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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-LIB-NEW-A (FWONA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FWONA - Nasdaq - US5312297717

82.98  +0.1 (+0.12%)

After market: 82.98 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, FWONA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FWONA was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of FWONA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. FWONA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FWONA was profitable.
FWONA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years FWONA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years FWONA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FWONA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFWONA 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 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FWONA (2.32%) is better than 70.11% of its industry peers.
FWONA's Return On Equity of 3.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FWONA outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
FWONA has a Return On Invested Capital (3.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FWONA is significantly below the industry average of 6.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.31%) for FWONA is above the 3 year average (1.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.32%
ROE 3.64%
ROIC 3.31%
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)-0.56%
ROE(3y)2.65%
ROE(5y)-1.41%
ROIC(3y)1.52%
ROIC(5y)N/A
FWONA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFWONA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

FWONA has a better Profit Margin (7.48%) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of FWONA (11.01%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 31.84%, FWONA is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FWONA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.01%
PM (TTM) 7.48%
GM 31.84%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y26.84%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
FWONA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFWONA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FWONA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FWONA has more shares outstanding
FWONA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FWONA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
FWONA Yearly Shares OutstandingFWONA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M
FWONA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFWONA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

FWONA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.07. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as FWONA would need 6.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FWONA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.07. This is in the better half of the industry: FWONA outperforms 70.11% of its industry peers.
FWONA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FWONA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FWONA outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 6.07
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.75%
FWONA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFWONA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

FWONA has a Current Ratio of 2.70. This indicates that FWONA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FWONA has a better Current ratio (2.70) than 81.61% of its industry peers.
FWONA has a Quick Ratio of 2.70. This indicates that FWONA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.70, FWONA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.7
Quick Ratio 2.7
FWONA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFWONA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FWONA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -55.32%.
The Revenue has grown by 35.32% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
FWONA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-58.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.32%
Revenue growth 3Y41.18%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FWONA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 41.64% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y145.07%
EPS Next 2Y56.41%
EPS Next 3Y47.87%
EPS Next 5Y41.64%
Revenue Next Year16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y13.23%
Revenue Next 3Y11.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%

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.
FWONA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFWONA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
FWONA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFWONA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 98.79, FWONA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FWONA is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.29. FWONA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 58.48, FWONA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
FWONA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.44. FWONA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 98.79
Fwd PE 58.48
FWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FWONA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.11% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
FWONA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.61
EV/EBITDA 36.19
FWONA Per share dataFWONA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FWONA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FWONA's earnings are expected to grow with 47.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y56.41%
EPS Next 3Y47.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FWONA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-LIB-NEW-A

NASDAQ:FWONA (1/22/2025, 4:31:38 PM)

After market: 82.98 0 (0%)

82.98

+0.1 (+0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners85.77%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners3.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.25B
Analysts84
Price Target90.78 (9.4%)
Short Float %1.45%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
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)-37.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-67.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)148.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-67.24%
Max EPS beat(4)681.44%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)348.45%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)196.26%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)262.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.44%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.56%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.8%
PT rev (1m)2.13%
PT rev (3m)7.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)35.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 98.79
Fwd PE 58.48
P/S 7.6
P/FCF 58.61
P/OCF 43.33
P/B 3.7
P/tB 40.76
EV/EBITDA 36.19
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY1.01%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY1.71%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY1.71%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY2.31%
SpS10.92
BVpS22.45
TBVpS2.04
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.32%
ROE 3.64%
ROCE 3.8%
ROIC 3.31%
ROICexc 4.41%
ROICexgc 31.1%
OM 11.01%
PM (TTM) 7.48%
GM 31.84%
FCFM 12.97%
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)-0.56%
ROE(3y)2.65%
ROE(5y)-1.41%
ROIC(3y)1.52%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.8%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.04%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)1.74%
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 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y26.84%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 6.07
Debt/EBITDA 3.69
Cap/Depr 44.97%
Cap/Sales 4.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 82.85%
Profit Quality 173.38%
Current Ratio 2.7
Quick Ratio 2.7
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)66.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-58.97%
EPS Next Y145.07%
EPS Next 2Y56.41%
EPS Next 3Y47.87%
EPS Next 5Y41.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.32%
Revenue growth 3Y41.18%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%
Revenue Next Year16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y13.23%
Revenue Next 3Y11.03%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y89.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year195.6%
EBIT Next 3Y60.82%
EBIT Next 5Y29.15%
FCF growth 1Y85.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-5.34%
OCF growth 1Y23.02%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y18.23%