Comprehensive Stock Comparison
Compare Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) vs Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) vs Reservoir Media, Inc. (RSVR) vs LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) vs Anghami Inc. (ANGH) Stock
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Quick Verdict
| Category | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | ANGH | 88.7% revenue growth vs LVO's -3.4% |
| Value | SIRI | Better valuation composite |
| Quality / Margins | SIRI | 9.4% net margin vs ANGH's -81.4% |
| Stability / Safety | ANGH | Beta 0.53 vs LVO's 1.43 |
| Dividends | SIRI | 4.7% yield, 2-year raise streak, vs WMG's 2.6% |
| Momentum (1Y) | RSVR | +14.6% vs ANGH's -56.5% |
| Efficiency (ROA) | WMG | 3.0% ROA vs LVO's -45.3% |
Who Each Stock Is For
Income & stability
Growth exposure
Long-term compounding (10Y)
Sleep-well-at-night portfolio
Defensive / Recession hedge
Business Model
What each company does and how it makes money
Warner Music Group is one of the world's three major music companies that discovers, develops, and markets recording artists and their music. It generates revenue primarily from recorded music sales and streaming (about 85% of revenue) and music publishing royalties (about 15%), with income coming from physical sales, digital downloads, streaming platforms, and licensing music for films, TV, and advertising. Its competitive advantage lies in owning a massive, valuable catalog of iconic recordings and publishing rights—including works from artists like Madonna, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran—which provides stable, recurring revenue and significant negotiating power with digital platforms.
Sirius XM is a subscription-based satellite radio and audio entertainment company that broadcasts hundreds of music, sports, talk, and news channels across North America. It generates revenue primarily from monthly subscription fees — with automotive partnerships driving most new subscribers — supplemented by advertising on non-music channels and connected vehicle services. Its key moat is its exclusive satellite spectrum licenses and deep integration with automakers, giving it a captive audience in millions of vehicles where it's factory-installed.
Reservoir Media is a music rights company that owns and manages copyrights to songs and sound recordings. It generates revenue primarily through music publishing royalties (roughly 60% of revenue) from song copyrights and recorded music income (roughly 40%) from master recordings. The company's moat lies in its diversified catalog of over 140,000 copyrights and 36,000 master recordings—a valuable, evergreen asset that generates predictable royalties across multiple platforms.
LiveOne is a digital media company that operates a portfolio of live music streaming, podcasting, and music-related content platforms. It generates revenue primarily through subscription fees from its LiveXLive and Slacker streaming services, advertising across its podcast network PodcastOne, and merchandise sales — with subscriptions and advertising being the dominant streams. The company's competitive advantage lies in its integrated ecosystem of live music streaming, original content production, and podcast distribution, creating a differentiated offering in the crowded digital entertainment space.
Anghami is a leading Arabic music streaming platform serving the Middle East and North Africa region. It generates revenue primarily through subscription fees — around 70% of revenue — with the remainder coming from advertising and partnerships. Its key advantage is its deep catalog of Arabic music and localized content that global competitors cannot easily replicate.
Revenue Breakdown by Segment
How each company's revenue is distributed across its business units
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Financial Metrics Comparison
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Financial Scorecard
RSVR leads in 2 of 6 categories (Financial Metrics, Total Returns). SIRI leads in 1 (Valuation Metrics). 2 tied.
Financial Metrics (TTM)
SIRI and ANGH operate at a comparable scale, with $8.6B and $0 in trailing revenue. SIRI is the more profitable business, keeping 9.4% of every revenue dollar as net income compared to ANGH's -81.4%. On growth, WMG holds the edge at +10.4% YoY revenue growth, suggesting stronger near-term business momentum.
| Metric | WMGWarner Music Grou… | SIRISirius XM Holding… | RSVRReservoir Media, … | LVOLiveOne, Inc. | ANGHAnghami Inc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueTrailing 12 months | $6.9B | $8.6B | $170M | $78M | $0 |
| EBITDAEarnings before interest/tax | $1.1B | $2.1B | $66M | -$19M | -$6M |
| Net IncomeAfter-tax profit | $305M | $805M | $7M | -$24M | -$6M |
| Free Cash FlowCash after capex | $572M | $1.2B | $12.8B | -$16M | -$777,324 |
| Gross MarginGross profit ÷ Revenue | +45.9% | +49.4% | +64.4% | +18.6% | -30.8% |
| Operating MarginEBIT ÷ Revenue | +11.2% | +17.2% | +21.7% | -27.5% | -79.6% |
| Net MarginNet income ÷ Revenue | +4.4% | +9.4% | +3.9% | -30.5% | -81.4% |
| FCF MarginFCF ÷ Revenue | +8.3% | +14.5% | +75.5% | -21.0% | -60.7% |
| Rev. Growth (YoY)Latest quarter vs prior year | +10.4% | +0.2% | +7.8% | -31.2% | — |
| EPS Growth (YoY)Latest quarter vs prior year | -24.4% | -65.0% | -58.3% | +40.7% | -44.4% |
Valuation Metrics
At 9.8x trailing earnings, SIRI trades at a 87% valuation discount to RSVR's 74.8x P/E. On an enterprise value basis, SIRI's 6.8x EV/EBITDA is more attractive than RSVR's 15.7x.
