LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LBTYB - BMG611881191 - Common Stock
10.2972 USD
-0.7 (-6.39%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LBTYB. LBTYB was compared to 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. LBTYB has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LBTYB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LBTYB had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LBTYB had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
With a Return On Assets value of -7.78%, LBTYB is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LBTYB has a Return On Equity of -15.51%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LBTYB underperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBTYB has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 63.59%, LBTYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LBTYB has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LBTYB so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LBTYB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LBTYB has less shares outstanding
LBTYB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.75, we must say that LBTYB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LBTYB (0.75) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYB is 15.59, which is on the high side as it means it would take LBTYB, 15.59 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LBTYB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 15.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBTYB outperforms 52.78% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that LBTYB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LBTYB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.9%
2.3 Liquidity
LBTYB has a Current Ratio of 0.96. 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's Current ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that LBTYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LBTYB's Quick ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.90% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LBTYB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% on average per year.
LBTYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -25.57%.
Measured over the past years, LBTYB 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, LBTYB will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -24.02% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-419.3%
EPS Next 2Y-83.44%
EPS Next 3Y-49.83%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue Next Year-27.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.57%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
LBTYB reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBTYB. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBTYB is valued a bit more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LBTYB is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 68.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LBTYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -49.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-83.44%
EPS Next 3Y-49.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LBTYB!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LBTYB (11/7/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
10.2972
-0.7 (-6.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.59%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.51B
Revenue(TTM)3.65B
Net Income(TTM)-1.98B
Analysts73.68
Price Target17.05 (65.58%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.66
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)-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)-1.24%
PT rev (3m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.28 | ||
| P/tB | 0.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 68.98 |
EPS(TTM)-6.2
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-2.05
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY15.53%
OCF(TTM)4.03
OCFY39.1%
SpS10.7
BVpS37.4
TBVpS22.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.75 |
F-Score6
WACC6.9%
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-419.3%
EPS Next 2Y-83.44%
EPS Next 3Y-49.83%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-37.62%
Revenue Next Year-27.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.57%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year2130.16%
EBIT Next 3Y175.72%
EBIT Next 5Y80.29%
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-B / LBTYB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LBTYB.
What is the valuation status for LBTYB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LBTYB stock?
LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LBTYB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) is expected to decline by -419.3% in the next year.