LYV (Live Nation Entertainment) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


LYV Live Nation Entertainment Inc LYV
83 GF Score
Price $179.79
GF Value $140.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Live Nation Entertainment Moat Score?

Live Nation Entertainment LYV -1.53% 83 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LYV with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $140.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Media - Diversified companies, Live Nation Entertainment ranks better than 99.52% on this metric.

Live Nation Entertainment has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Live Nation Entertainment has Wide Moat: Live Nation has a dominant position in live entertainment with strong brand strength, significant customer loyalty, and network effects. Its superior distribution network and pricing power provide durable competitive advantages, resulting in an entry-level wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Live Nation Entertainment might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Live Nation Entertainment  (NYSE:LYV) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Live Nation Entertainment Moat Score Related Terms

LYV vs FWONA, FOXA, ROKU: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Live Nation Entertainment's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #5 out of 1037 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Live Nation Entertainment's Moat Score too high?
Live Nation Entertainment's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #5 out of 1037 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Live Nation Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Nation Entertainment's Moat Score compare to FWONA and FOXA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #5 out of 1037 companies for Moat Score. This places Live Nation Entertainment in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Live Nation Entertainment's current Moat Score is 7. 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 (LYV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $140.67, compared to a current price of $179.79 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Live Nation Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Nation Entertainment (LYV), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 11, 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 (LYV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $179.79 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $140.67. GuruFocus considers Live Nation Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LYV:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $140.67 vs. price of $179.79 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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