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Comparative Analysis of Investment Value in the Media and Entertainment Industry
- 1 Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, United States
- 2 The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China
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Abstract
Propelled by technological development, the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry has experienced a remarkable transformation and expansion over the past few decades, giving rise to numerous potential investment opportunities. In this context, this essay conducts a comparative analysis of value investing in the M&E industry, focusing on Paramount Global, Netflix, Fox Corporation, and The Walt Disney Company. This research utilizes value investing principles proposed by Benjamin Graham to evaluate the financial strength and profitability of four research subjects. The study suggests Netflix as the most desirable investment due to its robust revenue growth, EPS projection, and profitability trends while highlighting the fierce competition, high valuation risks, and cybersecurity threats faced by Netflix. This paper also acknowledges its limitations related to historical data, market dynamics, and quantitative analysis. The aim of this study is to explore implying value investing in the M&E industry and provide investors with a recommendation of the most desirable investment option in this sector.
Keywords
Finance, Value Investing, The Media and Entertainment industry
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Huang,Y.;Yan,J. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Investment Value in the Media and Entertainment Industry. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,98,56-64.
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