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Manchester United plc (MANU) Quality Score

MANU
Quality23

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
0/100
-198.3x

Negative earnings, no valuation support

Cash Flow Multiple
0/100
-12.7x

Negative FCF, no valuation support

Revenue Growth
50/100
4.1%

2–5% CAGR, growing but slowly

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
Negative FCF

FCF negative, burning cash after capex

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
0/100
31.2%

Heavy dilution above 5%

Margin Trend
100/100
+12.1pp

Expanded 3+pp, strong improvement

Capital Structure
0/100
£559M

Positive debt with no FCF to service it

2022
£121M
£641M
2023
£76M
£622M
2024
£100M
£756M
2025
£86M
£645M
Return on Capital
0/100
-2.4%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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Manchester United (MANU) quality: score, margins and returns

Manchester United (MANU) scores 23/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 6 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on -2.4% operating margins and -2.4% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is Manchester United (MANU) a high-quality business?+

Manchester United scores 23 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 6 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a -2.4% operating margin and a -2.4% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does Manchester United's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from MANU's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Manchester United scores well and where it falls behind.

What is Manchester United's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

Manchester United earns about -2.4% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to MANU's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is Manchester United?+

Manchester United runs an operating margin of about -2.4% and a net margin of about -2.6%. Revenue has grown at roughly 7.8% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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Data sourced from company filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.

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