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LIBERTY BROADBAND-C (LBRDK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LBRDK - Nasdaq - US5303073051 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

98.34  -1.99 (-1.98%)

After market: 98.34 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall LBRDK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LBRDK against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. LBRDK has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LBRDK is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LBRDK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LBRDK had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LBRDK has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBRDK reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
LBRDK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLBRDK 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 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.27%, LBRDK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDK has a Return On Equity of 8.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: LBRDK outperforms 76.04% of its industry peers.
LBRDK has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.51%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LBRDK underperforms 61.46% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LBRDK is significantly below the industry average of 6.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (0.51%) for LBRDK is above the 3 year average (0.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.27%
ROE 8.91%
ROIC 0.51%
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)10.44%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)0.33%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LBRDK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLBRDK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

LBRDK has a Profit Margin of 86.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBRDK outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
LBRDK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LBRDK has a better Operating Margin (10.32%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.32%
PM (TTM) 86.4%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.9%
PM growth 5Y-35.84%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LBRDK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLBRDK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5K 10K 15K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LBRDK is destroying value.
LBRDK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LBRDK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LBRDK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LBRDK Yearly Shares OutstandingLBRDK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
LBRDK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLBRDK 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

2.2 Solvency

LBRDK has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is not the best score and indicates that LBRDK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LBRDK has a Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is in the better half of the industry: LBRDK outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
LBRDK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.37, LBRDK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC7.97%
LBRDK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLBRDK 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 1.39 indicates that LBRDK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LBRDK has a Current ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBRDK has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that LBRDK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBRDK has a Quick ratio of 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBRDK outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.39
LBRDK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLBRDK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.28% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 56.87% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
LBRDK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.82%.
The Revenue has been growing by 132.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.28%
EPS 3Y15.64%
EPS 5Y56.87%
EPS Q2Q%10.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y132.67%
Sales Q2Q%4.49%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.63% on average over the next years.
LBRDK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y-16.91%
EPS Next 2Y-7.78%
EPS Next 3Y-1.39%
EPS Next 5Y2.63%
Revenue Next Year4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y2.96%

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.
LBRDK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLBRDK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LBRDK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLBRDK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.71, the valuation of LBRDK can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LBRDK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LBRDK is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LBRDK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.03.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.02 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LBRDK.
LBRDK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LBRDK to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.94), we can say LBRDK is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.71
Fwd PE 19.02
LBRDK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLBRDK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LBRDK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 57.52
LBRDK Per share dataLBRDK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y-7.78%
EPS Next 3Y-1.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

LIBERTY BROADBAND-C

NASDAQ:LBRDK (5/21/2025, 8:12:09 PM)

After market: 98.34 0 (0%)

98.34

-1.99 (-1.98%)

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 Owners84.65%
Inst Owner Change-6.41%
Ins Owners7.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.09B
Analysts80
Price Target104.97 (6.74%)
Short Float %17.83%
Short Ratio3.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.08%
Min EPS beat(2)31.56%
Max EPS beat(2)36.59%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.22%
Max EPS beat(4)36.59%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.28%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-9.88%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.04%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.1%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.93%
PT rev (1m)-2.01%
PT rev (3m)-8.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.71
Fwd PE 19.02
P/S 13.59
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 108.39
P/B 1.4
P/tB 1.7
EV/EBITDA 57.52
EPS(TTM)6.26
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)5.17
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)-0.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.91
OCFY0.92%
SpS7.24
BVpS70.16
TBVpS57.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.27%
ROE 8.91%
ROCE 0.65%
ROIC 0.51%
ROICexc 0.52%
ROICexgc 0.58%
OM 10.32%
PM (TTM) 86.4%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)10.44%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)0.33%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)0.33%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)0.37%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)0.41%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.9%
PM growth 5Y-35.84%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 11.72
Cap/Depr 119.52%
Cap/Sales 24.2%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 41.01%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 1.91
F-Score3
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC0.06
Cap/Depr(3y)94.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.28%
EPS 3Y15.64%
EPS 5Y56.87%
EPS Q2Q%10.65%
EPS Next Y-16.91%
EPS Next 2Y-7.78%
EPS Next 3Y-1.39%
EPS Next 5Y2.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y132.67%
Sales Q2Q%4.49%
Revenue Next Year4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y2.96%
EBIT growth 1Y25.88%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year446.56%
EBIT Next 3Y44.39%
EBIT Next 5Y24.32%
FCF growth 1Y60.71%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y223.81%
OCF growth 3Y226.07%
OCF growth 5YN/A