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

NASDAQ:FWONA - Nasdaq - US5312297717 - Currency: USD

75.1  -0.03 (-0.03%)

After market: 75.1 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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FWONA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. FWONA has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, FWONA is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FWONA had negative earnings in the past year.
FWONA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years FWONA reported negative net income over the last 5 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

FWONA has a Return On Assets (-0.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FWONA has a Return On Equity (-0.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.91%, FWONA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FWONA is below the industry average of 7.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.24%) for FWONA is below the current ROIC(2.91%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.26%
ROE -0.41%
ROIC 2.91%
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 better Operating Margin (10.73%) than 68.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FWONA has grown nicely.
FWONA has a worse Gross Margin (31.89%) than 62.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FWONA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.73%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.89%
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

FWONA 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 FWONA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FWONA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FWONA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 6.08. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as FWONA would need 6.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FWONA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.08. This is in the better half of the industry: FWONA outperforms 67.01% of its industry peers.
FWONA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FWONA (0.40) is better than 63.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 6.08
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC8.46%
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 2.67. This indicates that FWONA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FWONA has a better Current ratio (2.67) than 83.51% of its industry peers.
FWONA has a Quick Ratio of 2.67. This indicates that FWONA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FWONA has a Quick ratio of 2.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. FWONA outperforms 83.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.67
Quick Ratio 2.67
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

The earnings per share for FWONA have decreased strongly by -120.69% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, FWONA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.38% in the last 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)-120.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-512%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.38%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%-13.25%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 140.12% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
FWONA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y1009.62%
EPS Next 2Y286.7%
EPS Next 3Y163.51%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue Next Year7.53%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y7.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%

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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FWONA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
FWONA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 68.80.
FWONA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FWONA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.85, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 68.8
FWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFWONA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -200 -400 -600

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FWONA is valued a bit more expensive than 65.98% of the companies in the same industry.
FWONA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 52.07
EV/EBITDA 34.92
FWONA Per share dataFWONA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 FWONA's earnings are expected to grow with 163.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y286.7%
EPS Next 3Y163.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

LIBERTY MEDIA CORP-FORMULA-A

NASDAQ:FWONA (4/21/2025, 8:16:53 PM)

After market: 75.1 0 (0%)

75.1

-0.03 (-0.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-27 2025-02-27/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07
Inst Owners85.42%
Inst Owner Change0.63%
Ins Owners1.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap25.62B
Analysts85.33
Price Target98.36 (30.97%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.68
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)-96.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-366.77%
Max EPS beat(2)173.9%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)105.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-366.77%
Max EPS beat(4)681.44%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)82.87%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)240.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)108.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-23.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.19%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.79%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.73%
PT rev (1m)2.9%
PT rev (3m)8.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-73.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-24.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 68.8
P/S 7.01
P/FCF 52.07
P/OCF 45.18
P/B 3.47
P/tB 45.34
EV/EBITDA 34.92
EPS(TTM)-0.12
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY1.45%
FCF(TTM)1.44
FCFY1.92%
OCF(TTM)1.66
OCFY2.21%
SpS10.71
BVpS21.66
TBVpS1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.26%
ROE -0.41%
ROCE 3.69%
ROIC 2.91%
ROICexc 3.87%
ROICexgc 26.36%
OM 10.73%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.89%
FCFM 13.47%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 6.08
Debt/EBITDA 3.99
Cap/Depr 21.31%
Cap/Sales 2.05%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 76.21%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.67
Quick Ratio 2.67
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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)-120.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-512%
EPS Next Y1009.62%
EPS Next 2Y286.7%
EPS Next 3Y163.51%
EPS Next 5Y140.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.38%
Revenue growth 3Y19.59%
Revenue growth 5Y12.56%
Sales Q2Q%-13.25%
Revenue Next Year7.53%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y7.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
EBIT growth 1Y31.99%
EBIT growth 3Y114%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year115.86%
EBIT Next 3Y38.32%
EBIT Next 5Y19.65%
FCF growth 1Y154.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.97%
FCF growth 5Y14.5%
OCF growth 1Y-8.4%
OCF growth 3Y5.64%
OCF growth 5Y14.04%