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

NASDAQ:FWONA - Nasdaq - US5312297717 - Currency: USD

91.02  -1.78 (-1.92%)

After market: 91.02 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FWONA. FWONA was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While FWONA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. FWONA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FWONA has reported negative net income.
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 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.70%, FWONA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.52% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -1.15%, FWONA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FWONA (1.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FWONA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.24%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.56%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.7%
ROE -1.15%
ROIC 1.72%
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)-0.07%
ROE(3y)3.52%
ROE(5y)-0.31%
ROIC(3y)2.24%
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 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

FWONA has a Operating Margin (6.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FWONA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 28.61%, FWONA is not doing good in the industry: 67.01% 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 6.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.61%
OM growth 3Y78.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y0.53%
FWONA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFWONA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
FWONA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FWONA has more shares outstanding
FWONA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FWONA Yearly Shares OutstandingFWONA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

FWONA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.05. This is a neutral value as FWONA would need 4.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.05, FWONA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.38% of the companies in the same industry.
FWONA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.40, FWONA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 4.05
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC8.48%
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 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

FWONA has a Current Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that FWONA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.32, FWONA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.32 indicates that FWONA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FWONA (2.32) is better than 77.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 2.32
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 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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 -126.09%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
FWONA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-126.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%-23.85%

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 140.12% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FWONA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1240.08%
EPS Next 2Y301.08%
EPS Next 3Y168.3%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue Next Year9.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.87%
Revenue Next 3Y8.77%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FWONA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
FWONA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 53.85.
FWONA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.33. FWONA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 53.85
FWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FWONA is valued a bit more expensive than 63.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FWONA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.81
EV/EBITDA 40.52
FWONA Per share dataFWONA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 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 168.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y301.08%
EPS Next 3Y168.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-FORMULA-A

NASDAQ:FWONA (7/15/2025, 5:20:01 PM)

After market: 91.02 0 (0%)

91.02

-1.78 (-1.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06
Inst Owners86.53%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners1.83%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.70B
Analysts85.88
Price Target106.08 (16.55%)
Short Float %1.55%
Short Ratio3.4
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-102.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-366.77%
Max EPS beat(2)162.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-366.77%
Max EPS beat(4)173.9%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)142.32%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)251.63%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)115.1%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-23.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.83%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.18%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.48%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.14%
PT rev (1m)1.41%
PT rev (3m)7.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 53.85
P/S 6.46
P/FCF 30.81
P/OCF 27.76
P/B 3.06
P/tB 35.2
EV/EBITDA 40.52
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY1.86%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY3.25%
OCF(TTM)3.28
OCFY3.6%
SpS14.08
BVpS29.71
TBVpS2.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.7%
ROE -1.15%
ROCE 2.18%
ROIC 1.72%
ROICexc 2.35%
ROICexgc 17.61%
OM 6.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.61%
FCFM 20.98%
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)-0.07%
ROE(3y)3.52%
ROE(5y)-0.31%
ROIC(3y)2.24%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.8%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)18.43%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.84%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y90.59%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y116.61%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y78.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y0.53%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 4.05
Debt/EBITDA 5.13
Cap/Depr 23.62%
Cap/Sales 2.31%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 142.26%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 2.32
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)72.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-126.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
EPS Next Y1240.08%
EPS Next 2Y301.08%
EPS Next 3Y168.3%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%-23.85%
Revenue Next Year9.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.87%
Revenue Next 3Y8.77%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-39.74%
EBIT growth 3Y114%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year101.72%
EBIT Next 3Y38.03%
EBIT Next 5Y38.91%
FCF growth 1Y135.46%
FCF growth 3Y1.97%
FCF growth 5Y14.5%
OCF growth 1Y24.7%
OCF growth 3Y5.64%
OCF growth 5Y14.04%