MSGS (Madison Square Garden Sports) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -24.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MSGS Madison Square Garden Sports Corp MSGS
54 GF Score
Price $389.99
GF Value $226.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Madison Square Garden Sports 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Madison Square Garden Sports MSGS -0.40% 54 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -24.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSGS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $226.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 912 Media - Diversified companies, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks worse than 89.14% on this metric.

Madison Square Garden Sports's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12.27.

During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -24.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -9.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Madison Square Garden Sports was 42.50% per year. The lowest was -24.50% per year. And the median was 1.20% per year.


Madison Square Garden Sports  (NYSE:MSGS) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation

Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.


Madison Square Garden Sports 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


MSGS vs PSKY, SIRI, LLYVA: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Madison Square Garden Sports's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Madison Square Garden Sports's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Madison Square Garden Sports's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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Madison Square Garden Sports 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -24.50% mean?
Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -24.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Madison Square Garden Sports and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #813 out of 912 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Madison Square Garden Sports' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Madison Square Garden Sports' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -24.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #813 out of 912 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Madison Square Garden Sports has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Madison Square Garden Sports' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to PSKY and SIRI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #813 out of 912 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Madison Square Garden Sports in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 1.50, based on 912 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Madison Square Garden Sports and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Madison Square Garden Sports's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -24.50%. 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 $226.11, compared to a current price of $389.99 — trading 72.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -24.50%. Madison Square Garden Sports' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -24.50% as of Mar. 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 $389.99 is trading 72.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $226.11. GuruFocus considers Madison Square Garden Sports to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSGS:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -24.50%
  • GF Value™: $226.11 vs. price of $389.99 (72.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges MS8:Germany
Address Two Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10121
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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