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MANCHESTER UNITED PLC-CL A (MANU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MANU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - KYG5784H1065 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

17.5  +0.05 (+0.29%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, MANU scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MANU was compared to 72 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. Both the profitability and financial health of MANU have multiple concerns. MANU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MANU has reported negative net income.
In the past year MANU had a positive cash flow from operations.
MANU had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MANU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
MANU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMANU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

MANU's Return On Assets of -4.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MANU outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
MANU has a Return On Equity of -33.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MANU underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.11%
ROE -33.13%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-6.51%
ROA(5y)-5.7%
ROE(3y)-65.43%
ROE(5y)-47.35%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MANU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMANU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

MANU does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MANU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMANU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MANU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, MANU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MANU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MANU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MANU Yearly Shares OutstandingMANU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
MANU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMANU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.86, we must say that MANU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.86, MANU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.58 is on the high side and indicates that MANU has dependencies on debt financing.
MANU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: MANU underperforms 73.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.86
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.55%
MANU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMANU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.39 indicates that MANU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.39, MANU is not doing good in the industry: 86.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that MANU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.37, MANU is not doing good in the industry: 84.72% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.39
Quick Ratio 0.37
MANU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMANU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.02% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, MANU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MANU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%96.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.16%
Revenue growth 3Y10.23%
Revenue growth 5Y1.08%
Sales Q2Q%17.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MANU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMANU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
MANU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMANU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MANU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MANU. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
MANU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMANU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

MANU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MANU is cheaper than 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.36
MANU Per share dataMANU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as MANU's earnings are expected to grow with 14.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.94%, MANU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.64, MANU pays a better dividend. On top of this MANU pays more dividend than 86.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, MANU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%

5.2 History

MANU has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
MANU Yearly Dividends per shareMANU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
MANU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMANU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M -150M -200M

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MANCHESTER UNITED PLC-CL A

NYSE:MANU (7/3/2025, 7:46:02 PM)

17.5

+0.05 (+0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)06-06 2025-06-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)09-09 2025-09-09/amc
Inst Owners43.57%
Inst Owner Change14.83%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.02B
Analysts80
Price Target21.33 (21.89%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio7.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)64.44%
Min EPS beat(2)35.88%
Max EPS beat(2)93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)42.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-61.69%
Max EPS beat(4)103.67%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)16.3%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)55%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)49.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.08%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)33.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.43
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 22.48
P/B 11.19
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.36
EPS(TTM)-0.53
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.77
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.78
OCFY4.45%
SpS5.11
BVpS1.56
TBVpS-5.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.11%
ROE -33.13%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-6.51%
ROA(5y)-5.7%
ROE(3y)-65.43%
ROE(5y)-47.35%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.09
Cap/Depr 132.4%
Cap/Sales 43.55%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 59.68%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.39
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 0.86
F-Score6
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)89.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.18%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%96.36%
EPS Next Y-2.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.57%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.16%
Revenue growth 3Y10.23%
Revenue growth 5Y1.08%
Sales Q2Q%17.46%
Revenue Next Year0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46.24%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year397.95%
EBIT Next 3Y81.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-27.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y255.58%
OCF growth 3Y-8.84%
OCF growth 5Y-18.94%