LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA)

US5303071071 - Common Stock

53.13  +0.25 (+0.47%)

Fundamental Rating

4

LBRDA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. LBRDA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LBRDA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LBRDA was profitable.
LBRDA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LBRDA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years LBRDA reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

LBRDA has a Return On Assets of 4.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBRDA outperforms 83.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LBRDA (7.64%) is better than 75.79% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.38%, LBRDA is doing worse than 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.4%
ROE 7.64%
ROIC 0.38%
ROA(3y)5.67%
ROA(5y)3.97%
ROE(3y)9.9%
ROE(5y)6.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 70.13%, LBRDA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.84% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LBRDA (7.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.44%
PM (TTM) 70.13%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-55.28%
PM growth 5Y-25.9%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

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

2.2 Solvency

LBRDA has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that LBRDA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBRDA's Altman-Z score of 1.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
LBRDA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LBRDA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.45) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC7.39%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.42 indicates that LBRDA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.42, LBRDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.84% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDA has a Quick Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that LBRDA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LBRDA (2.42) is better than 76.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LBRDA have decreased strongly by -41.33% in the last year.
LBRDA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 64.21% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LBRDA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.62% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LBRDA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 113.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.33%
EPS 3Y29.11%
EPS 5Y64.21%
EPS growth Q2Q-35.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.62%
Revenue growth 3Y168.47%
Revenue growth 5Y113.14%
Revenue growth Q2Q0%

3.2 Future

LBRDA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.33% yearly.
LBRDA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.32%
EPS Next 2Y36.72%
EPS Next 3Y24.31%
EPS Next 5Y-0.33%
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.04%
Revenue Next 3Y1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y1.43%

3.3 Evolution

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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.38, which indicates a very decent valuation of LBRDA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LBRDA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LBRDA is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.02, LBRDA is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.53, the valuation of LBRDA can be described as reasonable.
76.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBRDA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LBRDA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.58, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.38
Fwd PE 9.53

4.2 Price Multiples

69.47% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LBRDA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 37.69

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.
LBRDA's earnings are expected to grow with 24.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y36.72%
EPS Next 3Y24.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

LIBERTY BROADBAND-A

NASDAQ:LBRDA (5/7/2024, 9:53:36 AM)

53.13

+0.25 (+0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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Market Cap7.59B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.38
Fwd PE 9.53
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PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.18
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.4%
ROE 7.64%
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ROICexgc
OM 7.44%
PM (TTM) 70.13%
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.06
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Debt/Equity 0.45
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Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.33%
EPS 3Y29.11%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y19.32%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.62%
Revenue growth 3Y168.47%
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