| Metric | WMGWarner Music Grou… | SIRISirius XM Holding… | RSVRReservoir Media, … | LVOLiveOne, Inc. | ANGHAnghami Inc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market CapShares × price | $10.7B | $7.4B | $588M | $64M | $27M |
| Enterprise ValueMkt cap + debt − cash | $14.8B | $17.0B | $961M | $64M | $25M |
| Trailing P/EPrice ÷ TTM EPS | 40.86x | 9.76x | 74.75x | -2.57x | -0.27x |
| Forward P/EPrice ÷ next-FY EPS est. | 21.00x | 6.96x | 89.70x | — | — |
| PEG RatioP/E ÷ EPS growth rate | — | 0.20x | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDAEnterprise value multiple | 12.81x | 6.80x | 15.66x | — | — |
| Price / SalesMarket cap ÷ Revenue | 1.60x | 0.86x | 3.71x | 0.56x | 0.35x |
| Price / BookPrice ÷ Book value/share | 19.61x | 0.68x | 1.62x | — | 0.29x |
| Price / FCFMarket cap ÷ FCF | 19.92x | 5.91x | — | 19.68x | — |
Profitability & Efficiency
WMG delivers a 37.0% return on equity — every $100 of shareholder capital generates $37 in annual profit, vs $-7 for ANGH. ANGH carries lower financial leverage with a 0.21x debt-to-equity ratio, signaling a more conservative balance sheet compared to WMG's 6.09x. On the Piotroski fundamental quality scale (0–9), SIRI scores 6/9 vs ANGH's 2/9, reflecting solid financial health.
| Metric | WMGWarner Music Grou… | SIRISirius XM Holding… | RSVRReservoir Media, … | LVOLiveOne, Inc. | ANGHAnghami Inc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM)Return on equity | +37.0% | +7.0% | +0.0% | — | -6.9% |
| ROA (TTM)Return on assets | +3.0% | +3.0% | +0.0% | -45.3% | -6.2% |
| ROICReturn on invested capital | +11.4% | +6.7% | +3.7% | — | -2.5% |
| ROCEReturn on capital employed | +12.8% | +7.9% | +4.6% | -170.7% | -2.1% |
| Piotroski ScoreFundamental quality 0–9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Debt / EquityFinancial leverage | 6.09x | 0.84x | 1.08x | — | 0.21x |
| Net DebtTotal debt minus cash | $4.1B | $9.6B | $372M | -$297,000 | -$2M |
| Cash & Equiv.Liquid assets | $532M | $94M | $21M | $4M | $14M |
| Total DebtShort + long-term debt | $4.6B | $9.7B | $394M | $4M | $12M |
| Interest CoverageEBIT ÷ Interest expense | 3.70x | 3.30x | 1.37x | -4.17x | -749.60x |
Total Returns (with DRIP)
A $10,000 investment in WMG five years ago would be worth $8,535 today (with dividends reinvested), compared to $294 for ANGH. Over the past 12 months, RSVR leads with a +14.6% total return vs ANGH's -56.5%. The 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) favors RSVR at 9.9% vs ANGH's -46.7% — a key indicator of consistent wealth creation.
| Metric | WMGWarner Music Grou… | SIRISirius XM Holding… | RSVRReservoir Media, … | LVOLiveOne, Inc. | ANGHAnghami Inc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD ReturnYear-to-date | -5.4% | +8.4% | +19.9% | +20.9% | -25.0% |
| 1-Year ReturnPast 12 months | -12.9% | -4.8% | +14.6% | -29.1% | -56.5% |
| 3-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends | -2.6% | -42.8% | +32.7% | -43.3% | -84.8% |
| 5-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends | -14.6% | -51.4% | -16.4% | -86.7% | -97.1% |
| 10-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends | +7.2% | -15.5% | -10.5% | -98.2% | -96.9% |
| CAGR (3Y)Annualised 3-year return | -0.9% | -17.0% | +9.9% | -17.3% | -46.7% |
Risk & Volatility
ANGH is the less volatile stock with a 0.53 beta — it tends to amplify market swings less than LVO's 1.43 beta. A beta below 1.0 means the stock typically moves less than the S&P 500. RSVR currently trades 98.0% from its 52-week high vs ANGH's 39.5% drawdown — a narrower gap to the peak suggests stronger recent price momentum.
