LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LBTYB - BMG611881191 - Common Stock
11.61 USD
+0.14 (+1.22%)
Overall LBTYB gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LBTYB against 35 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While LBTYB seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LBTYB has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBTYB reported negative net income in multiple years.
LBTYB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LBTYB has a Return On Assets of 5.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBTYB outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.22%, LBTYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 12.22% | ||
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 36.57%, LBTYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LBTYB has a Gross Margin of 49.06%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LBTYB underperforms 61.11% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.76, we must say that LBTYB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.76, LBTYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYB is 14.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take LBTYB, 14.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.23, LBTYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that LBTYB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LBTYB (0.60) is better than 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.76 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that LBTYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LBTYB has a Current ratio (1.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBTYB has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that LBTYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBTYB has a Quick ratio (1.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBTYB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.51%.
LBTYB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% yearly.
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)-45.51%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-11657.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-32.27%
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.
LBTYB is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-298.81%
EPS Next 2Y-79.8%
EPS Next 3Y-46.7%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue Next Year-30.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.81%
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.
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
63.89% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LBTYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
LBTYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LBTYB is cheaper than 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LBTYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -46.70% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-79.8%
EPS Next 3Y-46.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LBTYB!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LBTYB (9/19/2025, 4:30:02 PM)
11.61
+0.14 (+1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.45%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.96B
Analysts74
Price Target17.26 (48.66%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.16
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1244.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(2)-521.36%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-580.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(4)623.7%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-736.44%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-646.29%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)267.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.85%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.03%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.97%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.09%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-53.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.3 | ||
| P/tB | 0.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.52 |
EPS(TTM)-9.88
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.85
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY17.4%
OCF(TTM)4.46
OCFY38.41%
SpS12.74
BVpS38.14
TBVpS23.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 12.22% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.57% | ||
| GM | 49.06% | ||
| FCFM | 15.86% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 16.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 175.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 19.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 328.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 43.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.76 |
F-Score5
WACC6.73%
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)-45.51%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-11657.14%
EPS Next Y-298.81%
EPS Next 2Y-79.8%
EPS Next 3Y-46.7%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-32.27%
Revenue Next Year-30.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.81%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 1Y96.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1023.34%
EBIT Next 3Y126.66%
EBIT Next 5Y56.88%
FCF growth 1Y-35.41%
FCF growth 3Y-19.32%
FCF growth 5Y-19.58%
OCF growth 1Y-37.3%
OCF growth 3Y-16.95%
OCF growth 5Y-15.01%