ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Madison Square Garden Sports's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-80 Mil.
Madison Square Garden Sports's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,527 Mil. Therefore, Madison Square Garden Sports's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Madison Square Garden Sports's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MSGS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.3 Med: -0.4 Max: 4.42
Current: -1.48
During the past 13 years, Madison Square Garden Sports's highest ROA % was 4.42%. The lowest was -7.30%. And the median was -0.40%.
MSGS's ROA % is ranked worse than 59.69% of 1042
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs MSGS: -1.48
Madison Square Garden Sports (NYSE:MSGS) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Madison Square Garden Sports ROA % Related Terms
Madison Square Garden Sports ROA % 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Madison Square Garden Sports's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Madison Square Garden Sports's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Madison Square Garden Sports's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) has a ROA % of -5.23% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Madison Square Garden Sports and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #622 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Madison Square Garden Sports' ROA % too high?
Madison Square Garden Sports' current ROA % is -5.23%. Based on the distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #622 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Madison Square Garden Sports has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Madison Square Garden Sports' ROA % compare to LLYVA and SIRI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Madison Square Garden Sports ranks #622 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This places Madison Square Garden Sports in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Madison Square Garden Sports and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Madison Square Garden Sports's current ROA % is -5.23%. 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 $221.93, compared to a current price of $377.89 — trading 70.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -5.23%. Madison Square Garden Sports' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS), the current ROA % is -5.23% 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 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 $377.89 is trading 70.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $221.93.
GuruFocus considers Madison Square Garden Sports to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSGS:
ROA %: -5.23%
GF Value™: $221.93 vs. price of $377.89 (70.3% above fair value)
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 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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