Madison Square Garden Sports MSGS
United StatesCommunication Services · EntertainmentUSD
480.67 USD (+18.7%)
6 analysts
Trading 2120.30 €Open account ↗
Lightyear0.90 €Open account ↗
N260.90 €Open account ↗
XTB1.00 €★ featured · affiliateOpen account ↗Trading 2120.30 €Open account ↗Lightyear0.90 €Open account ↗XTB1.00 €★ featured · affiliateOpen account ↗200.00 € order · cheapest cheapest available in your country iCompare all 22 brokers →What does it do?
Madison Square Garden Sports Co (MSGS) is a sports and entertainment company that owns and operates professional sports teams, primarily the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), along with their associated assets and media rights.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.8
- ✓Strong growth9.4
- ✓Favourable backdrop7.5
- ✕Fragile balance sheet0.9
- ✕Demanding valuation0.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe extremely high leverage and extreme valuation present a very unfavorable risk/reward profile despite strong revenue growth.
MSGS shows exceptional revenue growth (36.70%) and strong momentum (9.8), but its financial health is very weak (score 1.54) due to extreme leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 29.37) and an unsustainable market valuation (P/E of 1265.53).
The main risk is the extreme financial leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 29.37), which makes the company vulnerable to any increase in financing costs or a slowdown in revenue growth.
Context and risks
The company operates in the US, a country with moderate governance risk. Its business model depends on sports assets and media rights agreements, subject to regulatory and contract renewal risks.
Is Madison Square Garden Sports stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades 3,206% above the Communication Services median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 316.9 | 9.6 | +3,206% |
| Price / sales | 8.5 | 1.9 | +337% |
Sector: median of the 102 Communication Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 0.9 out of 10 (median for Communication Services: 6.3).
Average analyst target: 480.67 USD, +18.7% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 7.3 (sector 6.1), Growth 9.4 (sector 5.4).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
Work out its fair value yourself →How much would you have made investing every month? →
Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Communication Services medianValuation
- P/E
- 1,265.5
- Forward P/E
- −889.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 316.9
- Price / book
- −37.0
- Price / sales
- 8.5
- Market cap
- 9.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 10.7B USD
Profitability
- ROA
- 1.3%
- Gross margin
- 33.6%
- Operating margin
- 11.8%
- Net margin
- 0.7%
- Free cash flow
- 58.2M USD
- FCF yield
- 0.6%
- Cash conversion
- 172%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.2B USD
- Net debt
- 995.8M USD
- Cash
- 164.5M USD
- EBITDA
- 33.9M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 29.37
- Current ratio
- 0.50
- Quick ratio
- 0.42
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +36.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.32 USD
- EPS (forward)
- −0.46 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.59
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (6)
- Target price
- 480.67 USD
- 52-week range
- 207.90 – 438.93
Recent news
All MSGS news →Compare it with its sector
All 102 in Communication Services →Frequently asked questions about Madison Square Garden Sports
Is Madison Square Garden Sports stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades 3,206% above the Communication Services median. Valuation score: 0.9 out of 10 (median for Communication Services: 6.3). Average analyst target: 480.67 USD, +18.7% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Madison Square Garden Sports get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.5 out of 10, rank 1,414 of 2,130 (better than 32% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.8) and its weakest, Financial health (0.9). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Madison Square Garden Sports worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 9.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 10.7B USD.
How much debt does Madison Square Garden Sports have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 995.8M USD. That is 29.37 times its EBITDA; the Communication Services median is 2.19.
Does Madison Square Garden Sports pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has Madison Square Garden Sports stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 88.0% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 207.90 and 438.93 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Madison Square Garden Sports?
6 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 480.67 USD (+18.7% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.