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Madison Square Garden Sports Corp AI Insights

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As of 2026-01-21

Snapshot

  • Negative equity of -294M with 1.2B debt creates 119% debt-to-assets ratio - franchise value not on balance sheet is the only support.[Common Stockholders Equity]
  • Revenue down 26% TTM while gross profit fell 31% - operating leverage working in reverse as fixed costs amplify decline.[Total Revenue 1Y Growth]
  • FCF of 29M TTM despite net loss of -24M - minimal capex (3.6M) preserves cash but limits reinvestment.[Free Cash Flow]

Watch Triggers

  • EBITDA: Falls below interest expense for 2+ consecutive quartersCurrently 4.4M vs 21M interest - further deterioration signals debt distress
  • Total Revenue 1Y Growth: Returns to positive territory26% decline must stabilize for equity story to work; next media deal is catalyst
  • Cash and Equivalents: Drops below 30M49M cash vs 24M current debt leaves thin buffer; liquidity squeeze possible

Bull Case

Knicks/Rangers franchise values far exceed 7B market cap - hidden asset play. P/S of 6.8x on depressed revenue masks trophy asset scarcity.

Market CapEnterprise ValuePS Ratio

FCF positive (29M TTM) despite losses shows cash generation ability; capex under 4M means nearly all operating cash converts to free cash.

Free Cash FlowCapital ExpenditureCash Flow

Bear Case

Negative equity (-294M) with 1.2B debt and sub-1x interest coverage (4.4M EBITDA vs 21M interest) creates refinancing risk if rates stay elevated.

Total DebtEBITDAInterest Expense

Revenue declined 26% TTM and -7% over 5Y CAGR - structural headwinds from media rights shifts and attendance normalization post-peak.

Total Revenue 1Y GrowthTotal Revenue 5Y GrowthGross Profit 1Y Growth

Bull vs Bear Balance

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Forward Thesis

Revenue stabilization required within 12 months or debt refinancing risk materializes.

3-12mhigh
  • 1.2B total debt vs 49M cash
  • Interest expense 21M exceeds EBITDA of 4M
  • Current debt of 24M due near-term
Interest coverage <1x (EBITDA 4.4M vs interest 21.2M)Working capital -391M constrains flexibility5Y revenue CAGR -7% shows structural decline

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