Is LION a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 44.8/100. It is ranked #918 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 49/100, Value 39/100, Momentum 58/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for LION?

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 44.8 ranks it #918 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is LION in?

Lionsgate Studios Corp. operates in the Communication Services sector (Entertainment industry) with a market cap of $2.76 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does LION pay a dividend?

LION does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is LION's P/E ratio?

LION has a trailing P/E ratio of 65.30x. The Communication Services sector average is 26.1x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is LION?

LION's quality factor score is 49/100. Gross margin: 100.0%. ROE: 0.0% vs sector average 1.0%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is LION valued compared to peers?

LION's value factor score is 39/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 65.3x, EV/EBITDA 14.0x. Trading at a premium relative to peers.

What is LION's debt level?

LION's debt-to-equity ratio is -210%. Sector average: 82%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

LION has a beta of 0.75, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 54/100.

Does LION have high short interest?

LION's short interest factor score is 9/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

LION Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 44.8/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
LION	+2.26%	+12.98%	+5.32%	+19.17%	+67.38%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLC	-0.28%	+2.01%	-2.92%	-3.20%	+25.91%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+2.32%	+9.38%	+4.99%	+19.53%	+37.86%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+2.54%	+10.97%	+8.25%	+22.37%	+41.47%	-	-	-

Metric	LION	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	65.3x	+150%
EV/EBITDA	14.0x	+181%
Price / Book	—

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
TIGO MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA	62	41	67	81	-	143.3%	42.5%	4.6%	-	884.0x	$12.9B	VS
VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC	54	50	77	54	10.8x	17.6%	60.5%	13.7%	3.1%	282.0x	$208.3B	VS
DLX DELUXE CORP	54	50	76	69	16.4x	11.6%	53.3%	3.7%	0.4%	321.0x	$1.3B	VS
NYT NEW YORK TIMES CO	53	50	52	68	49.3x	13.6%	50.2%	10.4%	12.1%	47.0x	$13.8B	VS
BCE BCE INC	52	37	71	51	186.8x	8.8%	43.4%	1.5%	-9.3%	237.0x	$23.7B	VS
T AT&T INC.	52	50	68	46	9.9x	15.3%	62.0%	15.8%	3.1%	107.0x	$197.7B	VS
MSGE Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.	51	50	59	67	48.3x	166.0%	40.3%	-1.0%	101.4%	1,540.0x	$2.7B	VS
ADEA Adeia Inc.	50	50	61	67	51.2x	11.8%	100.0%	16.4%	-0.0%	87.0x	$2.8B	VS
CDRO Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A.	50	46	53	61	-	65.0%	90.7%	1.9%	12.7%	0.0x	$389M	VS
TGNA TEGNA INC	50	50	67	46	10.4x	9.8%	38.3%	10.6%	-8.4%	80.0x	$3.2B	VS
LION Lionsgate Studios Corp.	45	49	39	58	65.3x	0.0%	100.0%	-12.3%	-12.1%	-210.0x	$2.8B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2022	2021	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
Gross Margin %	1.0%	-	-	1.0%	-	-	-	0.8%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.1%	-	-	-	0.7%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.5%	-	-	-	-0.2%	-0.1%	-0.1%	0.3%
Net Margin %	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.1%	0.0%	-	-	-	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
FCF Margin %	67.0%	-	-	-23.0%	-	-	-	83.7%	55.5%	-13.3%	-4.0%
ROE %	20.5%	3.6%	11.0%	-0.8%	28.3%	11.6%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	-0.0%	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.0%	4.2%	-3.4%	5.4%	-	-	0.0%	26.8%	16.7%	16.1%	16.5%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2022

2021

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Gross Margin %

1.0%

0.8%

0.5%

0.4%

Operating Margin %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.1%

0.7%

0.5%

0.6%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

0.5%

-0.2%

-0.1%

0.3%

Net Margin %

-0.1%

0.0%

0.2%

FCF Margin %

67.0%

-23.0%

83.7%

55.5%

-13.3%

-4.0%

ROE %

20.5%

3.6%

11.0%

-0.8%

28.3%

11.6%

0.0%

0.1%

ROA %

-0.0%

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.0%

4.2%

-3.4%

5.4%

0.0%

26.8%

16.7%

16.1%

16.5%

Line Item	TTM	2021	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$2.4B	—	$187M	$270M	$270M	$229M
	$714M	—	$150M	$135M	$129M	$101M
Gross Margin	100.0%	---	79.9%	50.1%	47.7%	44.1%
	—	—	$3M	$4M	$7M	$6M
	$29M	-$345K	$139M	$135M	$141M	$128M
EBIT	$29M	-$345K	$139M	$135M	$141M	$128M
EBITDA	$355M	-$345K	-$40M	-$37M	-$30M	$68M
Operating Margin	0.1%	---	74.2%	49.9%	52.3%	55.9%
EBITDA Margin	14.5%	---	-21.6%	-13.8%	-11.2%	29.6%
	—	—	$32M	$23M	$20M	$16M
	—	-$343K	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	—	$14M	$15M	$22M	$22M
	-$256M	-$343K	$44M	$40M	$39M	$39M
Net Margin	-12.3%	---	23.4%	22.9%	22.5%	17.1%
	$-0.16	-	$1.61	$1.50	$1.52	$1.77
Diluted EPS	$-0.16	-	$1.61	$1.50	$1.52	$1.77

