The historical rank and industry rank for Manchester United's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MANU'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.26 Med: -9.03 Max: 8.43
Current: -31.01
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Manchester United was 8.43%. The lowest was -48.26%. And the median was -9.03%.
MANU's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 86.43% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs MANU: -31.01
Manchester United FCF Margin % Related Terms
Manchester United FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manchester United's FCF 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Manchester United's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manchester United's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manchester United's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of -7.97% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Manchester United and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #879 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is Manchester United's FCF Margin % too high?
Manchester United's current FCF Margin % is -7.97%. Based on the distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #879 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 FCF Margin % compare to MSGE and CNK?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #879 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Manchester United in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Manchester United and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manchester United's current FCF Margin % is -7.97%. 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 $21.99 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.97%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manchester United (MANU), the current FCF Margin % is -7.97% 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 $21.99 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.45.
GuruFocus considers Manchester United to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MANU:
FCF Margin %: -7.97%
GF Value™: $17.45 vs. price of $21.99 (26% above fair value)
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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