Manchester UnitedMANU +4.26%73 EBITDA Margin % is 36.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 30.32. GuruFocus rates MANU with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Manchester United ranks better than 92.27% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Manchester United's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $92.3 Mil. Manchester United's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $252.7 Mil. Therefore, Manchester United's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.52%.
Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Manchester United EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Manchester United EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manchester United's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
MANU vs MSGE, CNK, BATRA: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Manchester United's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
Manchester United EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manchester United's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manchester United's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Manchester United (MANU) has a EBITDA Margin % of 36.52% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Manchester United and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 30.32. Over the past decade, Manchester United's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.14 to 39.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #79 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Manchester United's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Manchester United's current EBITDA Margin % of 36.52% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 30.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.14 to a high of 39.74. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Manchester United's value of 36.52% is 347.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #79 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manchester United has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manchester United's EBITDA Margin % compare to MSGE and CNK?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #79 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Manchester United in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Manchester United's value of 36.52% is 347.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Manchester United's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.14 to 39.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.32 vs. the industry median of 8.16, Manchester United has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manchester United's current EBITDA Margin % of 36.52% is 347.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Manchester United and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manchester United's current EBITDA Margin % is 36.52%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 30.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manchester United stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manchester United (MANU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.45, compared to a current price of $22.01 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 36.52%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 30.32 and 347.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. Manchester United's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manchester United (MANU), the current EBITDA Margin % is 36.52% 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 Manchester United (MANU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manchester United stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.01 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.45.
GuruFocus considers Manchester United to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MANU:
EBITDA Margin %: 36.52% (20% above median its 10-year median of 30.32)
GF Value™: $17.45 vs. price of $22.01 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 347.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#79 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MANU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manchester United PLC operates as a professional football club with related activities, generating revenue prominently through commercial, broadcasting, and matchday segments. The commercial segment monetizes the various brands via sponsorships, retail, merchandising, apparel, and product licensing. Broadcasting revenue comes from television rights linked to football leagues and competitions, alongside content delivered through its dedicated TV channel all over the globe. Matchday income includes ticket sales, hospitality, merchandise, and services at its stadium. Manchester United is based in England. The company's operations and fan base extends to many countries, supporting a diversified revenue model based on brand engagement and football-related content.
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