LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LBRT • US53115L1044
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This LBRT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LBRT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LBRT was profitable.
- LBRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LBRT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 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 4.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: LBRT outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.11%, LBRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- LBRT has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.45%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LBRT is in line with the industry average of 13.38%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.68%) for LBRT is well above the current ROIC(2.45%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.16% | ||
| ROE | 7.11% | ||
| ROIC | 2.45% |
ROA(3y)10.69%
ROA(5y)7.76%
ROE(3y)17.76%
ROE(5y)13.05%
ROIC(3y)12.68%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- LBRT's Profit Margin of 3.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
- LBRT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LBRT has a worse Operating Margin (2.25%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LBRT has declined.
- LBRT has a worse Gross Margin (20.92%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- LBRT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.69% | ||
| GM | 20.92% |
OM growth 3Y-42.71%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-27.36%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.62%
GM growth 5Y13.16%
2. LBRT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LBRT is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LBRT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- LBRT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LBRT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.55 indicates that LBRT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LBRT has a better Altman-Z score (3.55) than 81.67% of its industry peers.
- LBRT has a debt to FCF ratio of 39.28. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LBRT would need 39.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LBRT has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (39.28) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that LBRT is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, LBRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
- LBRT has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that LBRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LBRT has a worse Current ratio (1.22) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that LBRT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LBRT (0.96) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. LBRT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LBRT have decreased strongly by -68.48% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LBRT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -38.80% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -7.16% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 32.91% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.48%
EPS 3Y-38.8%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-74.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.16%
Revenue growth 5Y32.91%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LBRT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.12% on average per year.
- LBRT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y-176.94%
EPS Next 2Y-53.42%
EPS Next 3Y-34.7%
EPS Next 5Y8.12%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y8.02%
Revenue Next 5Y16.6%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. LBRT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 48.45, LBRT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- LBRT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. LBRT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- LBRT is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LBRT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LBRT is cheaper than 61.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LBRT is valued a bit more expensive than 68.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 322.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LBRT's earnings are expected to decrease with -34.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-53.42%
EPS Next 3Y-34.7%
5. LBRT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%, LBRT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LBRT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.96.
- LBRT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LBRT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 62.06%!
- LBRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- LBRT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.06%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- LBRT pays out 36.84% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LBRT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.84%
EPS Next 2Y-53.42%
EPS Next 3Y-34.7%
LBRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
28.1
+0.18 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Inst Owners101.83%
Inst Owner Change-1.45%
Ins Owners2.18%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap4.55B
Revenue(TTM)4.01B
Net Income(TTM)147.87M
Analysts81.11
Price Target29.21 (3.95%)
Short Float %7.01%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)62.06%
DP36.84%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-04 2026-03-04 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)875.11%
Min EPS beat(2)150.79%
Max EPS beat(2)1599.42%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)480.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.97%
Max EPS beat(4)1599.42%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)256.61%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)171.04%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)152.38%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.39%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.39%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.02%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.44%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.01%
PT rev (1m)2.58%
PT rev (3m)47.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 322.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | 2.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.6 |
EPS(TTM)0.58
EY2.06%
EPS(NY)-0.45
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY0.31%
OCF(TTM)3.76
OCFY13.39%
SpS24.72
BVpS12.83
TBVpS12.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.16% | ||
| ROE | 7.11% | ||
| ROCE | 3.18% | ||
| ROIC | 2.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.47% | ||
| OM | 2.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.69% | ||
| GM | 20.92% | ||
| FCFM | 0.35% |
ROA(3y)10.69%
ROA(5y)7.76%
ROE(3y)17.76%
ROE(5y)13.05%
ROIC(3y)12.68%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.84%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.86%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.45%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-50.52%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-50.46%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-42.71%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-27.36%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.62%
GM growth 5Y13.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 39.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 9.54% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.55 |
F-Score4
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)130.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)121.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.32%
Profit Quality(3y)46.63%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.48%
EPS 3Y-38.8%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-74.19%
EPS Next Y-176.94%
EPS Next 2Y-53.42%
EPS Next 3Y-34.7%
EPS Next 5Y8.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.16%
Revenue growth 5Y32.91%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y8.02%
Revenue Next 5Y16.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-76.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.38%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1355%
EBIT Next 3Y206.08%
EBIT Next 5Y102.92%
FCF growth 1Y-92.09%
FCF growth 3Y-43.57%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-26.5%
OCF growth 3Y4.75%
OCF growth 5Y48.16%
LIBERTY ENERGY INC / LBRT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LBRT.
What is the valuation status for LBRT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LBRT stock?
LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of LIBERTY ENERGY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) is 48.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.
What is the expected EPS growth for LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) is expected to decline by -176.94% in the next year.