Line Item

TTM

2021

2018

2017

2016

2015

$2.4B

—

$187M

$270M

$229M

$714M

—

$150M

$135M

$129M

$101M

Gross Margin

100.0%

---

79.9%

50.1%

47.7%

44.1%

—

$3M

$4M

$7M

$6M

$29M

-$345K

$139M

$135M

$141M

$128M

EBIT

$29M

-$345K

$139M

$135M

$141M

$128M

EBITDA

$355M

-$345K

-$40M

-$37M

-$30M

$68M

Operating Margin

0.1%

---

74.2%

49.9%

52.3%

55.9%

EBITDA Margin

14.5%

---

-21.6%

-13.8%

-11.2%

29.6%

—

$32M

$23M

$20M

$16M

—

-$343K

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$14M

$15M

$22M

-$256M

-$343K

$44M

$40M

$39M

Net Margin

-12.3%

---

23.4%

22.9%

22.5%

17.1%

$-0.16

$1.61

$1.50

$1.52

$1.77

Diluted EPS

$-0.16

$1.61

$1.50

$1.52

$1.77

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Lionsgate Studios Corp. Do?

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (Lionsgate) is a provider of entertainment services. The company offers services such as motion picture production and distribution, television programming and series, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, games, music, and location-based entertainment. It also offers its services through the Starz network, OTT platforms, US multichannel video programming distributors. It leases offices used by its network motion picture, television production, and media networks in India, the US, the UK, and Luxembourg. Lionsgate is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the US. Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Entertainment industry. The company is led by CEO Jon Feltheimer, headquartered in NEW YORK, California. With a market capitalization of $2.8B, LION is one of the notable companies in the Communication Services sector.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Lionsgate Studios Corp. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 44.8/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.LION ranks #918 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Communication Services sector, Lionsgate Studios Corp. ranks #22 of 134 stocks, placing it in the top quartile of its Communication Services peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

LION Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) currently trades at $10.88. The stock gained $0.24 (2.3%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for LION is $11.02, which means the stock is currently trading -1.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $5.54, putting the stock 96.2% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 3.1M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is LION Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) carries a value factor score of 39/100 in the Blank Capital model, signaling premium valuation that prices in significant future growth. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 65.30x, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 26.08x — a premium of 150%. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.24x, compared to 0.55x for the average Communication Services stock. On an enterprise value basis, LION trades at 13.97x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.98x for the sector.

At current multiples, Lionsgate Studios Corp. trades at a premium to most Communication Services peers. This elevated valuation may be justified if the company can sustain above-average growth rates and profitability, but it also creates downside risk if earnings disappoint expectations.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) earns a quality factor score of 49/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 0.0%, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 1.0%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at -4.9% versus the sector average of -0.0%.

On a margin basis, Lionsgate Studios Corp. reports gross margins of 100.0%, compared to 56.4% for the sector. The operating margin is 0.1% (sector: 0.4%). Net profit margin stands at -12.3%, versus -0.9% for the average Communication Services stock. Revenue growth is running at -12.1% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.0% for the sector. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

LION Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Lionsgate Studios Corp. has a debt-to-equity ratio of -210.0%, compared to the Communication Services sector average of 82.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 0.46x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $1.92B.

LION has a beta of 0.75, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for Lionsgate Studios Corp. is 54/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Lionsgate Studios Corp. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Lionsgate Studios Corp. reported revenue of $2.44B and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.16. Net income for the quarter was $-256M. Gross margin was 100.0%. Operating income came in at $29M.

In Q3 2026, Lionsgate Studios Corp. reported revenue of $724M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.16. Net income for the quarter was $-44M. Operating income came in at $36M.

In Q2 2026, Lionsgate Studios Corp. reported revenue of $475M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.39. Net income for the quarter was $-113M. Revenue grew -42.3% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $-46M.

In Q1 2026, Lionsgate Studios Corp. reported revenue of $526M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.40. Net income for the quarter was $-107M. Operating income came in at $-11M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Lionsgate Studios Corp. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $588M to $2.44B. Investors analyzing LION stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

LION Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Entertainment industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Communication Services dividend stocks may want to explore other Communication Services stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

LION Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) has a momentum factor score of 58/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 37/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 9/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

LION vs Competitors — Communication Services Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Communication Services sector, Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) ranks #22 out of 134 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places LION in the top quartile of all Communication Services stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA (TIGO) with a score of 61.6/100, TEGNA INC (TGNA) with a score of 49.6/100, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) with a score of 54.2/100, DELUXE CORP (DLX) with a score of 53.8/100, and NEW YORK TIMES CO (NYT) with a score of 53.2/100.

Comparing LION against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full LION vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Lionsgate Studios Corp. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

LION Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy LION? — Investment Thesis Summary

Lionsgate Studios Corp. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 39/100 indicates premium valuation.

In summary, Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 44.8/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on LION stock.

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