Stock Analysis
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.MSGS
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation
AnalystsStrong Buy15 analystsPrice is 90% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 14% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals, expensive
Risks
- Valuation37
- Profitability0
Weak fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-2.1% today· Z 1.9σ· RVOL 2.0×· MSGS fell 3.38% on moderately elevated volume despite no major direct company news.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 3.6 — safe-zone balance sheet
Why is MSGS moving?
TechnicalMSGS fell 3.38% on moderately elevated volume despite no major direct company news.
Profile
profitability, growth, moat, financial health, valuation and earnings quality lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation37/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (0.6%)5/25
- P/S (8.8x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth12/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (8.9%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (-37.6%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-37.5%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability0/100 · Weak
- ROIC (-2.7%)0/25
- ROE (n/a)0/25
- Net margin (-2.1%)0/25
- Operating margin (-2.3%)0/25
- Financial Health35/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (3.64)25/25
- Current ratio (0.50)0/25
- Interest coverage (4.4x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 65%)0/25
- Quality40/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-3.57)25/25
- FCF conversion (-237%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 39.1%)0/25
- Moat30/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (1/7 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (45.9%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (7/10 yrs)10/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -30.2%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠4 loss-making years in recent history
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 ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
37DP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF66.7xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield0.6%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -4.0%–5.6% · 32nd pct
P/S (TTM)8.82xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.0x–12.9x · 92nd pct
EV/EBITDA310.9xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales8.6xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E—
Price / 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 Ratio1.6%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
0EROIC-2.7%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (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-2.3%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin29.4%D
Grade D: LowGross 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
Growth
12ERevenue CAGR8.9%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-37.6%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-37.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-0.2%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
Financial Health
35DAltman Z-Score3.64A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.50xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.44xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage4.4xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment18.8yD
Grade D: SlowYears 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 / Debt0.14xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
40D+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.57A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-237.4%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability39.1%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 Turnover0.76xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Warner Bryan Filed | Warner Bryan | SellOpen market sale | -628 | |
Granville-Smith David Filed | Granville-Smith David | Option exercise | -4922 | |
Granville-Smith David Filed | Granville-Smith David | Option exercise | -1418 | |
Granville-Smith David Filed | Granville-Smith David | Option exercise | -1414 | |
Granville-Smith David Filed | Granville-Smith David | Option exercise | -1685 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Granville-Smith David Filed | Granville-Smith David | Option exercise | -6503 | |
Granville-Smith David Filed | Granville-Smith David | Tax withholding | -2645 | |
Granville-Smith David Filed | Granville-Smith David | Option exercise | +4.9K |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
30DROIC >12% Years1/7 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)45.9%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years7/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-30.2%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
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$106.46
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.16B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$164.51M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$995.80M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$-263.30M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability0.85xD
Grade D: RiskyTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$9.52B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.58B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
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 Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS)
MSGS is down 2.12% at the last close — MSGS fell 3.38% on moderately elevated volume despite no major direct company news.. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.. Altman Z-Score of 3.64 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -3.57 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~18.8 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. posted a net loss in 4 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | Regular | 390.22 | -3.57% | -2.87 |
| Oct 1 | Regular | 395.45 | -2.41% | -2.31 |
| Sep 30 | Regular | 406.96 | -1.66% | -2.01 |
| Sep 28 | Regular | 413.42 | +2.63% | 2.78 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 403.46 | +2.19% | 2.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about MSGS
What is the current Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) stock price?
MSGS is trading at $396.10 at the last market close, down 2.12% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks MSGS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is MSGS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.'s financial health at 35/100. 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. As of the latest update, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is trading at $396.10, down 2.12% on the day with a market capitalization of $9.5 billion. The financial health score for MSGS is 35/100, which indicates weak 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 35/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for MSGS.
- Sector peers: Compare MSGS against 6 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 35/100 suggests weak 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.
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