Arsenal’s “Enterprise Value” has soared by 29% over the last 12 months, according to the latest figures from Football Benchmark, who now estimate the club is worth €4.01 billion.
That valuation makes the Gunners the seventh most valuable club in Europe – up three places from 10th in last year’s report.
The Football Clubs’ Valuation: The European Elite 2025 study indicates Arsenal recorded the biggest EV increase among the top 10 clubs, with only Aston Villa (42%), Real Sociedad (35%) and Eintracht Frankfurt (32%) posting larger year-on-year gains.
The report’s analysis states strong performance was backed by improved results on the pitch and a 34% boost in operating revenue, “reflecting solid progress across key financial metrics.”
To calculate the final figure, Football Benchmark – a spin-off of KPMG’s Sports Centre of Excellence – uses a proprietary algorithm that considers the differences between football clubs and the markets and the economies in which they operate taking into account five key parameters – profitability, popularity, sporting potential, broadcasting rights and stadium ownership.
In Football Benchmark’s own words, “the Enterprise Value of a company is calculated as the sum of the market value of the owners’ equity, plus total debt, less cash and cash equivalents. It indicates what the business is worth regardless of the capital structure used to finance its operations.”
The figures align with the latest Deloitte Football Money League, which reported that Arsenal recorded a 35% increase in revenue for the 2023/24 season.
Europe’s top 10 teams by KPI
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