LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LBRDA - Nasdaq - US5303071071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
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. While showing a medium growth rate, LBRDA is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LBRDA had positive earnings in the past year.
LBRDA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
LBRDA has a better Return On Assets (5.21%) than 83.70% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.87%, LBRDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDA's Return On Invested Capital of 0.44% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA is outperformed by 64.13% of its industry peers.
LBRDA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.33%. This is significantly below the industry average of 6.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (0.33%) for LBRDA is below the current ROIC(0.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.21% | ||
| ROE | 8.87% | ||
| ROIC | 0.44% |
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)10.44%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)0.33%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LBRDA's Profit Margin of 85.53% is amongst the best of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 97.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBRDA has declined.
LBRDA has a Operating Margin (9.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 85.53% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.9%
PM growth 5Y-35.84%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LBRDA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LBRDA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LBRDA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LBRDA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.73, we must say that LBRDA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LBRDA (1.73) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that LBRDA is not too dependend on debt financing.
LBRDA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41. This is in the better half of the industry: LBRDA outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that LBRDA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.12, LBRDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.12 indicates that LBRDA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LBRDA has a better Quick ratio (2.12) than 68.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBRDA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.19%, which is quite impressive.
LBRDA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 56.87% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.57% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 132.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.19%
EPS 3Y15.64%
EPS 5Y56.87%
EPS Q2Q%46.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.57%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y132.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.2%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LBRDA will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -12.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.61%
EPS Next 2Y-3.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.81%
EPS Next 5Y-12.95%
Revenue Next Year2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y1.38%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.16, the valuation of LBRDA can be described as correct.
67.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBRDA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LBRDA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.84, the valuation of LBRDA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LBRDA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.34. LBRDA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBRDA is valued a bit more expensive than 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y-3.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LBRDA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
86.11
+3.06 (+3.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.65%
Inst Owner Change0.79%
Ins Owners7.1%
Ins Owner Change2.29%
Market Cap12.30B
Analysts80
Price Target110.13 (27.89%)
Short Float %1.21%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.08%
Max EPS beat(2)36.59%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.22%
Max EPS beat(4)36.59%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.41%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.26%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.03%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.86%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.9%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.57%
PT rev (3m)7.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.84 | ||
| P/S | 12.11 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 118.28 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.07 |
EPS(TTM)6.08
EY7.06%
EPS(NY)5.43
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)-1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY0.85%
SpS7.11
BVpS68.55
TBVpS56.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.21% | ||
| ROE | 8.87% | ||
| ROCE | 0.56% | ||
| ROIC | 0.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.5% | ||
| OM | 9.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 85.53% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)10.44%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)0.33%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)0.33%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)0.37%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)0.41%
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 3Y4.9%
PM growth 5Y-35.84%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 13.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 24.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 34.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
F-Score6
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.06
Cap/Depr(3y)94.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.19%
EPS 3Y15.64%
EPS 5Y56.87%
EPS Q2Q%46.76%
EPS Next Y-10.61%
EPS Next 2Y-3.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.81%
EPS Next 5Y-12.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.57%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y132.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.2%
Revenue Next Year2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y1.38%
EBIT growth 1Y26.03%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year555.8%
EBIT Next 3Y44.39%
EBIT Next 5Y24.07%
FCF growth 1Y30.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y550%
OCF growth 3Y226.07%
OCF growth 5YN/A