Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) 3-Year RORE % : -119.12% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:L1YV34 Live Nation Entertainment Inc BSP:L1YV34
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Price R$183.73
GF Value R$148.28
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What is Live Nation Entertainment 3-Year RORE %?

Live Nation Entertainment BSP:L1YV34 80 3-Year RORE % is -119.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:L1YV34 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R$148.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Media - Diversified companies, Live Nation Entertainment ranks worse than 92.16% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -119.12%.

The industry rank for Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:L1YV34's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
92.16% of 957 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -3.23 vs BSP:L1YV34: -119.12

Live Nation Entertainment  (BSP:L1YV34) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Live Nation Entertainment 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Live Nation Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Live Nation Entertainment Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % 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 56.10 37.55 6.00 -39.15 -119.12

BSP:L1YV34 vs FWONA, FOXA, ROKU: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Live Nation Entertainment 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( -1.865-1.045 )/( 2.443-0 )
=-2.91/2.443
=-119.12 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -119.12 mean?
Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34) has a 3-Year RORE % of -119.12 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #882 out of 957 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Live Nation Entertainment's current 3-Year RORE % is -119.12. Based on the distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #882 out of 957 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Live Nation Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Live Nation Entertainment's 3-Year RORE % compare to FWONA and FOXA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Live Nation Entertainment ranks #882 out of 957 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Live Nation Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Live Nation Entertainment and its competitors. Live Nation Entertainment's current 3-Year RORE % is -119.12. 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$148.28, compared to a current price of R$183.73 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -119.12. Live Nation Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Live Nation Entertainment (BSP:L1YV34), the current 3-Year RORE % is -119.12 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 (BSP:L1YV34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Live Nation Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$183.73 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$148.28. GuruFocus considers Live Nation Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:L1YV34:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -119.12
  • GF Value™: R$148.28 vs. price of R$183.73 (23.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

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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