LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LBTYA - Nasdaq - BMG611881019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LBTYA. LBTYA was compared to 33 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LBTYA has reported negative net income.
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 has a Return On Assets of 6.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBTYA outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
LBTYA has a Return On Equity of 12.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: LBTYA outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.11% | ||
| ROE | 12.55% | ||
| 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
The Profit Margin of LBTYA (36.57%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBTYA has declined.
LBTYA has a Gross Margin of 49.06%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LBTYA underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYA has less shares outstanding
LBTYA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LBTYA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LBTYA has an Altman-Z score of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBTYA's Altman-Z score of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYA outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
LBTYA has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LBTYA would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYA (8.40) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBTYA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating LBTYA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LBTYA (0.65) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that LBTYA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.95, LBTYA is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that LBTYA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.95, LBTYA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 76.44% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LBTYA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% on average per year.
LBTYA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.49%.
The Revenue for LBTYA have been decreasing by -17.14% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.44%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-519.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-39.79%
3.2 Future
LBTYA is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -30.65% yearly.
LBTYA is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-288.46%
EPS Next 2Y-78.72%
EPS Next 3Y-46.5%
EPS Next 5Y-30.65%
Revenue Next Year-32.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.58%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBTYA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.61% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
96.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBTYA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LBTYA's earnings are expected to decrease with -46.50% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-78.72%
EPS Next 3Y-46.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LBTYA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
9.84
-0.22 (-2.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.40B
Analysts74
Price Target16.71 (69.82%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio3.35
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)51.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-521.36%
Max EPS beat(2)623.7%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-61.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-521.36%
Max EPS beat(4)623.7%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-496.27%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)205.08%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)451.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-12.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.84%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.59%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.39%
PT rev (1m)-7.05%
PT rev (3m)-6.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.27 | ||
| P/tB | 0.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.63 |
EPS(TTM)-1.72
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.79
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY32.8%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY56.36%
SpS12.56
BVpS36.6
TBVpS23.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.11% | ||
| ROE | 12.55% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.57% | ||
| GM | 49.06% | ||
| FCFM | 25.69% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 11.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 257.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score6
WACC6.87%
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)76.44%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-519.35%
EPS Next Y-288.46%
EPS Next 2Y-78.72%
EPS Next 3Y-46.5%
EPS Next 5Y-30.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-39.79%
Revenue Next Year-32.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 1Y96.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1030.06%
EBIT Next 3Y127.91%
EBIT Next 5Y56.88%
FCF growth 1Y-5.58%
FCF growth 3Y-19.32%
FCF growth 5Y-19.58%
OCF growth 1Y-23%
OCF growth 3Y-16.95%
OCF growth 5Y-15.01%