Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation
AnalystsStrong Buy15 analystsWhat's happening with MSGS
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
profitability, growth, valuation, earnings quality and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation37/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (0.5%)5/25
- P/S (9.0x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (25.7%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability0/100 · Weak
- ROIC (n/a)0/25
- ROE (n/a)0/25
- Net margin (-2.1%)0/25
- Operating margin (-2.4%)0/25
- Financial Health47/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (3.39)25/25
- Current ratio (0.46)0/25
- Interest coverage (2.8x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 10%)12/25
- Quality40/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.51)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 39.4%)0/25
About Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp is owns and operates a portfolio of assets featuring some of the recognized teams in all of sports, including the Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Show more
The company has one operating and reportable segment.
Headquarters: NEW YORK, NY · Employees: 1,017 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-09-17-628 sh2026-09-16
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-17-4922 sh2026-09-15
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-17-1418 sh2026-09-15
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-17-1414 sh2026-09-15
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-17-1685 sh2026-09-15
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
37DP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF66.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield0.5%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -4.0%–5.6% · 29th pct
P/S (TTM)8.98xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.0x–12.9x · 94th pct
EV/EBITDA308.0xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales8.5xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E1249.2xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B RatioNeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.00%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio6.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
0EROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROENeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA0.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-2.1%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin-2.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin33.6%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin4.9%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin2.9%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
47D+Altman Z-Score3.39A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.46xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.44xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.8xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment2.9yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity—
Debt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.41xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR25.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Implied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)+0.1%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.0%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
4/9 Loss Years40D+Piotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.51A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability39.4%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.2%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.75xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$6.83
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$110.11
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$258.50M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$107.04M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$151.46M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$-295.45M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability0.84xD
Grade D: RiskyTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$9.69B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.60B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Takes ~2.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 25, 2026
Key Insights: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS)
Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.. Altman Z-Score of 3.39 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.51 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 26% annually — a strong growth profile.
- Takes ~2.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. posted a net loss in 4 of 9 available completed fiscal years (2017–2025).
See how MSGS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all MSGS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 | Regular | 403.46 | +2.19% | 2.60 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 402.54 | +1.96% | 2.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about MSGS
Is MSGS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.'s financial health at 47/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is MSGS stock overvalued?
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 37/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for MSGS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. operate in?
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. do?
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp is owns and operates a portfolio of assets featuring some of the recognized teams in all of sports, including the Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
About Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) Stock
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation industry. Real-time pricing data for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is available on this page with a market capitalization of $9.7 billion. The financial health score for MSGS is 47/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for MSGS stock.
MSGS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time MSGS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for MSGS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 47/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for MSGS.
- Sector peers: Compare MSGS against 10 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is MSGS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) as an investment. The financial health score of 47/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.