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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-08-06), Madison Square Garden Sports's Beta is 0.5179.
Madison Square Garden Sports (NYSE:MSGS) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Madison Square Garden Sports's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Madison Square Garden Sports Beta vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Madison Square Garden Sports's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Madison Square Garden Sports's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) has a Beta of 0.5179 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Madison Square Garden Sports and its competitors.
Is Madison Square Garden Sports' Beta too high?
Madison Square Garden Sports' current Beta is 0.5179. Overall, Madison Square Garden Sports has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Madison Square Garden Sports' Beta compare to PSKY and SIRI?
Madison Square Garden Sports' Beta of 0.5179 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Beta depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Madison Square Garden Sports and its competitors. Madison Square Garden Sports's current Beta is 0.5179. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Madison Square Garden Sports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $224.35, compared to a current price of $391.56 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5179. Madison Square Garden Sports' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS), the current Beta is 0.5179 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madison Square Garden Sports stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $391.56 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $224.35.
GuruFocus considers Madison Square Garden Sports to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSGS:
Beta: 0.5179
GF Value™: $224.35 vs. price of $391.56 (74.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp owns and operates a portfolio of assets featuring some of the recognized sports teams, including the Knicks of the NBA and the Rangers of the NHL. It generates revenue from several sources: ticket sales and a portion of suite rental fees at The Garden and others. It has one operating and reportable segment and one reporting unit for goodwill impairment testing purposes.
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