LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA)

US5303071071 - Common Stock

76.7  +0.02 (+0.03%)

After market: 76.7 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall LBRDA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LBRDA against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. LBRDA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LBRDA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LBRDA was profitable.
In the past year LBRDA had a positive cash flow from operations.
LBRDA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBRDA reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.80%, LBRDA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.22%, LBRDA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.46%, LBRDA is not doing good in the industry: 65.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.8%
ROE 8.22%
ROIC 0.46%
ROA(3y)5.67%
ROA(5y)3.97%
ROE(3y)9.9%
ROE(5y)6.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

LBRDA's Profit Margin of 78.07% is amongst the best of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 97.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBRDA has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 9.17%, LBRDA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.17%
PM (TTM) 78.07%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-55.28%
PM growth 5Y-25.9%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LBRDA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LBRDA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
LBRDA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LBRDA has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

LBRDA has an Altman-Z score of 1.62. This is a bad value and indicates that LBRDA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBRDA's Altman-Z score of 1.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that LBRDA is not too dependend on debt financing.
LBRDA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBRDA outperforms 56.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC7.84%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that LBRDA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LBRDA's Current ratio of 2.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 65.93% of its industry peers.
LBRDA has a Quick Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that LBRDA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.07, LBRDA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 2.07

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LBRDA have decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 64.21% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.24% in the past year.
LBRDA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 113.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y29.11%
EPS 5Y64.21%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y168.47%
Revenue growth 5Y113.14%
Sales Q2Q%9.17%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LBRDA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.90% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LBRDA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.04%
EPS Next 2Y14.3%
EPS Next 3Y25.61%
EPS Next 5Y9.9%
Revenue Next Year1.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y1.74%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13, the valuation of LBRDA can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LBRDA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LBRDA is cheaper than 65.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.73. LBRDA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.57, LBRDA is valued correctly.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBRDA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.83, LBRDA is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.13
Fwd PE 12.57

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBRDA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.53% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 47.67

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 LBRDA's earnings are expected to grow with 25.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y14.3%
EPS Next 3Y25.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

LIBERTY BROADBAND-A

NASDAQ:LBRDA (12/20/2024, 8:21:49 PM)

After market: 76.7 0 (0%)

76.7

+0.02 (+0.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-14 2025-02-14/amc
Inst Owners86.2%
Inst Owner Change1.69%
Ins Owners9.63%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap10.96B
Analysts81.43
Price Target110.64 (44.25%)
Short Float %0.75%
Short Ratio0.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-43.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-46.22%
Max EPS beat(2)-41.75%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-47.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-60.77%
Max EPS beat(4)-41.4%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.38%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.1%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.82%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.82%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.3%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)9.05%
PT rev (3m)26.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.13
Fwd PE 12.57
P/S 10.92
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 66.4
P/B 1.15
P/tB 1.41
EV/EBITDA 47.67
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)6.1
Fwd EY7.95%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.16
OCFY1.51%
SpS7.02
BVpS66.64
TBVpS54.26
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.8%
ROE 8.22%
ROCE 0.57%
ROIC 0.46%
ROICexc 0.46%
ROICexgc 0.52%
OM 9.17%
PM (TTM) 78.07%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.67%
ROA(5y)3.97%
ROE(3y)9.9%
ROE(5y)6.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
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 3Y-55.28%
PM growth 5Y-25.9%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 12.87
Cap/Depr 117.43%
Cap/Sales 25.52%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 53.23%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 2.07
Altman-Z 1.62
F-Score7
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.06
Cap/Depr(3y)71.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y29.11%
EPS 5Y64.21%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y37.04%
EPS Next 2Y14.3%
EPS Next 3Y25.61%
EPS Next 5Y9.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y168.47%
Revenue growth 5Y113.14%
Sales Q2Q%9.17%
Revenue Next Year1.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y1.74%
EBIT growth 1Y41.54%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year803.42%
EBIT Next 3Y105.66%
EBIT Next 5Y32.76%
FCF growth 1Y75.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y185.49%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A