Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 7.87%
Is Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 7.87% is 3322% above its 5-year average of 0.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-23.41%–8.07%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 1.03% above its 12-month average of 7.79%.
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LYV Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
7.87%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
7.79%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
7.46%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
0.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
0.03%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
1.72%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
1.17%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+3321.74%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+23297.30%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+357.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+571.74%
LYV Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) | $40.92B | 7.87% | 7.79% | 7.46% | 0.23% |
| Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO)vs › | $40.15B | -1.24% | -6.09% | -7.74% | -1.19% |
| Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)vs › | $34.09B | 14.86% | -5.48% | -8.00% | -8.84% |
| Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)vs › | $50.89B | 9.30% | 10.31% | 10.05% | 9.40% |
| Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)vs › | $21.81B | 1.48% | 7.23% | 9.95% | 10.52% |
| Roku, Inc. (ROKU)vs › | $20.75B | -0.17% | -3.54% | -12.09% | -7.09% |
| Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)vs › | $20.09B | 7.23% | 7.32% | 7.21% | 6.82% |
| Pinterest, Inc. (PINS)vs › | $14.16B | 5.88% | 4.75% | 0.70% | 1.11% |
| Snap Inc. (SNAP)vs › | $9.12B | -8.20% | -9.93% | -15.13% | -15.09% |
| The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD)vs › | $8.99B | 13.38% | 11.70% | 7.72% | 8.12% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
7.9%
ROE
183.0%
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYV stock is 7.87%.
- Is Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 7.87% is 3322% above its 5-year average of 0.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-23.41%–8.07%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYV stock is 7.79%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYV stock is 7.46%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYV stock is 0.23%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYV stock is 0.03%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYV stock is 1.72%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LYV stock is 1.17%.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.87% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | -5.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | -23.41% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.95% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | -1.77% |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.88% |
| 2015-12-31 | -7.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.18% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.77% |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.60% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.37% |
| 2010-12-31 | -1.69% |
| 2009-12-31 | -3.21% |
| 2008-12-31 | -15.78% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | -0.03% |
| 2005-12-31 | -1.20% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.55% |
| 2003-12-31 | -4.04% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., incorporated in 2005 and formerly known as Live Nation, Inc. until its name change in January 2010, is a global leader in live entertainment, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The company's diverse operations are organized into three primary business segments: Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising. The Concerts segment is responsible for organizing and promoting live musical performances, utilizing its extensive portfolio of owned or managed venues, as well as various rented third-party locations. This division also oversees the management and operation of music venues, produces major music festivals, develops related content, and offers management and other support services to artists. Through its Ticketing segment, Live Nation manages a comprehensive suite of ticketing operations. This includes supplying advanced ticketing software and services to its clients and facilitating the sale of tickets for both its own events and a wide array of third-party performances and gatherings. These range from professional sports and collegiate athletics to performing arts, museums, and theaters, with tickets distributed via leading online platforms like livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, mobile applications, and various physical outlets. The segment also provides services for ticket resale. The Sponsorship & Advertising division focuses on developing and executing global, national, and local sponsorship programs and advertising campaigns. This involves selling placements for signage, promotional activities, and rich media advertisements—including those associated with live streaming and music-related content—distributed throughout its vast ecosystem of venues, events, and digital properties. Additionally, this segment specializes in crafting and producing bespoke events and programs tailored to specific brand requirements. As of December 31, 2021, Live Nation Entertainment owned, operated, or leased 165 entertainment venues across North America and an additional 94 international entertainment venues.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- CEO
- Michael Rapino