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MANU vs. DKNG, MSGS, SGHC, LTH, and PLNT

Should you be buying Manchester United stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Manchester United include DraftKings (DKNG), Madison Square Garden (MSGS), Super Group (SGHC) (SGHC), Life Time Group (LTH), and Planet Fitness (PLNT). These companies are all part of the "entertainment" industry.

How does Manchester United compare to DraftKings?

Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) and DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

Manchester United has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DraftKings has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

DraftKings has a net margin of 0.06% compared to Manchester United's net margin of -1.39%. DraftKings' return on equity of 5.36% beat Manchester United's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Manchester United-1.39% -4.85% -0.56%
DraftKings 0.06%5.36%0.96%

DraftKings has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester United. DraftKings is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manchester United, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Manchester United$862.42M3.71-$42.74M-$0.07N/A
DraftKings$6.05B1.98$3.71M-$0.04N/A

In the previous week, DraftKings had 8 more articles in the media than Manchester United. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for DraftKings and 9 mentions for Manchester United. Manchester United's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat DraftKings' score of 0.55 indicating that Manchester United is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Manchester United
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
DraftKings
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

DraftKings has a consensus target price of $34.84, suggesting a potential upside of 44.13%. Given DraftKings' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe DraftKings is more favorable than Manchester United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Manchester United
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
DraftKings
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68

23.3% of Manchester United shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.7% of DraftKings shares are owned by institutional investors. 47.2% of DraftKings shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

DraftKings beats Manchester United on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Manchester United compare to Madison Square Garden?

Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) and Madison Square Garden (NYSE:MSGS) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

Manchester United has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Madison Square Garden has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Manchester United has a net margin of -1.39% compared to Madison Square Garden's net margin of -1.55%. Madison Square Garden's return on equity of 0.00% beat Manchester United's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Manchester United-1.39% -4.85% -0.56%
Madison Square Garden -1.55%N/A -1.10%

Madison Square Garden has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester United. Madison Square Garden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manchester United, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Manchester United$862.42M3.71-$42.74M-$0.07N/A
Madison Square Garden$1.04B7.82-$22.44M-$0.69N/A

In the previous week, Manchester United had 4 more articles in the media than Madison Square Garden. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Manchester United and 5 mentions for Madison Square Garden. Manchester United's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Madison Square Garden's score of 0.33 indicating that Manchester United is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Manchester United
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Madison Square Garden
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Madison Square Garden has a consensus target price of $333.80, suggesting a potential downside of 1.18%. Given Madison Square Garden's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Madison Square Garden is more favorable than Manchester United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Manchester United
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Madison Square Garden
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

23.3% of Manchester United shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.9% of Madison Square Garden shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.1% of Madison Square Garden shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Madison Square Garden beats Manchester United on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Manchester United compare to Super Group (SGHC)?

Super Group (SGHC) (NYSE:SGHC) and Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Super Group (SGHC) has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester United. Manchester United is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Super Group (SGHC), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Super Group (SGHC)$2.23B3.01$217M$0.4330.83
Manchester United$862.42M3.71-$42.74M-$0.07N/A

Super Group (SGHC) has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Manchester United has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

5.1% of Super Group (SGHC) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.3% of Manchester United shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.4% of Super Group (SGHC) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Manchester United had 5 more articles in the media than Super Group (SGHC). MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Manchester United and 4 mentions for Super Group (SGHC). Manchester United's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Super Group (SGHC)'s score of 0.37 indicating that Manchester United is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Super Group (SGHC)
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Manchester United
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Super Group (SGHC) presently has a consensus target price of $16.75, suggesting a potential upside of 26.35%. Given Super Group (SGHC)'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Super Group (SGHC) is more favorable than Manchester United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Super Group (SGHC)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
Manchester United
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Super Group (SGHC) has a net margin of 9.77% compared to Manchester United's net margin of -1.39%. Super Group (SGHC)'s return on equity of 40.15% beat Manchester United's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Super Group (SGHC)9.77% 40.15% 24.53%
Manchester United -1.39%-4.85%-0.56%

Summary

Super Group (SGHC) beats Manchester United on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Manchester United compare to Life Time Group?

