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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-FORMULA-C (FWONK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FWONK - Nasdaq - US5312297550 - Currency: USD

96.72  -0.71 (-0.73%)

After market: 96.7236 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall FWONK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FWONK against 98 industry peers in the Media industry. While FWONK seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, FWONK is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FWONK had negative earnings in the past year.
FWONK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: FWONK reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years FWONK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FWONK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFWONK 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.70%, FWONK is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -1.15%, FWONK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FWONK (1.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FWONK is significantly below the industry average of 7.63%.
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
FWONK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFWONK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

FWONK's Operating Margin of 6.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FWONK outperforms 55.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FWONK has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of FWONK (28.61%) is worse than 67.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FWONK 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%
FWONK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFWONK 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

FWONK 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, FWONK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FWONK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FWONK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FWONK Yearly Shares OutstandingFWONK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
FWONK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFWONK 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 FWONK is 4.05, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FWONK, 4.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FWONK's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FWONK outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
FWONK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.40, FWONK perfoms like the industry average, 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/WACC0.11
WACC15.02%
FWONK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFWONK 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

FWONK has a Current Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that FWONK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FWONK (2.32) is better than 75.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.32 indicates that FWONK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FWONK has a better Quick ratio (2.32) than 76.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 2.32
FWONK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFWONK 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

FWONK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -126.09%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
FWONK 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

Based on estimates for the next years, FWONK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 140.12% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1107.37%
EPS Next 2Y292.96%
EPS Next 3Y164.37%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue Next Year9.15%
Revenue Next 2Y8.79%
Revenue Next 3Y8.44%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%

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.
FWONK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFWONK 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
FWONK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFWONK 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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FWONK. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 59.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FWONK.
FWONK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.13, FWONK is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 59.96
FWONK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFWONK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FWONK is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
FWONK's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.79
EV/EBITDA 57.67
FWONK Per share dataFWONK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

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.
FWONK's earnings are expected to grow with 164.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y292.96%
EPS Next 3Y164.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for FWONK!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-FORMULA-C

NASDAQ:FWONK (6/13/2025, 8:03:22 PM)

After market: 96.7236 0 (0%)

96.72

-0.71 (-0.73%)

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 Change0.31%
Ins Owners1.83%
Ins Owner Change6.15%
Market Cap33.01B
Analysts85.88
Price Target114.59 (18.48%)
Short Float %27.49%
Short Ratio4.96
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)4.3%
PT rev (3m)10.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)27.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 59.96
P/S 9.4
P/FCF 44.79
P/OCF 40.35
P/B 4.45
P/tB 51.18
EV/EBITDA 57.67
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.61
Fwd EY1.67%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY2.23%
OCF(TTM)2.4
OCFY2.48%
SpS10.29
BVpS21.71
TBVpS1.89
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
WACC15.02%
ROIC/WACC0.11
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 Y1107.37%
EPS Next 2Y292.96%
EPS Next 3Y164.37%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%-23.85%
Revenue Next Year9.15%
Revenue Next 2Y8.79%
Revenue Next 3Y8.44%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
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%