| Metric | WMGWarner Music Grou… | SIRISirius XM Holding… | RSVRReservoir Media, … | LVOLiveOne, Inc. | ANGHAnghami Inc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta (5Y)Sensitivity to S&P 500 | 0.59x | 0.87x | 0.60x | 1.43x | 0.53x |
| 52-Week HighHighest price in past year | $34.94 | $25.36 | $9.15 | $9.80 | $7.60 |
| 52-Week LowLowest price in past year | $25.56 | $18.69 | $6.56 | $3.70 | $2.25 |
| % of 52W HighCurrent price vs 52-week peak | +81.9% | +86.6% | +98.0% | +56.0% | +39.5% |
| RSI (14)Momentum oscillator 0–100 | 43.0 | 56.0 | 79.3 | 63.2 | 58.2 |
| Avg Volume (50D)Average daily shares traded | 1.9M | 4.6M | 49K | 61K | 1.0M |
Analyst Outlook
Analyst consensus: WMG as "Buy", SIRI as "Buy", RSVR as "Buy". Consensus price targets imply 28.2% upside for RSVR (target: $12) vs 2.5% for SIRI (target: $23). For income investors, SIRI offers the higher dividend yield at 4.66% vs LVO's 0.98%.
| Metric | WMGWarner Music Grou… | SIRISirius XM Holding… | RSVRReservoir Media, … | LVOLiveOne, Inc. | ANGHAnghami Inc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst RatingConsensus buy/hold/sell | Buy | Buy | Buy | — | — |
| Price TargetConsensus 12-month target | $36.50 | $22.50 | $11.50 | — | — |
| # AnalystsCovering analysts | 24 | 32 | 1 | — | — |
| Dividend YieldAnnual dividend ÷ price | +2.6% | +4.7% | — | +1.0% | — |
| Dividend StreakConsecutive years of raises | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Dividend / ShareAnnual DPS | $0.74 | $1.02 | — | $0.05 | — |
| Buyback YieldShare repurchases ÷ mkt cap | +0.1% | +1.8% | 0.0% | +1.6% | 0.0% |
Historical Charts
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Chart 1Total Return — 5 Years (Rebased to 100)
| Stock | Feb 21 | Feb 26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Music Group … (WMG) | 100 | 85.07 | -14.9% |
| Sirius XM Holdings … (SIRI) | 100 | 32.54 | -67.5% |
| Reservoir Media, In… (RSVR) | 105.49 | 74.05 | -29.8% |
| LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) | 100 | 11.45 | -88.5% |
| Anghami Inc. (ANGH) | 100 | 2.65 | -97.4% |
Warner Music Group … (WMG) returned -15% over 5 years vs Anghami Inc. (ANGH)'s -97%.
Chart 2Revenue Growth — 10 Years
| Stock | 2016 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Music Group … (WMG) | $3.2B | $6.7B | +106.6% |
| Sirius XM Holdings … (SIRI) | $5.0B | $8.6B | +70.6% |
| Reservoir Media, In… (RSVR) | $49M | $159M | +222.4% |
| LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) | $0.00 | $114M | — |
| Anghami Inc. (ANGH) | $31M | $78M | +150.1% |
Warner Music Group Corp.'s revenue grew from $3.2B (2016) to $6.7B (2025) — a 8.4% CAGR. Sirius XM Holdings Inc.'s revenue grew from $5.0B (2016) to $8.6B (2025) — a 6.1% CAGR.
Chart 3Net Margin Trend — 10 Years
| Stock | 2016 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Music Group … (WMG) | 0.8% | 5.4% | +606.6% |
| Sirius XM Holdings … (SIRI) | 14.9% | 9.4% | -36.7% |
| Reservoir Media, In… (RSVR) | 7.8% | 4.9% | -37.7% |
| LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) | -63.3% | -16.4% | +74.2% |
| Anghami Inc. (ANGH) | -21.6% | -81.4% | -276.7% |
Warner Music Group Corp.'s net margin went from 1% (2016) to 5% (2025). Sirius XM Holdings Inc.'s net margin went from 15% (2016) to 9% (2025).
