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

NASDAQ:FWONA - Nasdaq - US5312297717 - Currency: USD

88.87  +0.05 (+0.06%)

Fundamental Rating

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FWONA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 98 industry peers in the Media industry. While FWONA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. FWONA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FWONA has reported negative net income.
FWONA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: FWONA reported negative net income in multiple years.
FWONA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

FWONA has a Return On Assets (-0.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FWONA (-1.15%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FWONA has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FWONA outperforms 48.98% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FWONA is significantly below the industry average of 7.46%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.7%
ROE -1.15%
ROIC 1.72%
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

FWONA's Operating Margin of 6.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FWONA outperforms 56.12% of its industry peers.
FWONA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FWONA's Gross Margin of 28.61% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FWONA is outperformed by 65.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FWONA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.61%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FWONA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FWONA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FWONA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FWONA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

FWONA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.05. This is a neutral value as FWONA would need 4.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.05, FWONA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that FWONA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.40, FWONA is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 4.05
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.29%
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 2.32 indicates that FWONA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FWONA has a Current ratio of 2.32. This is in the better half of the industry: FWONA outperforms 76.53% of its industry peers.
FWONA has a Quick Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that FWONA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.32, FWONA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 2.32
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 strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -126.09%.
FWONA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.48%.
FWONA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-126.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%-23.85%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 140.12% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, FWONA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1240.08%
EPS Next 2Y301.08%
EPS Next 3Y168.3%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue Next Year10.26%
Revenue Next 2Y10.76%
Revenue Next 3Y9.49%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

FWONA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 52.57 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FWONA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FWONA.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. FWONA is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 52.57
FWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FWONA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FWONA is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FWONA.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.08
EV/EBITDA 38.79
FWONA Per share dataFWONA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FWONA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FWONA's earnings are expected to grow with 168.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y301.08%
EPS Next 3Y168.3%

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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 (8/4/2025, 9:40:56 AM)

88.87

+0.05 (+0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06
Inst Owners86.53%
Inst Owner Change-2.21%
Ins Owners1.83%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.17B
Analysts85.88
Price Target106.65 (20.01%)
Short Float %1.6%
Short Ratio3.59
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-102.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-366.77%
Max EPS beat(2)162.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-366.77%
Max EPS beat(4)173.9%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)142.32%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)251.63%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)115.1%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-23.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.83%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.18%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.48%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.14%
PT rev (1m)0.53%
PT rev (3m)8.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 52.57
P/S 6.31
P/FCF 30.08
P/OCF 27.1
P/B 2.99
P/tB 34.37
EV/EBITDA 38.79
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY1.9%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)3.28
OCFY3.69%
SpS14.08
BVpS29.71
TBVpS2.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.7%
ROE -1.15%
ROCE 2.18%
ROIC 1.72%
ROICexc 2.35%
ROICexgc 17.61%
OM 6.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.61%
FCFM 20.98%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 4.05
Debt/EBITDA 5.13
Cap/Depr 23.62%
Cap/Sales 2.31%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 142.26%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 2.32
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC8.29%
ROIC/WACC0.21
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)-126.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
EPS Next Y1240.08%
EPS Next 2Y301.08%
EPS Next 3Y168.3%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%-23.85%
Revenue Next Year10.26%
Revenue Next 2Y10.76%
Revenue Next 3Y9.49%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-39.74%
EBIT growth 3Y114%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year101.72%
EBIT Next 3Y38.03%
EBIT Next 5Y38.91%
FCF growth 1Y135.46%
FCF growth 3Y1.97%
FCF growth 5Y14.5%
OCF growth 1Y24.7%
OCF growth 3Y5.64%
OCF growth 5Y14.04%