LIBERTY LATIN AMERIC-CL A (LILA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LILA - BMG9001E1021 - Common Stock
7.89 USD
-0.06 (-0.75%)
7.89 USD
0 (0%)
LILA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -9.82%, LILA is doing worse than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LILA (-192.88%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
LILA has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: LILA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
LILA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.30%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.86%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.98%) for LILA is above the 3 year average (4.30%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.82% | ||
| ROE | -192.88% | ||
| ROIC | 4.98% |
ROA(3y)-2.32%
ROA(5y)-2.88%
ROE(3y)-23.98%
ROE(5y)-23.6%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)3.96%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.37%, LILA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LILA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LILA (78.03%) is better than 97.22% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 78.03% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LILA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LILA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LILA has more shares outstanding
LILA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 80.56% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LILA is 37.83, which is on the high side as it means it would take LILA, 37.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 37.83, LILA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 12.50 is on the high side and indicates that LILA has dependencies on debt financing.
LILA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (12.50) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 12.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC7.36%
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.
LILA has a Current ratio (1.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that LILA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LILA has a Quick ratio (1.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LILA have decreased strongly by -1346.34% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.15% in the past year.
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)-1346.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-863.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.88%
Sales Q2Q%-2.8%
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 26.25% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LILA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.25%
EPS Next 2Y41.13%
EPS Next 3Y28.75%
EPS Next 5Y26.25%
Revenue Next Year-1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y0.12%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LILA 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 LILA. 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, LILA is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LILA is valued cheaper than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LILA's earnings are expected to grow with 28.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.13%
EPS Next 3Y28.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LILA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
7.89
-0.06 (-0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners64.79%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners11.61%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap1.58B
Analysts76
Price Target8.75 (10.9%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-2677.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-4518.74%
Max EPS beat(2)-836.29%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4375.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-10589%
Max EPS beat(4)-836.29%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5900.02%
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)-3.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.49%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.18%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.31%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.55%
PT rev (1m)3%
PT rev (3m)13.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-399.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-429.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.13 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.91 |
EPS(TTM)-5.93
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.03
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY13.66%
OCF(TTM)3.71
OCFY46.99%
SpS22.04
BVpS3.04
TBVpS-20.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.82% | ||
| ROE | -192.88% | ||
| ROCE | 6.3% | ||
| ROIC | 4.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.26% | ||
| OM | 14.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 78.03% | ||
| FCFM | 4.89% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 12.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 37.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.16 |
F-Score4
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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)-1346.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-863.64%
EPS Next Y12.25%
EPS Next 2Y41.13%
EPS Next 3Y28.75%
EPS Next 5Y26.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.88%
Sales Q2Q%-2.8%
Revenue Next Year-1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y0.12%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%
EBIT growth 1Y20.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.58%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.84%
EBIT Next Year892.93%
EBIT Next 3Y117.29%
EBIT Next 5Y83.24%
FCF growth 1Y9.83%
FCF growth 3Y-8.29%
FCF growth 5Y-8.09%
OCF growth 1Y-8.37%
OCF growth 3Y-9.38%
OCF growth 5Y-3.81%