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) and Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Life Time Group has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester United. Manchester United is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Life Time Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Life Time Group$3.00B2.18$373.67M$1.6617.70
Manchester United$862.42M3.71-$42.74M-$0.07N/A

Life Time Group has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Manchester United has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

79.4% of Life Time Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.3% of Manchester United shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.3% of Life Time Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Life Time Group had 9 more articles in the media than Manchester United. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Life Time Group and 9 mentions for Manchester United. Manchester United's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Life Time Group's score of 0.16 indicating that Manchester United is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Life Time Group
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Manchester United
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Life Time Group presently has a consensus target price of $40.25, suggesting a potential upside of 37.00%. Given Life Time Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Life Time Group is more favorable than Manchester United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Life Time Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.11
Manchester United
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Life Time Group has a net margin of 12.51% compared to Manchester United's net margin of -1.39%. Life Time Group's return on equity of 10.20% beat Manchester United's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Life Time Group12.51% 10.20% 3.89%
Manchester United -1.39%-4.85%-0.56%

Summary

Life Time Group beats Manchester United on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Manchester United compare to Planet Fitness?

Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) and Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Planet Fitness has a net margin of 16.55% compared to Manchester United's net margin of -1.39%. Manchester United's return on equity of -4.85% beat Planet Fitness' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Planet Fitness16.55% -97.97% 8.36%
Manchester United -1.39%-4.85%-0.56%

Planet Fitness has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Manchester United has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Planet Fitness has higher revenue and earnings than Manchester United. Manchester United is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Planet Fitness, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Planet Fitness$1.32B3.89$219.10M$2.6224.56
Manchester United$862.42M3.71-$42.74M-$0.07N/A

In the previous week, Planet Fitness had 14 more articles in the media than Manchester United. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Planet Fitness and 9 mentions for Manchester United. Planet Fitness' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Manchester United's score of 0.88 indicating that Planet Fitness is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Planet Fitness
11 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Manchester United
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

95.5% of Planet Fitness shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.3% of Manchester United shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Planet Fitness shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Planet Fitness presently has a consensus target price of $109.27, suggesting a potential upside of 69.83%. Given Planet Fitness' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Planet Fitness is more favorable than Manchester United.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Planet Fitness
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Manchester United
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Planet Fitness beats Manchester United on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MANU vs. The Competition

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MetricManchester UnitedLEISURE&REC SVS IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$3.14B$7.99B$7.10B$22.85B
Dividend YieldN/A2.44%2.94%4.06%
P/E Ratio-265.3616.3017.1528.55
Price / Sales3.717.293.6824.24
Price / Cash12.409.9514.6525.18
Price / Book12.814.263.575.37
Net Income-$42.74M$421.17M$267.38M$1.07B
7 Day Performance6.24%-1.28%-0.87%0.89%
1 Month Performance8.23%0.04%5.79%6.56%
1 Year Performance31.48%20.16%10.58%31.66%

Manchester United Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MANU
Manchester United
0.2213 of 5 stars		$18.58
+1.9%		N/AN/A$3.14B$862.42MN/A1,140
DKNG
DraftKings
4.3237 of 5 stars		$23.53
+1.5%		$34.84
+48.0%		N/A$11.49B$6.05BN/A5,500
MSGS
Madison Square Garden
1.5508 of 5 stars		$335.45
+0.6%		$333.80
-0.5%		N/A$8.02B$1.04BN/A1,007
SGHC
Super Group (SGHC)
4.3435 of 5 stars		$12.48
-0.4%		$16.75
+34.3%		N/A$6.34B$2.23B28.813,300
LTH
Life Time Group
4.1887 of 5 stars		$26.22
-3.8%		$40.13
+53.0%		N/A$6.05B$3.00B15.7944,000

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