LYV (Live Nation Entertainment) ROCE %: -11.42% (As of Mar. 2026)


LYV Live Nation Entertainment Inc LYV
82 GF Score
Price $179.46
GF Value $139.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Live Nation Entertainment ROCE %?

Live Nation Entertainment LYV +2.48% 82 ROCE % is -11.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LYV with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $139.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Live Nation Entertainment's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.42%.

Live Nation Entertainment  (NYSE:LYV) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Live Nation Entertainment ROCE % Related Terms

Live Nation Entertainment ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Nation Entertainment's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Live Nation Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.59 9.79 14.69 11.03 12.15

Live Nation Entertainment Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Live Nation Entertainment ROCE % Calculation

Live Nation Entertainment's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1346.56/( ( (19638.771 - 9358.279) + (22912.533 - 11028.85) )/ 2 )
=1346.56/( (10280.492+11883.683)/ 2 )
=1346.56/11082.0875
=12.15 %

Live Nation Entertainment's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1286.324/( ( (22912.533 - 11028.85) + (26068.092 - 15416.576) )/ 2 )
=-1286.324/( ( 11883.683 + 10651.516 )/ 2 )
=-1286.324/11267.5995
=-11.42 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -11.42% mean?
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) has a ROCE % of -11.42% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Live Nation Entertainment's ROCE % too high?
Live Nation Entertainment's current ROCE % is -11.42%. Overall, Live Nation Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Nation Entertainment's ROCE % compare to FOXA and FWONA?
Live Nation Entertainment's ROCE % of -11.42% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Live Nation Entertainment's current ROCE % is -11.42%. 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 $139.98, compared to a current price of $179.46 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -11.42%. Live Nation Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Nation Entertainment (LYV), the current ROCE % is -11.42% as of Mar. 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 $179.46 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $139.98. GuruFocus considers Live Nation Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LYV:

  • ROCE %: -11.42%
  • GF Value™: $139.98 vs. price of $179.46 (28.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 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.
82GF Score

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