1. The Dallas Cowboys.

1. The Dallas Cowboys.
1. The Dallas Cowboys.

Valuation: $11 billion

The company's revenue is $1.2 billion, with an EBITDA of $550 million and a debt-to-value ratio of 3%.

Franchise history

Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys, is the NFL's marketing equivalent of Steve Jobs, which is why the Cowboys generate the most revenue in the league, at $1.2 billion. The team leads the league in sponsorship revenue, with brands such as and paying some $20 million a year.

by Michael Ozanian

Business News