LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LBTYB - Nasdaq - BMG611881191 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, LBTYB scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LBTYB was compared to 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. LBTYB has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LBTYB is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LBTYB has reported negative net income.
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
The Return On Assets of LBTYB (6.11%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.55%, LBTYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 LBTYB (36.57%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBTYB has declined.
The Gross Margin of LBTYB (49.06%) is worse than 60.61% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYB has less shares outstanding
LBTYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LBTYB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LBTYB has an Altman-Z score of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.90, LBTYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LBTYB would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYB (8.40) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that LBTYB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LBTYB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65. This is in the better half of the industry: LBTYB outperforms 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
WACC7.94%
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 Current ratio of 0.95. This is in the lower half of the industry: LBTYB underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that LBTYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LBTYB's Quick ratio of 0.95 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBTYB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 76.44%, which is quite impressive.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.49% in the past year.
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)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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -30.65% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, LBTYB will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-229.63%
EPS Next 2Y-82.34%
EPS Next 3Y-49.04%
EPS Next 5Y-30.65%
Revenue Next Year-33.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.61%
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBTYB. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
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
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LBTYB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LBTYB is more expensive than 60.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LBTYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: LBTYB is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LBTYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -49.04% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-82.34%
EPS Next 3Y-49.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LBTYB!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LBTYB (6/17/2025, 11:00:02 AM)
10.4
+0.3 (+2.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.11%
Inst Owner Change0.19%
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.59B
Analysts74.74
Price Target17.88 (71.92%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.24
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)0.74%
PT rev (3m)-14.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.88 | ||
| P/B | 0.28 | ||
| P/tB | 0.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.64 |
EPS(TTM)-1.72
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.99
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY31.03%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY53.32%
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
WACC7.94%
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-229.63%
EPS Next 2Y-82.34%
EPS Next 3Y-49.04%
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-33.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.61%
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%