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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-FORMULA-A (FWONA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FWONA - Nasdaq - US5312297717 - Currency: USD

90.23  -1.53 (-1.67%)

After market: 90.23 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 93 industry peers in the Media industry. FWONA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, FWONA is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FWONA had positive earnings in the past year.
FWONA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: FWONA reported negative net income in multiple years.
FWONA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

FWONA has a better Return On Assets (2.32%) than 67.82% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.64%, FWONA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FWONA (3.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FWONA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.01%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.52%) for FWONA is below the current ROIC(3.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.48%, FWONA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
FWONA has a Operating Margin of 11.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: FWONA outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.84%, FWONA is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
FWONA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for FWONA is higher compared to a year ago.
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

The Debt to FCF ratio of FWONA is 6.07, which is on the high side as it means it would take FWONA, 6.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FWONA (6.07) is better than 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FWONA (0.38) is better than 60.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 6.07
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.65%
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 Current ratio of 2.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. FWONA outperforms 80.46% 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.
FWONA's Quick ratio of 2.70 is amongst the best of the industry. FWONA outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
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

The earnings per share for FWONA have decreased strongly by -55.32% in the last year.
FWONA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.32%.
Measured over the past years, FWONA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.02% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 41.64% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y141.96%
EPS Next 2Y58.05%
EPS Next 3Y48.23%
EPS Next 5Y41.64%
Revenue Next Year16.29%
Revenue Next 2Y13.25%
Revenue Next 3Y11.16%
Revenue Next 5Y8.32%

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 2B 4B 6B
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 107.42, the valuation of FWONA can be described as expensive.
FWONA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FWONA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 62.28, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FWONA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FWONA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FWONA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.68), we can say FWONA is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 107.42
Fwd PE 62.28
FWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

73.56% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FWONA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FWONA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FWONA is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 63.73
EV/EBITDA 40.03
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 48.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.05%
EPS Next 3Y48.23%

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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-FORMULA-A

NASDAQ:FWONA (2/21/2025, 8:22:41 PM)

After market: 90.23 0 (0%)

90.23

-1.53 (-1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-27 2025-02-27/bmo
Inst Owners85.42%
Inst Owner Change-1.35%
Ins Owners1.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.72B
Analysts84
Price Target95.59 (5.94%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio2.75
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)4.49%
PT rev (3m)14.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)49.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)30.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 107.42
Fwd PE 62.28
P/S 8.27
P/FCF 63.73
P/OCF 47.11
P/B 4.02
P/tB 44.33
EV/EBITDA 40.03
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY0.93%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY1.61%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY1.57%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY2.12%
SpS10.92
BVpS22.45
TBVpS2.04
PEG (NY)0.76
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
WACC8.65%
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 Y141.96%
EPS Next 2Y58.05%
EPS Next 3Y48.23%
EPS Next 5Y41.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.32%
Revenue growth 3Y41.18%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%
Revenue Next Year16.29%
Revenue Next 2Y13.25%
Revenue Next 3Y11.16%
Revenue Next 5Y8.32%
EBIT growth 1Y89.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year195.6%
EBIT Next 3Y60.51%
EBIT Next 5Y35.84%
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%