Chart 4P/E Ratio History — 9 Years
| Stock | 2017 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Music Group … (WMG) | 74.4 | 43.8 | -41.1% |
| Sirius XM Holdings … (SIRI) | 38.3 | 8.9 | -76.8% |
| Reservoir Media, In… (RSVR) | 36 | 75.4 | +109.4% |
Warner Music Group Corp. has traded in a 33x–74x P/E range over 5 years; current trailing P/E is ~41x. Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has traded in a 9x–212x P/E range over 8 years; current trailing P/E is ~10x.
Chart 5EPS Growth — 10 Years
| Stock | 2016 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Music Group … (WMG) | 0.05 | 0.7 | +1305.6% |
| Sirius XM Holdings … (SIRI) | 1.5 | 2.25 | +50.0% |
| Reservoir Media, In… (RSVR) | 30.82 | 0.12 | -99.6% |
| LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) | -1.2 | -2.14 | -78.3% |
| Anghami Inc. (ANGH) | -1.3 | -11 | -746.2% |
Warner Music Group Corp.'s EPS grew from $0.05 (2016) to $0.70 (2025) — a 34% CAGR. Sirius XM Holdings Inc.'s EPS grew from $1.50 (2016) to $2.25 (2025) — a 5% CAGR.
Chart 6Free Cash Flow — 5 Years
Warner Music Group Corp. generated $539M FCF in 2025 (+742% vs 2021). Sirius XM Holdings Inc. generated $1B FCF in 2025 (-23% vs 2021).
WMG vs SIRI vs RSVR vs LVO vs ANGH: Key Questions Answered
9 questions · data-driven answers · updated daily
01Is WMG or SIRI or RSVR or LVO or ANGH a better buy right now?
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) offers the better valuation at 9.8x trailing P/E (7.0x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) a "Buy" — based on 24 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.
02Which has the better valuation — WMG or SIRI or RSVR or LVO or ANGH?
On trailing P/E, Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) is the cheapest at 9.8x versus Reservoir Media, Inc. at 74.8x. On forward P/E, Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is actually cheaper at 7.0x.
03Which is the better long-term investment — WMG or SIRI or RSVR or LVO or ANGH?
Over the past 5 years, Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) delivered a total return of -14.6%, compared to -97.1% for Anghami Inc. (ANGH). A $10,000 investment in WMG five years ago would be worth approximately $9K today (assuming dividends reinvested). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: WMG returned +7.2% versus LVO's -98.2%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.
04Which is safer — WMG or SIRI or RSVR or LVO or ANGH?
By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Anghami Inc. (ANGH) is the lower-risk stock at 0.53β versus LiveOne, Inc.'s 1.43β — meaning LVO is approximately 170% more volatile than ANGH relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Anghami Inc. (ANGH) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 21% versus 6% for Warner Music Group Corp. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.
05Which has better profit margins — WMG or SIRI or RSVR or LVO or ANGH?
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) is the more profitable company, earning 9.4% net margin versus -81.4% for Anghami Inc. — meaning it keeps 9.4% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: SIRI leads at 22.3% versus -79.6% for ANGH. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — RSVR leads at 63.8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.
06Is WMG or SIRI or RSVR or LVO or ANGH more undervalued right now?
On forward earnings alone, Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) trades at 7.0x forward P/E versus 89.7x for Reservoir Media, Inc. — 82.7x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for RSVR: 28.2% to $11.50.
07Which pays a better dividend — WMG or SIRI or RSVR or LVO or ANGH?
In this comparison, SIRI (4.7% yield), WMG (2.6% yield), LVO (1.0% yield) pay a dividend. RSVR, ANGH do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.
08Is WMG or SIRI or RSVR or LVO or ANGH better for a retirement portfolio?
For long-horizon retirement investors, Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.59), 2.6% yield). Both have compounded well over 10 years (WMG: +7.2%, LVO: -98.2%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.
09What are the main differences between WMG and SIRI and RSVR and LVO and ANGH?
Both stocks operate in the Communication Services sector, making this a peer-level intra-sector comparison — the same macro tailwinds and headwinds will affect both. In terms of investment character: WMG is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; SIRI is a small-cap deep-value stock; RSVR is a small-cap quality compounder stock; LVO is a small-cap quality compounder stock; ANGH is a small-cap quality compounder stock. WMG, SIRI, LVO pay a dividend while RSVR, ANGH do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.
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