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LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LBTYK - Nasdaq - BMG611881274 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

11.365  -0.35 (-2.95%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall LBTYK gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LBTYK against 35 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While LBTYK seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LBTYK has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LBTYK had negative earnings in the past year.
LBTYK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBTYK reported negative net income in multiple years.
LBTYK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LBTYK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLBTYK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

LBTYK has a better Return On Assets (5.85%) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
LBTYK has a Return On Equity of 12.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: LBTYK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
LBTYK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLBTYK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

1.3 Margins

LBTYK has a better Profit Margin (36.57%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
LBTYK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.06%, LBTYK is doing worse than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LBTYK has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
LBTYK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLBTYK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LBTYK does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LBTYK Yearly Shares OutstandingLBTYK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
LBTYK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLBTYK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.75, we must say that LBTYK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBTYK has a Altman-Z score (0.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYK is 14.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take LBTYK, 14.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LBTYK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 14.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBTYK outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
LBTYK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating LBTYK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.60, LBTYK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF 14.23
Altman-Z 0.75
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.77%
LBTYK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLBTYK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that LBTYK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LBTYK's Current ratio of 1.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYK outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
LBTYK has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that LBTYK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.02, LBTYK is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 1.02
LBTYK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLBTYK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LBTYK have decreased strongly by -45.51% in the last year.
LBTYK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% yearly.
LBTYK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.49%.
Measured over the past years, LBTYK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -17.14% on average per year.
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, LBTYK will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -24.02% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LBTYK will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-288.46%
EPS Next 2Y-78.72%
EPS Next 3Y-46.5%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue Next Year-32.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.28%
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.
LBTYK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLBTYK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
LBTYK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLBTYK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LBTYK reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year LBTYK is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
LBTYK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLBTYK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBTYK is valued a bit more expensive than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LBTYK is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.7
EV/EBITDA 20.26
LBTYK Per share dataLBTYK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LBTYK'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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LBTYK!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C

NASDAQ:LBTYK (8/19/2025, 2:48:05 PM)

11.365

-0.35 (-2.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27
Inst Owners95.45%
Inst Owner Change-5.46%
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.93B
Analysts74
Price Target17.01 (49.67%)
Short Float %3.12%
Short Ratio4.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-7.9%
PT rev (3m)-6.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 5.7
P/OCF 2.58
P/B 0.3
P/tB 0.49
EV/EBITDA 20.26
EPS(TTM)-9.88
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.79
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.99
FCFY17.53%
OCF(TTM)4.4
OCFY38.69%
SpS12.56
BVpS37.6
TBVpS23.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.75
F-Score5
WACC6.77%
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-288.46%
EPS Next 2Y-78.72%
EPS Next 3Y-46.5%
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-32.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.28%
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%