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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-FORMULA-A (FWONA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FWONA - US5312297717

91.85 USD
-0.61 (-0.66%)
Last: 8/25/2025, 1:58:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, FWONA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FWONA was compared to 100 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of FWONA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, FWONA is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FWONA was profitable.
FWONA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years FWONA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years FWONA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FWONA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFWONA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.19%, FWONA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FWONA has a Return On Equity of 3.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: FWONA outperforms 67.00% of its industry peers.
FWONA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.15% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FWONA outperforms 59.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FWONA is significantly below the industry average of 7.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.24%) for FWONA is below the current ROIC(3.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.19%
ROE 3.48%
ROIC 3.15%
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)-0.07%
ROE(3y)3.52%
ROE(5y)-0.31%
ROIC(3y)2.24%
ROIC(5y)N/A
FWONA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFWONA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of FWONA (7.06%) is better than 77.00% of its industry peers.
FWONA's Operating Margin of 11.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FWONA outperforms 67.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FWONA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.66%, FWONA is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FWONA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.51%
PM (TTM) 7.06%
GM 31.66%
OM growth 3Y78.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y0.53%
FWONA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFWONA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FWONA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FWONA has more shares outstanding
FWONA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FWONA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FWONA Yearly Shares OutstandingFWONA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
FWONA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFWONA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of FWONA is 4.30, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FWONA, 4.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FWONA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FWONA outperforms 79.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that FWONA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.38, FWONA is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 4.3
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.34%
FWONA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFWONA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.85 indicates that FWONA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FWONA (2.85) is better than 88.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.85 indicates that FWONA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FWONA has a Quick ratio of 2.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. FWONA outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.85
Quick Ratio 2.85
FWONA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFWONA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FWONA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.93%.
FWONA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.71%.
Measured over the past years, FWONA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.93%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1420%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%35.73%

3.2 Future

FWONA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 140.12% yearly.
FWONA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y1574.04%
EPS Next 2Y310.66%
EPS Next 3Y170.16%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue Next Year13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y12.3%
Revenue Next 3Y10.22%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
FWONA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFWONA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
FWONA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFWONA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 86.65, FWONA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
FWONA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FWONA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say FWONA is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 51.49, FWONA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
FWONA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FWONA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.81), we can say FWONA is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 86.65
Fwd PE 51.49
FWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

FWONA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FWONA.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.62
EV/EBITDA 29.54
FWONA Per share dataFWONA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FWONA's earnings are expected to grow with 170.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y310.66%
EPS Next 3Y170.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FWONA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-FORMULA-A

NASDAQ:FWONA (8/25/2025, 1:58:03 PM)

91.85

-0.61 (-0.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners86.8%
Inst Owner Change-4.08%
Ins Owners1.83%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.97B
Analysts85.88
Price Target115.67 (25.93%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio3.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)145.54%
Min EPS beat(2)128.44%
Max EPS beat(2)162.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)24.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-366.77%
Max EPS beat(4)173.9%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)93.13%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)243.52%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)113.29%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.52%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.52%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.89%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.3%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)8.46%
PT rev (3m)14.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)51.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)29.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)46.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 86.65
Fwd PE 51.49
P/S 5.94
P/FCF 32.62
P/OCF 28.93
P/B 2.92
P/tB 20.02
EV/EBITDA 29.54
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY1.15%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY1.94%
FCF(TTM)2.82
FCFY3.07%
OCF(TTM)3.18
OCFY3.46%
SpS15.46
BVpS31.4
TBVpS4.59
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.19%
ROE 3.48%
ROCE 3.99%
ROIC 3.15%
ROICexc 4.39%
ROICexgc 26.9%
OM 11.51%
PM (TTM) 7.06%
GM 31.66%
FCFM 18.21%
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)-0.07%
ROE(3y)3.52%
ROE(5y)-0.31%
ROIC(3y)2.24%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.8%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)18.43%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.84%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y90.59%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y116.61%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y78.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y0.53%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 4.3
Debt/EBITDA 3.85
Cap/Depr 26.95%
Cap/Sales 2.33%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 101.93%
Profit Quality 257.88%
Current Ratio 2.85
Quick Ratio 2.85
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)72.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.93%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1420%
EPS Next Y1574.04%
EPS Next 2Y310.66%
EPS Next 3Y170.16%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%35.73%
Revenue Next Year13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y12.3%
Revenue Next 3Y10.22%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%
EBIT growth 1Y10.42%
EBIT growth 3Y114%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year104.3%
EBIT Next 3Y41.52%
EBIT Next 5Y38.91%
FCF growth 1Y81.44%
FCF growth 3Y1.97%
FCF growth 5Y14.5%
OCF growth 1Y30.59%
OCF growth 3Y5.64%
OCF growth 5Y14.04%