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TKO

S&P 500
Weak · 23/100

TKO Group Holdings

Communication Services
Movies & Entertainment

$188.79

0.8%

Updated Aug 7, 11:30 AM ET

Report Card

TKO at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Weak · 23/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 13.0% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$37.16B

P/E

158.67x

Forward P/E (est.)

170.98x

ROE

6.0%

Revenue Growth

6.3%

EPS Growth

-7.2%

Profit Margin

5.7%

FCF Yield

1.5%

Debt / Equity

1.07x

ROIC

8.0%

Interest Coverage

4.12x

Current Ratio

1.34x

Dividend Yield

1.5%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

23/100

Business Overview
Research

TKO Group Holdings (TKO) is a large-cap company in the Movies & Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $37.16B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $4.74B in revenue and $195.40M in net profit.

Our model rates TKO Weak (23/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Economic Moat

Evidence of durable competitive advantage in the filed financials (5 years of history).

No moat evidenceMoat evidence score: 35/100

The numbers don't show a durable competitive advantage — margins, growth, or returns on capital have been unstable or thin. Great returns are still possible; they just aren't protected.

Operating margin level7/100

10.0% average over the last 3 years

Operating margin stability0/100

±17.3 pts around 23.1% across 5 years

Revenue durability64/100

grew in 3 of the last 4 year-over-year periods

Free-cash-flow consistency100/100

positive in 5 of 5 years

Return on invested capital15/100

8.0% latest fiscal year

A moat can't be proven by numbers alone — this scores the evidence a durable advantage leaves behind (pricing power, consistency, returns on capital), computed the same way for every stock. Pair it with the business overview before concluding anything.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what TKO's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. TKO trades near $188.79, below its 50-day average ($195.58) and 200-day average ($198.03). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 36 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. TKO's is $8.74 (~4.6% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month TKO found buyers near $192.64 (support) and sellers near $218.85 (resistance); its 52-week range is $152.29–$226.94. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.9× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

46.4%

1/4 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpointEPS growingEPS growing faster than revenue

Revenue moved from $1.03B in 2021 to $4.74B in 2025, a 46.4% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 6.3% year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
Research
1/4 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%ROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

59.0%

Operating Margin

17.6%

Net Margin

4.1%

ROE

6.0%

TKO Group Holdings keeps about 5.7% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 59.0% gross margin and 17.6% operating margin. Return on equity is 6.0% and return on invested capital about 8.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
Research
3/4 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityInterest covered 3×+Short-term bills covered

Total Debt

$4.64B

Net Debt

$3.85B

Net Debt / EBITDA

4.61x

Debt / Equity

1.07x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.1x, and operating profit covers interest about 4.1x, with a current ratio of 1.3x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $4.64B of total debt against $788.89M of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research
1/2 checks passedPositive free cash flowFCF yield above 2%

Operating CF

$1.29B

Free Cash Flow

$1.29B

FCF Margin

27.2%

In the latest year TKO Group Holdings produced about $1.29B of operating cash flow and $1.29B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 1.5% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
Research
1/3 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)

P/E

158.67x

P/S

8.12x

P/B

10.3x

EV / EBITDA

TKO trades at 158.7x trailing earnings (about 171.0x on estimated forward earnings), 8.1x sales, and 10.3x book value. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where TKO sits versus its Communication Services sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
158.7xExpensive
Forward P/E
171.0xExpensive
P/S ratio
8.1xExpensive
Revenue growth
6.3%Average
EPS growth
-7.2%Weak
Gross margin
59.0%Average
Net margin
5.7%Average
ROE
6.0%Average

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 44 Communication Services companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How TKO stacks up against its Communication Services peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Communication Services sector (95 S&P 500 companies), TKO ranks #40 of 95 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (158.7x P/E vs. 17.1x median) with a lower return on equity (6.0% vs. 14.9%) and faster revenue growth (6.3% vs. 5.3%).

P/E vs sector

158.7x

median 17.1x

ROE vs sector

6.0%

median 14.9%

Growth vs sector

6.3%

median 5.3%

Sector rank

#40

of 95 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
TKOThis stock158.7x6.3%Weak· 23
LYV12.6%Weak· 32
PSKY1.1%Weak· 14
RDDT53x70.6%Strong· 83
BIDU-4.0%Weak· 25
RBLX38.1%Weak· 26
CHT27.2x4.1%Neutral· 55
ERIC13x-7.4%Neutral· 54
Communication Services median17.1x5.3%0/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianRDDTCHTERICTKOP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Communication Services companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 95 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $188.79 today · expected CAGR -8%2%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$5.02B$5.32B$5.64B$5.98B$6.34B
Net income$200.77M$212.82M$225.59M$239.12M$253.47M
EPS$1.02$1.08$1.15$1.21$1.29
Share price (low)$96.90$102.72$108.88$115.41$122.34
Share price (high)$162.19$171.92$182.23$193.17$204.76
CAGR (low–high)-49% / -14%-26% / -5%-17% / -1%-12% / 1%-8% / 2%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for TKO:

  • As an established S&P 500 member in Communication Services, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against TKO:

  • A rich 158.7x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
  • Our model's overall read is Weak (23/100).
Key Risks
Research

Valuation risk — at 158.7x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.1x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: TKO Group Holdings is a large-cap communication services business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 158.7x earnings, which our model scores Weak (23/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Analyst Ratings

What 27 Wall Street analysts covering TKO recommend (August 2026). Consensus is a useful sanity check — not a substitute for your own homework.

Buy
consensus · score 4.1 / 5 across 27 analysts
Strong Buy 9Buy 12Hold 6Sell 0Strong Sell 0

Analysts have turned more positive over the last three months (+3 pts of buy ratings).

Latest SEC Filings

TKO's most recent filings, straight from SEC EDGAR. Annual and quarterly reports are the deep dives; 8-Ks flag material events the moment they happen.

TKO — frequently asked questions

Is TKO a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates TKO Group Holdings Weak (23/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is TKO's rating on The Stocks School?

TKO Group Holdings currently scores 23/100 (Weak) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does TKO's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from TKO Group Holdings's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for TKO calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this TKO analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell TKO. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.