What is the financial situation of FC Augsburg? FC Augsburg achieves a Financial Stability Score of 55 out of 100 (rating: yellow). The equity ratio stands at 35.0% (league average: 34.1%), the personnel cost ratio at 54.5%. The liabilities ratio is 26.6%. Equity stands at €46.8M.
Data as of:DFL Financials: FY 2023/24 (reporting date 30.06.2024)·Squad values: April 2026·Transfers: current·Update: DFL FY 24/25 expected May/June 2026
The survivor. FC Augsburg have been in the Bundesliga since 2011 without interruption — longer than many more famous clubs. Low-key, financially disciplined, no drama. The WWK Arena is owned, personnel costs are controlled. Augsburg don't make headlines, but they don't make losses either.
Augsburg hat kein spektakuläres Risiko — das ist die Stärke. Kein Konzern, kein Mäzen, kein überdrehtes Geschäftsmodell. Das einzige existenzielle Risiko ist ein Abstieg, der nach 14 Jahren BL die gesamte Infrastruktur unter Druck setzen würde.
Financial data shown is based on DFL Financial Indicators 2025 (FY 2023/24, reporting date 30.06.2024). The Bundesliga overall grew by 6.7% in 2024/25 to over €5 billion in revenue. Whether FC Augsburg benefited disproportionately will be revealed by the next DFL Financial Indicators, expected May or June 2026. The Outlook tab below contains an informed projection.
55
Robust
Revenue 2023-24
€106.6M
Gross revenue · Konzern accounts
Personnel Cost Ratio
54.5%
League avg. 47.9%
Squad Value
€0M
BV €0M · Reserves €0M
WWK Arena
30.660 seats
Eigentum
Equity Ratio
35.0%
League avg. 34.1%
Liabilities Ratio
26.6%
League avg. 47.0%
Summary: The survivor. FC Augsburg have been in the Bundesliga since 2011 without interruption — longer than many more famous clubs. Low-key, financially disciplined, no drama. The WWK Arena is owned, personnel costs are controlled. Augsburg don't make headlines, but they don't make losses either.
DFL License Check
All criteria met. Solid but unspectacular compliance.
Positive Equity
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€46.8M
Passed
Equity Ratio > 30%
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35.0%
+5.0pp buffer
Liabilities < 50%
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26.6%
23.4pp buffer
Balance Sheet (2024-06-30)
Total Assets€133.6M
Equity€46.8M
Liabilities€35.5M
P&L (2023-24)
Revenue€106.6M
Personnel Costs€58.1M
EBITDA€10M
Net Income€-7.2M
Equity X-Ray — Hidden Reserves
Low book values, no expensive transfers. Minimal repricing risk.
Squad Valuation
Player Assets (Book Value)€0M
Squad Market Value€0M
Hidden Reserves€0M
Key Players (largest hidden reserves)
Transfer Balance (5 Years)
Season
Spending
Income
Net
2025-26
€12M
€10M
-€2M
2024-25
€15M
€12M
-€3M
2023-24
€10M
€8M
-€2M
2022-23
€8M
€15M
+€7M
2021-22
€5M
€10M
+€5M
5-Year Balance
€50M
€55M
+€5M
Financial Stability Score — Components
Equity Ratio (25%)
60
Personnel Costs (25%)
35
Liabilities (20%)
80
Transfer Balance (15%)
60
Revenue Diversif. (15%)
45
Strengths
Own stadium (WWK Arena)
Uninterrupted Bundesliga presence since 2011
Low cost base
Weaknesses
Limited revenue potential
Small market
No European qualification track record
Risk Profile
Leading Indicators
Abstiegskampf-Dauergast
Regelmäßig unter den letzten 6, aber immer überlebt. Ein Abstieg wäre bilanziell verkraftbar (EK 46,8 Mio), aber sportlich schwer reparierbar.
Structural Risks
Mittel
Erlösdecke
106 Mio Umsatz ist nahe am Minimum für BL-Fußball. Wenig Spielraum nach oben.
Black Swan
Abstieg nach 14+ Jahren
Augsburgs gesamte BL-Infrastruktur ist auf Erstliga-Erlöse gebaut. Ein Abstieg halbiert die Einnahmen. EK-Puffer (46,8 Mio) reicht für 2-3 Jahre 2.BL, danach wird es eng.
Outlook — FY 2024/25 Projection
Estimate · No official figures
Official DFL financial data covers FY 2023/24. Based on known parameters — transfer activity 2024/25, league growth (+6.7% per DFL Economic Report), sporting results — an informed projection for 30.06.2025 can be constructed. This estimate will be replaced once the official DFL financial data is published, expected May/June 2026.
Metric
FY 23/24 (DFL)
FY 24/25 (Estimate)
Revenue
€106.6M
~€114M
Personnel Costs
€58.1M
~€62M
Personnel Cost Ratio
54.5%
~54.4%
Estimated Result
€-7.2M
~€-9–-5M
Estimated Equity
€46.8M
~€38–42M
Estimated Equity Ratio
35.0%
~27–30%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How stable is Augsburg financially?
Stable. Conservative management keeps costs below revenue. The club won't challenge for titles but also won't face financial crisis.