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LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LBTYA - BMG611881019 - Common Stock

10.59 USD
-0.19 (-1.76%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
10.59 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, LBTYA scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LBTYA was compared to 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. LBTYA has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LBTYA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LBTYA had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LBTYA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years LBTYA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
LBTYA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LBTYA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLBTYA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

LBTYA has a worse Return On Assets (-7.78%) than 78.38% of its industry peers.
LBTYA has a Return On Equity (-15.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.78%
ROE -15.51%
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
LBTYA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLBTYA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBTYA has declined.
LBTYA has a better Gross Margin (63.59%) than 70.27% of its industry peers.
LBTYA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LBTYA does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 63.59%
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%
LBTYA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLBTYA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LBTYA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LBTYA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LBTYA Yearly Shares OutstandingLBTYA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
LBTYA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLBTYA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.74, we must say that LBTYA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBTYA has a Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBTYA outperforms 43.24% of its industry peers.
LBTYA has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.59. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LBTYA would need 15.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LBTYA has a Debt to FCF ratio (15.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that LBTYA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, LBTYA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 15.59
Altman-Z 0.74
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.51%
LBTYA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLBTYA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that LBTYA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LBTYA has a worse Current ratio (0.96) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that LBTYA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LBTYA has a Quick ratio of 0.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: LBTYA underperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.96
LBTYA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLBTYA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.90% over the past year.
LBTYA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% yearly.
The Revenue for LBTYA has decreased by -25.57% in the past year. This is quite bad
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)32.9%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%93.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-37.62%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LBTYA will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -25.05% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LBTYA will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-662.17%
EPS Next 2Y-80.37%
EPS Next 3Y-45.72%
EPS Next 5Y-25.05%
Revenue Next Year-29.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.85%
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.
LBTYA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLBTYA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
LBTYA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLBTYA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBTYA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year LBTYA is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
LBTYA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLBTYA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

LBTYA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LBTYA is more expensive than 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LBTYA is valued cheaper than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.54
EV/EBITDA 67.79
LBTYA Per share dataLBTYA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LBTYA's earnings are expected to decrease with -45.72% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-80.37%
EPS Next 3Y-45.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LBTYA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A

NASDAQ:LBTYA (1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 10.59 0 (0%)

10.59

-0.19 (-1.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners99.26%
Inst Owner Change0.3%
Ins Owners3.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.57B
Revenue(TTM)3.65B
Net Income(TTM)-1.98B
Analysts73.68
Price Target16.38 (54.67%)
Short Float %4.73%
Short Ratio3.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-970.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(2)26.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-459.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(4)623.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-502.95%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-873.58%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)185.63%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.85%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.87%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.49%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.28%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-70.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-94.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-101.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.98
P/FCF 6.54
P/OCF 2.6
P/B 0.28
P/tB 0.46
EV/EBITDA 67.79
EPS(TTM)-6.2
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.88
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.62
FCFY15.28%
OCF(TTM)4.07
OCFY38.46%
SpS10.83
BVpS37.84
TBVpS22.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.78%
ROE -15.51%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 63.59%
FCFM 14.94%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 15.59
Debt/EBITDA 51.02
Cap/Depr 333.12%
Cap/Sales 22.67%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 895.43%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.96
Altman-Z 0.74
F-Score6
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)70.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.9%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%93.16%
EPS Next Y-662.17%
EPS Next 2Y-80.37%
EPS Next 3Y-45.72%
EPS Next 5Y-25.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-37.62%
Revenue Next Year-29.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.85%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year966.21%
EBIT Next 3Y123.4%
EBIT Next 5Y56.88%
FCF growth 1Y-33.52%
FCF growth 3Y-19.32%
FCF growth 5Y-19.58%
OCF growth 1Y-37.92%
OCF growth 3Y-16.95%
OCF growth 5Y-15.01%

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A / LBTYA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LBTYA.


What is the valuation status for LBTYA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA) stock?

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A?

The financial health rating of LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA) is 3 / 10.