Sportradar: An Unseen Engine Driving Global Sports, But Overvalued
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AMO Research399 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)CommentsSummarySportradar Group AG commands a premium valuation due to its dominant infrastructure role in global betting and strong network effects.SRAD's recent acquisition of IMG Arena fortifies its moat in tennis and soccer, but integration risks and mature markets limit upside.Despite robust 14% YoY revenue growth and raised guidance, current valuation (Forward EV/EBITDA 19.38, P/E 50.26) leaves little room for error.I maintain a hold rating, preferring aggressive external growth over share buybacks given high multiples and potential for multiple compression. Lighthouse Films/DigitalVision via Getty Images The Sportradar Group AG (SRAD) is currently trading at a significant premium as the market is acknowledging its short-term growth prospects and its dominant position in its market. Of course, the company deserves a premiumThis article was written byAMO Research399 FollowersFollowI am a dynamic finance professional with a Master’s in Banking & Finance from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. My investing background mix corporate finance, M&A, and investment analysis, with a focus on real estate, renewable energy, and equity markets. I specialize in financial modelling, valuation, and qualitative analysis, demonstrated with hands-on roles in private equity, asset management and Real Estate.
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