In a season that delivered a fourth placed Premier League finish and a semi final appearance in Europe's third competition:
 

Revenues

Villa's revenues were a record £276m

8th highest in the League.

Significantly ahead of a comparable in Everton

Significantly behind Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal. Liverpool and Manchester City all of whom have long term records of qualification for European competition, and in some cases new stadium infrastructure to generate significant matchday income.
 

Pre Tax Losses

Villa posted the second worst loss % in the League (31%) in their 23-24 accounts, eclipsed only by Bournemouth (41%) however Everton (28%) run Villa close.

When adjusted for 12 months (see note below), Villa's loss falls to 19% in a similar position to Fulham, Palace and Chelsea (see note below) and below Bournemouth, Everton and Manchester United.

Two Year Losses

Villa have posted cumulative losses for 2022-23 and 2023-24 of £206m, this however needs to be adjusted due to the 13 month period to £173m

In comparison Arsenal lost £70m over the period, Everton £142m, Tottenham £121m, Wolves £81m, Newcastle £83m meaning Villa even post adjustment have the worst consecutive losses of any Premier League club

However a number of clubs have used exceptional items to 'cover' losses, Bournemouth saw a £77m shareholder loan write off that prevented a loss of £100m - their sixth loss in seven years, whilst Chelsea booked £275m across the period from two contentious asset sales to subsidiary companies that otherwise would have seen the London club lose £247m. Brighton took a similar approach to Bournemouth with a one off capital injection from owner Tony Bloom to stabilise their model.
 

Wages to Revenue

Villa's stated Wage to Revenue ratio is the highest of any club in the division.

However once restated to reflect 12 months (see note below) Villa are behind Forest, Fulham, Bournemouth and Everton on that measure, all of whom finished significantly below Villa in the 2023-24 table and who, unlike Villa, did not qualify for European football for the 2024-25 season.

Once restated Villa's ratio of 82% is actually a decrease on the 2022-23 accounts figure of 89% underlining the process already in place to derisk the wage bill.

Over the same period Arsenal, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, West Ham and Fulham all saw increases in their ratio.

Only Everton decreased their ratio more than Villa having reduced their wages to turnover from 92% to 84% over the period.

Villa's qualification for Europe's premier competition - the Champions League - will mean significant increases to already record revenues in matchday income, broadcasting and sponsorship deals all of which will have a catalytic effect in the 24/25 accounts for a further reduction in the wage to turnover ratio.