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Financial Snapshot

FC St. Pauli

1. Bundesliga

50 Robust BETA

Key Metrics

Revenue
€80M
Personnel Cost Ratio
48%
Squad Value
€55M
Stadium
Millerntor-Stadion
Owned (expansion planned) · 29,546

Pretty football? Not our thing. But who cares. St. Pauli are the Bundesliga's cult club — globally known, skull-and-crossbones brand, politically left, anti-establishment. Promoted 2024 after years in the second tier. €80M revenue, Millerntor owned, expansion planned.

The 48% personnel cost ratio is disciplined. The €55M squad value is decent for a promoted club. St. Pauli manage finances solidly — the merchandising business (skull brand) generates disproportionate revenue.

Robust in the sense that: the club survives relegation because the brand works independently of the league. The risk is purely sporting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FC St. Pauli's financial status?
FC St. Pauli has a Financial Stability Score of 50 (category: Robust). Cult club with global fanbase, Millerntor-Stadion, promoted 2024.
What league does FC St. Pauli play in?
FC St. Pauli plays in the 1. Bundesliga (as of the 2025/26 season).
What is FC St. Pauli's Financial Stability Score?
The score is 50/100 — category "Robust". Based on five dimensions: stadium exposure, wage rigidity, TV revenue dependency, investor concentration, and equity buffer.