Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (MSGS)

Return on total capital

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 146,038 114,970 87,918 -76,814 -157,334
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 275,000 295,000 220,000 355,000 350,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -266,310 -337,234 -147,089 -204,308 -206,986
Return on total capital 1,680.53% 120.58% -50.97% -110.01%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $146,038K ÷ ($275,000K + $-266,310K)
= 1,680.53%

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp's return on total capital has demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past five years. In the recent fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the return on total capital surged to an impressive 1,680.53%, indicating a substantial increase in the company's ability to generate profits from its total capital employed.

However, the lack of data for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, limits the ability to observe the trend over successive years. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, the return on total capital was positive at 120.58%, showcasing a strong performance in utilizing its capital effectively to generate returns.

Conversely, in the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021 and 2020, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp experienced negative returns on total capital of -50.97% and -110.01% respectively, suggesting challenges in generating profits relative to the capital invested.

Overall, the recent surge in return on total capital in 2024 indicates a positive turn for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp, but further analysis would be required to understand the underlying reasons behind these fluctuations and to assess the sustainability of this improved performance.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp
MSGS
1,680.53%
Golden Entertainment Inc
GDEN
49.03%
Vail Resorts Inc
MTN
14.25%
Walt Disney Company
DIS
3.36%