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LIBERTY LATIN AMERIC-CL A (LILA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LILA - Nasdaq - BMG9001E1021 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5.4  -0.17 (-3.05%)

Fundamental Rating

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LILA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of LILA while its profitability can be described as average. LILA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LILA had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LILA had a positive cash flow from operations.
LILA had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LILA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LILA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLILA 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 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LILA (-6.29%) is worse than 84.85% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LILA (-77.60%) is worse than 84.85% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.33%, LILA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
LILA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.30%. This is below the industry average of 7.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.30%) for LILA is below the current ROIC(4.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.29%
ROE -77.6%
ROIC 4.33%
ROA(3y)-2.32%
ROA(5y)-2.88%
ROE(3y)-23.98%
ROE(5y)-23.6%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)3.96%
LILA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLILA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

LILA's Operating Margin of 13.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LILA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LILA has declined.
LILA has a better Gross Margin (77.89%) than 96.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LILA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.19%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 77.89%
OM growth 3Y-7.22%
OM growth 5Y-4.59%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
LILA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLILA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LILA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LILA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LILA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LILA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
LILA Yearly Shares OutstandingLILA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
LILA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLILA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.16, we must say that LILA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LILA (0.16) is worse than 75.76% of its industry peers.
LILA has a debt to FCF ratio of 35.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LILA would need 35.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 35.50, LILA is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
LILA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LILA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 7.47. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LILA underperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.47
Debt/FCF 35.5
Altman-Z 0.16
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC7.22%
LILA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLILA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

LILA has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that LILA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.08, LILA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that LILA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.08, LILA is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 1.08
LILA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLILA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LILA have decreased strongly by -20050.00% in the last year.
LILA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.46%.
Measured over the past years, LILA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20050%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-27524%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.88%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LILA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.52% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LILA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y93.38%
EPS Next 2Y45.19%
EPS Next 3Y30.54%
EPS Next 5Y27.52%
Revenue Next Year0.72%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
LILA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLILA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
LILA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLILA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 -1 2 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LILA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.98, LILA is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LILA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LILA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.41), we can say LILA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.98
LILA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLILA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LILA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LILA is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
84.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LILA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.69
EV/EBITDA 5.67
LILA Per share dataLILA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LILA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LILA's earnings are expected to grow with 30.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.19%
EPS Next 3Y30.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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LIBERTY LATIN AMERIC-CL A

NASDAQ:LILA (6/17/2025, 1:28:01 PM)

5.4

-0.17 (-3.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04
Inst Owners65.32%
Inst Owner Change1.53%
Ins Owners11.61%
Ins Owner Change6.19%
Market Cap1.08B
Analysts76
Price Target7.7 (42.59%)
Short Float %2.31%
Short Ratio1.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1197.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-1558.43%
Max EPS beat(2)-836.29%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-10460.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-28858.2%
Max EPS beat(4)-836.29%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5243.52%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.09%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.19%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.11%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.37%
PT rev (1m)3.71%
PT rev (3m)-10.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-106.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-314.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-158.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.98
P/S 0.24
P/FCF 4.69
P/OCF 1.42
P/B 1.06
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.67
EPS(TTM)-4.03
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY6.67%
FCF(TTM)1.15
FCFY21.33%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY70.18%
SpS22.22
BVpS5.11
TBVpS-20.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.29%
ROE -77.6%
ROCE 5.48%
ROIC 4.33%
ROICexc 4.58%
ROICexgc 9.41%
OM 13.19%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 77.89%
FCFM 5.18%
ROA(3y)-2.32%
ROA(5y)-2.88%
ROE(3y)-23.98%
ROE(5y)-23.6%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)3.96%
ROICexc(3y)4.63%
ROICexc(5y)4.26%
ROICexgc(3y)9.72%
ROICexgc(5y)8.98%
ROCE(3y)5.45%
ROCE(5y)5.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.27%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.9%
OM growth 3Y-7.22%
OM growth 5Y-4.59%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.47
Debt/FCF 35.5
Debt/EBITDA 4.97
Cap/Depr 55.56%
Cap/Sales 11.88%
Interest Coverage 1.01
Cash Conversion 49.35%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 0.16
F-Score5
WACC7.22%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)62.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20050%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-27524%
EPS Next Y93.38%
EPS Next 2Y45.19%
EPS Next 3Y30.54%
EPS Next 5Y27.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.88%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
Revenue Next Year0.72%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%
EBIT growth 1Y4.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.58%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.84%
EBIT Next Year881.92%
EBIT Next 3Y118.96%
EBIT Next 5Y86.38%
FCF growth 1Y15.45%
FCF growth 3Y-8.29%
FCF growth 5Y-8.09%
OCF growth 1Y-6.34%
OCF growth 3Y-9.38%
OCF growth 5Y-3.81%