Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (MSGS)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 275,000 330,000 330,000 370,000 295,000 350,000 405,000 220,000 220,000 285,000 330,000 355,000 355,000 380,000 380,000 350,000 350,000 379,962 31,160 47,378
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -266,310 -293,955 -339,189 -358,543 -337,234 -333,780 -387,750 -173,362 -147,089 -179,762 -212,090 -234,417 -204,308 -257,738 -268,009 -242,846 -206,986 2,555,080 2,658,320 2,525,540
Debt-to-capital ratio 31.65 9.16 32.29 21.58 23.48 4.72 3.02 2.71 2.80 2.94 2.36 3.11 3.39 3.27 2.45 0.13 0.01 0.02

June 30, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $275,000K ÷ ($275,000K + $-266,310K)
= 31.65

The debt-to-capital ratio of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp has shown fluctuations over the periods provided. The ratio indicates the proportion of the company's capital that is financed through debt. A higher ratio suggests a higher level of financial risk due to increased reliance on debt for funding.

From the data, we observe that the debt-to-capital ratio has varied significantly, ranging from as low as 0.01% to as high as 32.29%. The trend indicates fluctuations in the company's capital structure over time, with the ratio peaking at 32.29% in September 2023.

It is noteworthy that the ratio experienced a substantial increase from March 2022 to June 2022, reaching 3.02% and further rising to 23.48% by December 2022. This indicates a significant shift towards higher debt financing during that period.

In more recent periods, the ratio has been relatively high, exceeding 20% for most quarters. The latest available data as of June 30, 2024, shows a debt-to-capital ratio of 31.65%, indicating a higher reliance on debt to finance the company's operations.

Overall, the analysis demonstrates the fluctuating nature of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp's debt-to-capital ratio, highlighting changes in the company's capital structure and potential shifts in its financial risk profile over time.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp
MSGS
31.65
Golden Entertainment Inc
GDEN
0.34
Vail Resorts Inc
MTN
0.79
Walt Disney Company
DIS
0.28