LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LBTYB - Nasdaq - BMG611881191 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LBTYB. LBTYB was compared to 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. LBTYB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LBTYB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LBTYB has reported negative net income.
LBTYB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LBTYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LBTYB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LBTYB has a Return On Assets of 6.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBTYB outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
LBTYB has a Return On Equity of 12.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBTYB outperforms 81.82% 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 36.57%, LBTYB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBTYB has declined.
LBTYB has a Gross Margin of 49.06%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBTYB outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
LBTYB'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
LBTYB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LBTYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LBTYB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that LBTYB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBTYB has a Altman-Z score (0.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYB is 8.40, which is on the high side as it means it would take LBTYB, 8.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.40, LBTYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that LBTYB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LBTYB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.61%
2.3 Liquidity
LBTYB has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBTYB has a worse Current ratio (0.95) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
LBTYB has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, LBTYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% 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.
The earnings per share for LBTYB have been decreasing by -23.66% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, LBTYB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.49% in the last year.
LBTYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -17.14% yearly.
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
LBTYB is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -30.65% yearly.
LBTYB 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.
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
LBTYB reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year LBTYB 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
LBTYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBTYB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LBTYB'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
LBTYB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LBTYB (7/24/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
9.939
-0.01 (-0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.11%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.43B
Analysts74
Price Target17.88 (79.9%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.34
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-45.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.79 | ||
| P/B | 0.27 | ||
| P/tB | 0.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.57 |
EPS(TTM)-1.72
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.79
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY32.47%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY55.79%
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
WACC6.61%
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%