MANU vs. BATRA

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

MANU (Manchester United plc) and BATRA (The Liberty Braves Group) are both stocks. Both operate in the Entertainment industry within the Communication Services sector. Over the past 10 years, MANU returned 2.94%/yr vs 12.96%/yr for BATRA. At a 0.27 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

MANU vs. BATRA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Manchester United plc (MANU) and The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, MANU achieves a 32.60% return, which is significantly higher than BATRA's 23.46% return. Over the past 10 years, MANU has underperformed BATRA with an annualized return of 2.94%, while BATRA has yielded a comparatively higher 12.96% annualized return.

MANU

• 1D: -2.63%
• 1M: 15.80%
• YTD: 32.60%
• 6M: 32.68%
• 1Y: 48.77%
• 3Y*: 3.90%
• 5Y*: 6.57%
• 10Y*: 2.94%

BATRA

• 1D: -1.69%
• 1M: -1.28%
• YTD: 23.46%
• 6M: 23.38%
• 1Y: 20.60%
• 3Y*: 11.57%
• 5Y*: 14.28%
• 10Y*: 12.96%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

MANU vs. BATRA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
MANU Manchester United plc	32.60%	-8.24%	-14.87%	-12.64%	65.01%	-13.92%	-15.08%	6.06%	-3.24%	40.31%
BATRA The Liberty Braves Group	23.46%	4.14%	-4.63%	30.95%	13.63%	15.60%	-16.12%	18.89%	13.11%	7.61%

Correlation

The correlation between MANU and BATRA is 0.31, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.31
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.24
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.27
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.28
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 19, 2016	0.27

Fundamentals

EPS MANU : -$0.10 BATRA : $1.57
PS Ratio MANU : 5.37 BATRA : 1.80
Total Revenue (TTM) MANU : $677.79M BATRA : $1.40B
Gross Profit (TTM) MANU : $169.11M BATRA : $447.47M
EBITDA (TTM) MANU : $216.23M BATRA : $224.26M

Return for Risk

MANU vs. BATRA — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

MANU

MANU Risk / Return Rank: 75
MANU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 75
MANU Sortino Ratio Rank: 76
MANU Omega Ratio Rank: 74
MANU Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
MANU Martin Ratio Rank: 70

BATRA

BATRA Risk / Return Rank: 68
BATRA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
BATRA Sortino Ratio Rank: 72
BATRA Omega Ratio Rank: 67
BATRA Calmar Ratio Rank: 65
BATRA Martin Ratio Rank: 61

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

MANU vs. BATRA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Manchester United plc (MANU) and The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	MANU	BATRA	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.20	1.11	+0.09
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.08	1.86	+0.21
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.26	1.21	+0.05
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.28	1.24	+1.03
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	3.90	2.16	+1.74
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

MANU vs. BATRA - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current MANU Sharpe Ratio is 1.20, which is comparable to the BATRA Sharpe Ratio of 1.11. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of MANU and BATRA, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	MANU	BATRA	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.20	1.11	+0.09
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.15	0.64	-0.49
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.08	0.44	-0.36
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.10	0.34	-0.24

Drawdowns

MANU vs. BATRA - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MANU drawdown since its inception was -58.05%, which is greater than BATRA's maximum drawdown of -54.17%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MANU and BATRA.

Drawdown Indicators

	MANU	BATRA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-58.05%	-54.17%	-3.88%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-21.52%	-16.63%	-4.89%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-51.39%	-21.86%	-29.53%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-54.51%	-22.37%	-32.14%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-58.05%	-54.17%	-3.88%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-21.35%	-5.20%	-16.15%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-24.81%	-10.69%	-14.12%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	12.53%	9.56%	+2.97%

Volatility

MANU vs. BATRA - Volatility Comparison

Manchester United plc (MANU) has a higher volatility of 19.37% compared to The Liberty Braves Group (BATRA) at 5.05%. This indicates that MANU's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BATRA based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	MANU	BATRA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	19.37%	5.05%	+14.32%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	26.00%	13.75%	+12.25%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	40.96%	18.64%	+22.32%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	43.02%	22.35%	+20.67%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	37.74%	29.39%	+8.35%

Dividends

MANU vs. BATRA - Dividend Comparison

Neither MANU nor BATRA has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BATRA The Liberty Braves Group	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
MANU Manchester United plc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.39%	1.26%	1.08%	0.90%	0.95%	0.91%	1.26%	0.51%

Financials

MANU vs. BATRA - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Manchester United plc and The Liberty Braves Group over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

MANU - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Manchester United plc reported a gross profit of 189.50M and revenue of 189.50M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 100.0%.

BATRA - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Liberty Braves Group reported a gross profit of 298.00M and revenue of 711.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 41.9%.

MANU - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Manchester United plc reported an operating income of 10.31M and revenue of 189.50M, resulting in an operating margin of 5.4%.

BATRA - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Liberty Braves Group reported an operating income of 64.00M and revenue of 711.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 9.0%.

MANU - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Manchester United plc reported a net income of -11.78M and revenue of 189.50M, resulting in a net margin of -6.2%.

BATRA - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Liberty Braves Group reported a net income of 57.00M and revenue of 711.00M, resulting in a net margin of 8.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both MANU and BATRA in my portfolio?

MANU and BATRA have a correlation of 0.31, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, MANU or BATRA?

MANU has higher volatility (19.37%) compared to BATRA (5.05%). In terms of maximum drawdown, MANU dropped -58.05% vs BATRA's -54.17%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

MANU currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.20 vs 1.11), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.