Which has grown faster, LYV or SATS?

Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — LYV at a 100.74% CAGR versus SATS at 50.70%.

Is LYV or SATS more profitable?

LYV runs the higher net margin — LYV at 0.33% versus SATS at -97.56%.

Which has been the better investment, LYV or SATS?

Over the past 10-year, LYV delivered the higher annualized total return — LYV at 23.01% versus SATS at 9.84%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) vs EchoStar Corporation (SATS)

LYV leads on 9 of 12 compared metrics.

A side-by-side comparison of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and EchoStar Corporation across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of July 4, 2026. The ● marks the stronger figure on each row (cheaper multiple, higher margin/return).

LYV

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

$43.42B

$186.59Communication Services

SATS

EchoStar Corporation

$29.26B

$101.50Communication Services

Total return — LYV vs SATS

growth of $100 · last 18y

LYV +1185.1%SATS +211.4%LYV compounded faster

LYV SATS

LYV vs SATS: by the numbers

•LYV is the larger company ($43.42B vs $29.26B market cap).
•LYV is profitable (0.33% net margin) while SATS runs a net loss (-97.56%).
•LYV grew revenue faster over the past five years (100.74% vs 50.70% CAGR).

Which is better, LYV or SATS?

Metric tally: LYV 9 · SATS 3

It depends on what you're optimizing for:

GrowthLYV(faster 5Y revenue CAGR)

QualityLYV(higher ROIC)

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	LYV	SATS
P/S ratio	1.69●	1.98
P/B ratio	159.63	5.21●
EV / EBITDA	21.29●	36.08
FCF yield	2.84%	—

Profitability

Metric	LYV	SATS
Gross margin	23.01%	27.08%●
Operating margin	5.45%●	2.19%
Net margin	0.33%●	-97.56%
ROE	183.01%●	-256.45%
ROIC	7.87%●	-0.18%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	LYV	SATS
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	100.74%●	50.70%
EPS CAGR (5Y)	13.01%●	-12.41%
FCF CAGR (5Y)	31.48%●	5.55%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	16.41%	33.14%●

Frequently asked

Which is better, LYV or SATS?: It depends on your goal. growth: LYV (faster 5Y revenue CAGR); quality: LYV (higher ROIC). Across all compared metrics, LYV leads 9 to 3.
Which has grown faster, LYV or SATS?: Over the past five years, LYV grew revenue faster — LYV at a 100.74% CAGR versus SATS at 50.70%.
Is LYV or SATS more profitable?: LYV runs the higher net margin — LYV at 0.33% versus SATS at -97.56%.
Which has been the better investment, LYV or SATS?: Over the past 10-year, LYV delivered the higher annualized total return — LYV at 23.01% versus SATS at 9.84%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Dig into the metrics

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified July 4, 2026.