LIBERTY BROADBAND-C (LBRDK)

US5303073051 - Common Stock

48.86  +0.65 (+1.35%)

After market: 48.86 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall LBRDK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LBRDK against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LBRDK get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LBRDK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LBRDK had positive earnings in the past year.
LBRDK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LBRDK has always been profitable.
In multiple years LBRDK reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.40%, LBRDK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.64%, LBRDK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LBRDK (0.38%) is worse than 65.63% of its industry peers.
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

LBRDK has a Profit Margin of 70.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBRDK outperforms 97.92% of its industry peers.
LBRDK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.44%, LBRDK is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same 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

LBRDK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBRDK has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.24, we must say that LBRDK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBRDK has a Altman-Z score (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBRDK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.45, LBRDK is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.24
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC7.53%

2.3 Liquidity

LBRDK has a Current Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that LBRDK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.42, LBRDK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDK has a Quick Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that LBRDK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LBRDK's Quick ratio of 2.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDK outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LBRDK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.33%.
Measured over the past years, LBRDK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 64.21% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LBRDK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.62% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LBRDK 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.31% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.32%
EPS Next 2Y36.72%
EPS Next 3Y24.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.04%
Revenue Next 3Y1.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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

LBRDK is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.46.
LBRDK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LBRDK is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LBRDK is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.77.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LBRDK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LBRDK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.46
Fwd PE 8.77

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LBRDK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LBRDK is more expensive than 64.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 35.49

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 LBRDK's earnings are expected to grow with 24.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y36.72%
EPS Next 3Y24.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

LIBERTY BROADBAND-C

NASDAQ:LBRDK (4/18/2024, 4:20:02 PM)

After market: 48.86 0 (0%)

48.86

+0.65 (+1.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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ROA 4.4%
ROE 7.64%
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OM 7.44%
PM (TTM) 70.13%
GM N/A
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Debt/Equity 0.45
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Current Ratio 2.42
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EPS 3Y29.11%
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