Manchester United plc
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Daily timeframeManchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. With a market capitalization of $3.55B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company is involved in marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to commercialize its brand.
Market Cap
$3.55B
Beta
0.65
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
85.44
EPS (TTM)
$-33.30
EPS (Fwd)
$0.24
ROE
-25.0%
ROA
-0.5%
Cash
$67.2M
Total Debt
$692.2M
Free CF
-$14.2M
52W Change
12.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MANU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, MANU finished 0.58% below its 150-day moving average ($20.55) and 3.71% above its 200-day moving average ($19.70). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MANU overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, MANU's RSI(14) was 44.2, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Manchester United plc carries $692.2M in total debt against $67.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 10.3x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$14.2M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -25.0% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $648.4M (2023) to $677.6M (2026).
The relatively low beta of 0.65 suggests MANU is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Manchester United plc and its sector.