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(MANU) Manchester United - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United Kingdom • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: KYG5784H1065

Live Games, Merchandise, Licensing, Broadcasting, Sponsorship

MANU EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 0.00%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 21.3%

MANU Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 11.70%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 29.3%

Description: MANU Manchester United

Manchester United plc is a professional sports team operator in the UK, leveraging its brand through various revenue streams, including marketing and sponsorship deals, apparel sales, and content distribution. The companys brand is commercialized through multiple channels, such as retail centers, e-commerce, and wholesale distribution.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate Manchester Uniteds financial health include revenue growth, driven by sponsorship deals, matchday revenue, and broadcasting rights. The companys ability to maintain a strong brand and increase revenue is crucial, given its significant operating expenses, such as player salaries and stadium maintenance. Other important KPIs include average revenue per user (ARPU) from its MUTV subscription service and the growth of its digital presence through online platforms.

The companys diversified revenue streams and global brand recognition are significant strengths. Manchester Uniteds ability to distribute live football content and operate its own television channel, MUTV, provides a unique opportunity to connect with fans worldwide. The companys property investments and ownership of Old Trafford, a prominent sports venue, also contribute to its overall value.

To further analyze Manchester Uniteds performance, one could examine its revenue breakdown, including the proportion of revenue generated from sponsorships, matchday revenue, and broadcasting rights. Additionally, metrics such as the number of MUTV subscribers, engagement metrics on social media, and the growth of its e-commerce platform could provide valuable insights into the companys financial and operational performance.

MANU Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	2,801m
Sub-Industry	Movies & Entertainment
IPO / Inception	2012-08-10

MANU Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	9.96%
Fundamental	26.8%
Dividend Rating	1.75%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-17.9%
Analyst Rating	4.0 of 5

MANU Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

MANU Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-53.1%
Growth Correlation 12m	12.3%
Growth Correlation 5y	24.1%
CAGR 5y	4.51%
CAGR/Max DD 3y	0.08
CAGR/Mean DD 3y	0.13
Sharpe Ratio 12m	-0.90
Alpha	-15.89
Beta	0.883
Volatility	46.73%
Current Volume	398.9k
Average Volume 20d	232.4k
Stop Loss	15.5 (-3.7%)
Signal	0.04

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (-65.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 38.7m TTM)

FCFTA -0.08 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.18pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue -65.97% (prev -42.96%; Δ -23.01pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 98.3m > Net Income -65.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (648.6m) to EBITDA (209.5m) ratio: 3.10 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 0.39 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (172.4m) change vs 12m ago 3.94% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 97.74% (prev 89.49%; Δ 8.25pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 43.37% (prev 49.80%; Δ -6.43pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio -0.03 (EBITDA TTM 209.5m / Interest Expense TTM 86.9m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -2.52

(A) -0.27 = (Total Current Assets 270.4m - Total Current Liabilities 695.6m) / Total Assets 1.59b

(B) -0.21 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -337.2m / Total Assets 1.59b

(D) -0.06 = Book Value of Equity -88.6m / Total Liabilities 1.40b

Total Rating: -2.52 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 26.77

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50

2. FCF Yield -4.53% = -2.27

3. FCF Margin -19.02% = -7.13

4. Debt/Equity 3.62 = -1.61

5. Debt/Ebitda 3.41 = -2.24

6. ROIC - WACC -7.56% = -9.44

7. RoE -38.07% = -2.50

8. Rev. Trend 29.29% = 1.46

9. Rev. CAGR 11.70% = 1.46

10. EPS Trend 21.32% = 0.53

11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of MANU shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 16.10 with a total of 398,850 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.68%, over one month by -9.55%, over three months by -8.42% and over the past year by -2.42%.

Is Manchester United a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 26.77 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MANU is around 13.82 USD . This means that MANU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -14.16%.

Is MANU a buy, sell or hold?

Manchester United has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy MANU.

Strong Buy: 2
Buy: 0
Hold: 2
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the MANU price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	21.4	32.7%
Analysts Target Price	21.4	32.7%
ValueRay Target Price	15.2	-5.3%

Last update: 2025-09-14 02:01

MANU Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap GBP = 2.06b (2.80b USD * 0.7366 USD.GBP)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 73.2m GBP (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/S = 4.3451
P/B = 10.346
P/EG = 1556.6
Beta = 0.684
Revenue TTM = 644.5m GBP
EBIT TTM = -2.54m GBP
EBITDA TTM = 209.5m GBP
Long Term Debt = 500.9m GBP (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 213.2m GBP (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 714.0m GBP (Calculated: Short Term 213.2m + Long Term 500.9m)
Net Debt = 648.6m GBP (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.70b GBP (2.06b + Debt 714.0m - CCE 73.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -0.03 (Ebit TTM -2.54m / Interest Expense TTM 86.9m)
FCF Yield = -4.53% (FCF TTM -122.6m / Enterprise Value 2.70b)
FCF Margin = -19.02% (FCF TTM -122.6m / Revenue TTM 644.5m)
Net Margin = -10.15% (Net Income TTM -65.4m / Revenue TTM 644.5m)
Gross Margin = 97.74% ((Revenue TTM 644.5m - Cost of Revenue TTM 14.6m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -30.51 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 2.70b / Book Value Of Equity -88.6m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.82% (Interest Expense 13.0m / Debt 714.0m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -2.54m (EBIT -2.54m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 0.39 (Total Current Assets 270.4m / Total Current Liabilities 695.6m)
Debt / Equity = 3.62 (Debt 714.0m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 197.4m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.41 (Net Debt 648.6m / EBITDA 209.5m)
Debt / FCF = -5.83 (Debt 714.0m / FCF TTM -122.6m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 171.8m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -4.11% (Net Income -65.4m, Total Assets 1.59b )
RoE = -38.07% (Net Income TTM -65.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 171.8m)
RoCE = -0.38% (Ebit -2.54m / (Equity 171.8m + L.T.Debt 500.9m))
RoIC = -0.30% (NOPAT -2.54m / Invested Capital 848.1m)
WACC = 7.26% (E(2.06b)/V(2.78b) * Re(9.27%)) + (D(714.0m)/V(2.78b) * Rd(1.82%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 94.55 | Cagr: 0.51%
Discount Rate = 9.27% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -122.6m)
Revenue Correlation: 29.29 | Revenue CAGR: 11.70%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -16.38
EPS Correlation: 21.32 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -47.06

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