The historical rank and industry rank for Manchester United's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MANU'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.81 Med: -4.76 Max: 7.06
Current: -2.65
MANU's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.64% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs MANU: -2.65
Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Manchester United Net Margin % Related Terms
Manchester United Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manchester United's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manchester United's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manchester United's Net 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 Net Margin % of -6.21% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Manchester United and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #621 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Manchester United's Net Margin % too high?
Manchester United's current Net Margin % is -6.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #621 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to MSGE and CNK?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #621 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places Manchester United in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Manchester United and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manchester United's current Net Margin % is -6.21%. 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 $22.23 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -6.21%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manchester United (MANU), the current Net Margin % is -6.21% 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 $22.23 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.45.
GuruFocus considers Manchester United to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MANU:
Net Margin %: -6.21%
GF Value™: $17.45 vs. price of $22.23 (27.4% 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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