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The historical rank and industry rank for Madison Square Garden Sports's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:MS8'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.87 Med: -0.57 Max: 14.22
Current: 2.68
XTER:MS8's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.79% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.97
vs XTER:MS8: 2.68
Madison Square Garden Sports (XTER:MS8) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Madison Square Garden Sports Operating Margin % Related Terms
Madison Square Garden Sports Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Madison Square Garden Sports Operating Margin % Chart
For the Entertainment subindustry, Madison Square Garden Sports's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Madison Square Garden Sports Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Madison Square Garden Sports's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Madison Square Garden Sports's Operating Margin % falls into.
Madison Square Garden Sports Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Madison Square Garden Sports (XTER:MS8) has a Operating Margin % of 11.83% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Madison Square Garden Sports and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #513 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Madison Square Garden Sports' Operating Margin % too high?
Madison Square Garden Sports' current Operating Margin % is 11.83%. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.97. Madison Square Garden Sports' value of 11.83% is 298.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #513 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Madison Square Garden Sports has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Madison Square Garden Sports' Operating Margin % compare to ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #513 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Madison Square Garden Sports in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.97. Madison Square Garden Sports' value of 11.83% is 298.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.97, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Madison Square Garden Sports's current Operating Margin % of 11.83% is 298.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Madison Square Garden Sports and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Madison Square Garden Sports's current Operating Margin % is 11.83%. 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 (XTER:MS8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €195.91, compared to a current price of €342.00 — trading 74.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.83% and 298.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.97. Madison Square Garden Sports' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Madison Square Garden Sports (XTER:MS8), the current Operating Margin % is 11.83% as of Jun. 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 (XTER:MS8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madison Square Garden Sports stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €342.00 is trading 74.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €195.91.
GuruFocus considers Madison Square Garden Sports to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:MS8:
Operating Margin %: 11.83%
GF Value™: €195.91 vs. price of €342.00 (74.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 298.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#513 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:MS8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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