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5-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (5-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year.
Manchester United's 5-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -2.55%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Manchester United's 5-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
MANU's 5-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than 54.2% of 882
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs MANU: -2.55
Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) 5-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Manchester United 5-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Manchester United 5-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manchester United's 5-Year ROIIC % 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.
MANU vs CNK, MSGE, BATRA: 5-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Manchester United's 5-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year ROIIC % 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 5-Year ROIIC % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Manchester United's 5-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manchester United's 5-Year ROIIC % falls into.
Manchester United's 5-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:
5-Year ROIIC %
=
5-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**
/
5-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=
( -30.448182 (Jun. 2025) - -12.756 (Jun. 2020) )
/
( 2366.724 (Jun. 2025) - 1673.224 (Jun. 2020) )
=
-17.692182
/
693.5
=
-2.55%***
* 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 5-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Manchester United (MANU) has a 5-Year ROIIC % of -2.55 as of Jun. 2025. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on Manchester United and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #478 out of 882 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Manchester United's 5-Year ROIIC % too high?
Manchester United's current 5-Year ROIIC % is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #478 out of 882 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 5-Year ROIIC % compare to CNK and MSGE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Manchester United ranks #478 out of 882 companies for 5-Year ROIIC %. This places Manchester United in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year ROIIC % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 5-Year ROIIC % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 5-Year ROIIC % 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 5-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 5-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on Manchester United and its competitors. Manchester United's current 5-Year ROIIC % is -2.55. 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 $17.58, compared to a current price of $22.30 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year ROIIC % is -2.55. 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 5-Year ROIIC % calculated?
5-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manchester United (MANU), the current 5-Year ROIIC % is -2.55 as of Jun. 2025. 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 $22.30 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.58.
GuruFocus considers Manchester United to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MANU:
5-Year ROIIC %: -2.55
GF Value™: $17.58 vs. price of $22.30 (26.8% 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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