MSGS (Madison Square Garden Sports) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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MSGS Madison Square Garden Sports Corp MSGS
52 GF Score
Price $391.56
GF Value $224.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Madison Square Garden Sports Moat Score?

Madison Square Garden Sports MSGS +0.05% 52 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSGS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $224.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Media - Diversified companies, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks better than 99.03% on this metric.

Madison Square Garden Sports has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Madison Square Garden Sports has Narrow Moat: MSGS has a strong narrow moat due to its iconic sports brands and deep customer loyalty. While it benefits from brand strength, it lacks significant network effects or cost advantages to qualify as a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Madison Square Garden Sports might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Madison Square Garden Sports  (NYSE:MSGS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Madison Square Garden Sports Moat Score Related Terms

MSGS vs PSKY, SIRI, LLYVA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Madison Square Garden Sports's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Madison Square Garden Sports's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Madison Square Garden Sports's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #10 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Madison Square Garden Sports' Moat Score too high?
Madison Square Garden Sports' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #10 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to PSKY and SIRI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #10 out of 1034 companies for Moat Score. This places Madison Square Garden Sports in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Madison Square Garden Sports's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS), the current Moat Score is 6 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:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $224.35 vs. price of $391.56 (74.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 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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