World Wrestling Entertainment Competitors

World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) and News (NASDAQ:NWSA) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares World Wrestling Entertainment and News' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for World Wrestling Entertainment and News, as provided by MarketBeat.

World Wrestling Entertainment presently has a consensus price target of $54.8333, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. News has a consensus price target of $23.6667, indicating a potential downside of 2.85%. Given World Wrestling Entertainment's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe World Wrestling Entertainment is more favorable than News.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares World Wrestling Entertainment and News' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

World Wrestling Entertainment has higher earnings, but lower revenue than News. World Wrestling Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than News, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

World Wrestling Entertainment has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, News has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

World Wrestling Entertainment pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. News pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. World Wrestling Entertainment pays out 56.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. News pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. World Wrestling Entertainment has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and News has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. World Wrestling Entertainment is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

67.5% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.2% of News shares are held by institutional investors. 40.2% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of News shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

World Wrestling Entertainment beats News on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares World Wrestling Entertainment and Wynn Resorts' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for World Wrestling Entertainment and Wynn Resorts, as provided by MarketBeat.

World Wrestling Entertainment presently has a consensus price target of $54.8333, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. Wynn Resorts has a consensus price target of $98.6429, indicating a potential downside of 26.32%. Given World Wrestling Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe World Wrestling Entertainment is more favorable than Wynn Resorts.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares World Wrestling Entertainment and Wynn Resorts' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Wynn Resorts has higher revenue and earnings than World Wrestling Entertainment. Wynn Resorts is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Wrestling Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

World Wrestling Entertainment has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Wynn Resorts has a beta of 2.32, indicating that its share price is 132% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

67.5% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.5% of Wynn Resorts shares are owned by institutional investors. 40.2% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Wynn Resorts shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

World Wrestling Entertainment beats Wynn Resorts on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYA) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares World Wrestling Entertainment and Liberty Global's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for World Wrestling Entertainment and Liberty Global, as provided by MarketBeat.

World Wrestling Entertainment presently has a consensus price target of $54.8333, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. Liberty Global has a consensus price target of $30.4714, indicating a potential upside of 23.77%. Given Liberty Global's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Liberty Global is more favorable than World Wrestling Entertainment.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares World Wrestling Entertainment and Liberty Global's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Liberty Global has higher revenue and earnings than World Wrestling Entertainment. Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Wrestling Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

World Wrestling Entertainment has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

67.5% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.6% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 40.2% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Liberty Global shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

World Wrestling Entertainment beats Liberty Global on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYK) and World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

49.4% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.5% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 40.2% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Liberty Global and World Wrestling Entertainment, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Liberty Global currently has a consensus target price of $30.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.75%. World Wrestling Entertainment has a consensus target price of $54.8333, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. Given Liberty Global's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Liberty Global is more favorable than World Wrestling Entertainment.

Risk & Volatility

Liberty Global has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, World Wrestling Entertainment has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Liberty Global and World Wrestling Entertainment's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Liberty Global has higher revenue and earnings than World Wrestling Entertainment.

Profitability

This table compares Liberty Global and World Wrestling Entertainment's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

World Wrestling Entertainment beats Liberty Global on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

News (NASDAQ:NWS) and World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

10.7% of News shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.5% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 39.4% of News shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 40.2% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for News and World Wrestling Entertainment, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

World Wrestling Entertainment has a consensus target price of $54.8333, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. Given World Wrestling Entertainment's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe World Wrestling Entertainment is more favorable than News.

Dividends

News pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. World Wrestling Entertainment pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. World Wrestling Entertainment pays out 56.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. News has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and World Wrestling Entertainment has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

News has a beta of 1.68, meaning that its share price is 68% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, World Wrestling Entertainment has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares News and World Wrestling Entertainment's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

World Wrestling Entertainment has lower revenue, but higher earnings than News.

Profitability

This table compares News and World Wrestling Entertainment's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

World Wrestling Entertainment beats News on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) and World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.6% of Pool shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.5% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.0% of Pool shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 40.2% of World Wrestling Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Pool and World Wrestling Entertainment, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Pool currently has a consensus target price of $299.75, indicating a potential downside of 10.31%. World Wrestling Entertainment has a consensus target price of $54.8333, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. Given World Wrestling Entertainment's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe World Wrestling Entertainment is more favorable than Pool.

Dividends

Pool pays an annual dividend of $2.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. World Wrestling Entertainment pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Pool pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. World Wrestling Entertainment pays out 56.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Pool has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and World Wrestling Entertainment has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

Pool has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, World Wrestling Entertainment has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Pool and World Wrestling Entertainment's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Pool has higher revenue and earnings than World Wrestling Entertainment. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than World Wrestling Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Pool and World Wrestling Entertainment's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Pool beats World Wrestling Entertainment on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.