
Investors with an interest in Media Conglomerates stocks have likely encountered both Versant (VSNT) and Pearson (PSO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Versant Media Group, Inc. focuses on operating cable television networks and digital platforms. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
| Revenue (TTM) | $6.67B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $3.75B |
| EBITDA | $2.23B |
| Operating Margin | 26.20% |
| Return on Equity | 8.92% |
| Return on Assets | 6.52% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $47.14 |
| Book Value | $71.39 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.63 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.79 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.025 |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.09 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -21.80% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -1.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | $141.12M |
| Float | $140.61M |
| % Insiders | 0.20% |
| % Institutions | 83.43% |
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Investors with an interest in Media Conglomerates stocks have likely encountered both Versant (VSNT) and Pearson (PSO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Versant Media Group, a recent Comcast spin-off, is highlighted as a very cheap stock with a high return on capital. VSNT trades at less than 3x Free Cash Flow with an accelerated buyback authorization in place. The company is finding momentum in digital with its MS NOW network, which has gained reach on YouTube, TikTok, and podcasts.

CIB and VSNT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 20, 2026.

YEXT, VSNT and BCC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 20, 2026.

Versant Media, the collection of cast-off NBCUniversal cable networks now an independent company, is betting that live sports, including a new deal with Germany's Bundesliga, can help it turn Fandango into something more than a place to get movie tickets.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced it will report second quarter 2026 operating and financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Versant's Chief Executive Officer, Mark Lazarus, and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Anand Kini. A live audio webcast of the call will be available on Versant's Investor Relations website at investors.versa.

Versant Media Group has acquired sports tech firm Full Swing for $530 million in cash, expanding its portfolio of businesses operating outside of traditional linear TV.

Versant will acquire Full Swing for approximately $530 million in cash. Full Swing adds to Versant's golf assets, which already include Golf Channel, GolfNow and GolfPass.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSNT) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Full Swing, a leading sports technology company with patented hardware and integrated software used by consumers, competitive athletes, coaches, and commercial venues. Under the terms of the agreement, Versant will acquire Full Swing from Bruin Capital and a group of minority investors for approximately $530 million in cash, subject to customary purchase pric.

Versant Media Group is a Comcast spin-off trading at a deep value, with resilient cash flow from live news, sports, and digital assets. Despite linear TV decline, VSNT's diversified revenue streams—including Fandango, GolfNow, and content licensing—support a stable free cash flow profile. Capital returns are underway: $100M buybacks completed, another $100M authorized, and a $1.50 annualized dividend, enhancing per-share value.
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