Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. (LION)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$10.85
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LION

09/25/2026: LION (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. is an independent film and television production company that operates as a pure-play studio. Its primary strengths lie in its deep intellectual property library and a proven ability to produce popular global franchises. The company's main investment story revolves around its role as a key supplier of premium content to global streaming and distribution platforms. However, investors face risks from box office volatility, intense competition from larger media conglomerates, and the inherent challenges of the entertainment production cycle. This stock may suit investors interested in media content exposure, though they should monitor film performance and licensing trends.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company's growth potential is tied to successful content cycles, which carry inherent execution risk.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on hit content releases; check for positive price action following major film launches.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends on the long-term monetization capacity of the studio's intellectual property library.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company prioritizes reinvestment in content over regular dividend payouts.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe entertainment production business is inherently volatile due to the hit-or-miss nature of media content.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighEntertainment stocks often react sharply to box office results and content reviews.
Valuation riskMediumValuations fluctuate significantly based on shifts in streaming platform demand and content licensing trends.
Competition risk (streaming and content)HighThe studio competes with tech-heavy incumbents that have vast capital resources.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on the continuous creation of successful franchises.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no reliable dividend income for shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the studio's ability to maintain production efficiency and hit content targets.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 12.71%
Avg. Invested days 57
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LION receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LION has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-54.3%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.4%), negative revenue growth (-17.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LION's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (0.4% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is LION's strongest growth driver at +109.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-17.6%, negative) and earnings growth (-54.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 100.5% and approximately 79.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Saba Capital Management, LP 7.53%
Shaolin Capital Management LLC 6.10%
Periscope Capital Inc. 5.12%
Polar Asset Management Partners 3.90%
Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC 3.41%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LION generates approximately $398 of gross profit, $56 of operating income, and $4 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -10.17% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LION has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.23B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.08
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.08
Volume (30-day avg) 2.5M shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 5.88 - 16.70
Updated Date 09/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.88 - 16.70
Updated Date 09/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Motion PicturesTheatrical releases, digital rentals, and physical media sales for films like John Wick.Revenue comes from people paying to watch movies in theaters or at home.
Television ProductionLicensing fees from broadcasters and streamers for scripted/unscripted shows.The studio earns money by selling TV shows to networks and streaming services.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 23.26
Enterprise Value 6.83B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12
Enterprise Value 6.83B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.54
Shares Outstanding 12.50M
Shares Floating 9.97M
Shares Outstanding 12.50M
Shares Floating 9.97M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 100.55

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp.

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Miami, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-12-09
Chairman, Pres & CEO Mr. Ophir Sternberg
Sector Financial Services
Industry Shell Companies
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Lionheart III Corp does not have significant operations. It intends to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Miami, Florida.