LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:LBRT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US53115L1044 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
LBRT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. LBRT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LBRT is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LBRT was profitable.
LBRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBRT reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years LBRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LBRT has a Return On Assets of 7.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: LBRT outperforms 69.35% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a Return On Equity of 12.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: LBRT outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
LBRT's Return On Invested Capital of 8.53% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LBRT is significantly above the industry average of 8.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.48%) for LBRT is well above the current ROIC(8.53%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.58% | ||
| ROE | 12.88% | ||
| ROIC | 8.53% |
ROA(3y)14.48%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)24.3%
ROE(5y)9.62%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.03%, LBRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBRT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.92%, LBRT is doing worse than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LBRT has grown nicely.
LBRT has a Gross Margin (24.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBRT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.03% | ||
| GM | 24.65% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.37%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y30.17%
GM growth 3Y42.43%
GM growth 5Y6.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LBRT is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LBRT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LBRT has more shares outstanding
LBRT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LBRT has an Altman-Z score of 2.89. This is not the best score and indicates that LBRT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LBRT's Altman-Z score of 2.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LBRT would need 2.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LBRT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.21) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LBRT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.21) than 66.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC9.47%
2.3 Liquidity
LBRT has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that LBRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, LBRT is doing worse than 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRT has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a bad value and indicates that LBRT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBRT's Quick ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT is outperformed by 82.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBRT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.81%.
LBRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.91% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LBRT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.45% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LBRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y23.91%
EPS Q2Q%-74.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.45%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y16.74%
Sales Q2Q%-8.91%
3.2 Future
LBRT is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.09% yearly.
LBRT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y-77.95%
EPS Next 2Y-48.18%
EPS Next 3Y-14.95%
EPS Next 5Y-10.09%
Revenue Next Year-10.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.51%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.79, the valuation of LBRT can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LBRT is valued cheaper than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.51. LBRT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.49, LBRT is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LBRT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LBRT is more expensive than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LBRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.58), we can say LBRT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LBRT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LBRT is cheaper than 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LBRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of LBRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as LBRT's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y-48.18%
EPS Next 3Y-14.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LBRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.55%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.52, LBRT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, LBRT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.55% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LBRT grows each year by 17.58%, which is quite nice.
LBRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of LBRT decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.58%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
19.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LBRT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.61%
EPS Next 2Y-48.18%
EPS Next 3Y-14.95%
NYSE:LBRT (7/15/2025, 10:48:06 AM)
11.605
-0.65 (-5.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.57%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change0.7%
Market Cap1.88B
Analysts75.79
Price Target16.62 (43.21%)
Short Float %5.44%
Short Ratio2.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.58%
DP19.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)172.06%
Min EPS beat(2)169.82%
Max EPS beat(2)174.3%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)80.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.52%
Max EPS beat(4)174.3%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)37.48%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)47.67%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)12.33%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.24%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.19%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.07%
PT rev (1m)-0.51%
PT rev (3m)-22.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.18 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY12.84%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)1.37
FCFY11.82%
OCF(TTM)5.32
OCFY45.87%
SpS26.05
BVpS12.19
TBVpS12.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.58% | ||
| ROE | 12.88% | ||
| ROCE | 11.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.61% | ||
| OM | 6.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.03% | ||
| GM | 24.65% | ||
| FCFM | 5.26% |
ROA(3y)14.48%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)24.3%
ROE(5y)9.62%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)18.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)18.84%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)23.99%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.23%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y4.23%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.37%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y30.17%
GM growth 3Y42.43%
GM growth 5Y6.73%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
F-Score4
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)137.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.49%
Profit Quality(3y)50%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y23.91%
EPS Q2Q%-74.47%
EPS Next Y-77.95%
EPS Next 2Y-48.18%
EPS Next 3Y-14.95%
EPS Next 5Y-10.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.45%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y16.74%
Sales Q2Q%-8.91%
Revenue Next Year-10.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-54.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y28.84%
EBIT Next Year65.1%
EBIT Next 3Y27.02%
EBIT Next 5Y15.2%
FCF growth 1Y-1.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y22.03%
OCF growth 1Y19.79%
OCF growth 3Y82.92%
OCF growth 5Y26.01%