1YV34's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
86.6% of 642 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.365 vs BSP:L1YV34: 46.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Live Nation Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$241,305 Mil. Live Nation Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$5,260 Mil. Live Nation Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.18%.


Live Nation Entertainment  (BSP:L1YV34) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Live Nation Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=5260.124/241305.047
=2.18 %

Live Nation Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$241,305 Mil.
Live Nation Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$5,260 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Live Nation Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Live Nation Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -92.49 25.16 20.19 32.19 28.52

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
EV-to-EBIT 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 35.26 34.32 28.52 43.89 46.61

BSP:L1YV34 vs FWONA, FOXA, ROKU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Live Nation Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=245315.750/5260.124
=46.64

Live Nation Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is R$245,316 Mil.
Live Nation Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$5,260 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 46.64 mean?
Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) has a EV-to-EBIT of 46.64 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 32.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #556 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Live Nation Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT of 46.64 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 32.62. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.37. Live Nation Entertainment's value of 46.64 is 350% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #556 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Live Nation Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Nation Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT compare to FWONA and FOXA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #556 out of 642 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Live Nation Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.37. Live Nation Entertainment's value of 46.64 is 350% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.62 vs. the industry median of 10.37, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.37, based on 642 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Live Nation Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT of 46.64 is 350% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Nation Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT is 46.64, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 32.62. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 46.64, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 32.62 and 350% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.37. Live Nation Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34), the current EV-to-EBIT is 46.64 as of Aug. 21, 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 46.64 (43% above median its 10-year median of 32.62)
  • GF Value™: R$153.52 vs. price of R$193.00 (25.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 350% above the Media - Diversified median (#556 of 642)

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 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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