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As an NFL fan in Los Angeles, I've been learning more and more about the values of NFL teams as the two Los Angeles stadium projects compete to bring a team here. Part of the deal may include the purchase of a share of an NFL team. A reported obstacle has been AEG's desire to purchase a share below market value. AEG is the developer behind the Farmers Field stadium project proposed for downtown Los Angeles.
According to Forbes, the average value of an NFL team is a staggering $1.04 billion. The 2010 team season average revenue rose 4% to $261 million, with average income dropping 8.1% to $30.6 million per team. Here's a list of the top five most valuable teams in the NFL:
#1 - Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable team in the NFL for the 5th year, valued at $1.85 billion. More than just a good team, the management are experts at improving on that success and developing other businesses, besides just making money from ticket revenue. The team has a stadium management business, Legends Hospitality management, they're partnered with Goldman Sachs and the New York Yankees. The team owns Silver Star Merchandising and that company just signed a dal with USC to sell branded products. The team earned $119 million in operating income on $406 million in revenue. They have a low debt-to-value ratio of 18%.
#2 - Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are valued at $1.55 billion with a 26% debt to value ratio. The team earned a $65.6 million profit on $352 million in revenue.
#3 - New England Patriots
The New England Patriots have a value of $1.4 billion. The team has a low debt-to-value ratio of 19% and earned $42.9 million on $333 million in revenue.
#4 - New York Giants
While the New York Giants are valued at $1.3 billion, they have a high debt-to-value ratio at 50%. The team earned $40.6 million on $293 million in revenue. The Giants and New York Jets are now sharing the new MetLife Stadium and have improved their finances over the past year. The stadium deal seems to be good for both teams, MetLife paid $400 million over 25 years for the naming rights alone.
#5 - New York Jets
Although their on-field play seems to constantly rank them at the bottom of the NFL, their home in such a major market like New York gives them tremendous value. The team is valued at $1.22 billion with a high debt ratio of 61%. The team earned $25.1 million on $285 million in revenue last year.
Although born and raised with Eagles fans in Philadelphia, Freddy Sherman has always been a citizen of Raider Nation at heart. Since his dad got him a signed George Blanda football as child, to meeting Lyle Alzado in the 1980s, he hasn't looked back. Follow him on twitter @thefredsherman
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