LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LBTYA - BMG611881019 - Common Stock
11.76 USD
+0.03 (+0.26%)
11.76 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, LBTYA scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LBTYA was compared to 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. LBTYA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LBTYA does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LBTYA had negative earnings in the past year.
LBTYA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBTYA reported negative net income in multiple years.
LBTYA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LBTYA's Return On Assets of 5.85% is amongst the best of the industry. LBTYA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.22%, LBTYA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 12.22% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.02%
ROA(5y)5.18%
ROE(3y)-0.62%
ROE(5y)7.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LBTYA has a Profit Margin of 36.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBTYA outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBTYA has declined.
LBTYA has a Gross Margin (49.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBTYA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.57% | ||
| GM | 49.06% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-34.51%
PM growth 5Y-18.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.51%
GM growth 5Y-3.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LBTYA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LBTYA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LBTYA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.75, we must say that LBTYA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBTYA has a Altman-Z score of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBTYA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYA is 14.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take LBTYA, 14.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LBTYA's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYA outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
LBTYA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating LBTYA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LBTYA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.83%
2.3 Liquidity
LBTYA has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that LBTYA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBTYA has a Current ratio of 1.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBTYA outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
LBTYA has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that LBTYA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBTYA has a Quick ratio (1.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LBTYA have decreased strongly by -45.51% in the last year.
The earnings per share for LBTYA have been decreasing by -23.66% on average. This is quite bad
LBTYA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.49%.
Measured over the past years, LBTYA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -17.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.51%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-11657.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-32.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -24.02% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-379.44%
EPS Next 2Y-79.03%
EPS Next 3Y-46.29%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue Next Year-30.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.81%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LBTYA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year LBTYA is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LBTYA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LBTYA is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LBTYA's earnings are expected to decrease with -46.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-79.03%
EPS Next 3Y-46.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LBTYA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
11.76
+0.03 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.59%
Inst Owner Change5.07%
Ins Owners3.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.01B
Analysts74
Price Target17.11 (45.49%)
Short Float %4.31%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1244.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(2)-521.36%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-580.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(4)623.7%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-736.44%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-646.29%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)267.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.85%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.03%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.97%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.09%
PT rev (1m)0.25%
PT rev (3m)-4.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-40.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-48.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.64 | ||
| P/B | 0.31 | ||
| P/tB | 0.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.15 |
EPS(TTM)-9.88
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.81
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY17.18%
OCF(TTM)4.46
OCFY37.92%
SpS12.74
BVpS38.14
TBVpS23.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 12.22% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.57% | ||
| GM | 49.06% | ||
| FCFM | 15.86% |
ROA(3y)0.02%
ROA(5y)5.18%
ROE(3y)-0.62%
ROE(5y)7.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
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 3Y-34.51%
PM growth 5Y-18.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.51%
GM growth 5Y-3.17%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 16.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 175.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 19.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 328.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 43.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
F-Score5
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)70.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.51%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-11657.14%
EPS Next Y-379.44%
EPS Next 2Y-79.03%
EPS Next 3Y-46.29%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-32.27%
Revenue Next Year-30.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.81%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 1Y96.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1040.98%
EBIT Next 3Y127.37%
EBIT Next 5Y56.88%
FCF growth 1Y-35.41%
FCF growth 3Y-19.32%
FCF growth 5Y-19.58%
OCF growth 1Y-37.3%
OCF growth 3Y-16.95%
OCF growth 5Y-15.01%