LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LBRDA - Nasdaq - US5303071071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LBRDA. LBRDA was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. LBRDA has an average financial health and profitability rating. LBRDA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LBRDA was profitable.
LBRDA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LBRDA has always been profitable.
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 5.27%, LBRDA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.47% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDA's Return On Equity of 8.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 74.23% of its industry peers.
LBRDA's Return On Invested Capital of 0.51% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA is outperformed by 60.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LBRDA is significantly below the industry average of 7.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (0.33%) for LBRDA is below the current ROIC(0.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.27% | ||
| ROE | 8.91% | ||
| ROIC | 0.51% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (86.40%) than 97.94% of its industry peers.
LBRDA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.32%, LBRDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 86.4% | ||
| 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
LBRDA 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 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 1.88. This is not the best score and indicates that LBRDA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.88, LBRDA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.95% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LBRDA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 63.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that LBRDA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.39, LBRDA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that LBRDA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LBRDA has a Quick ratio of 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBRDA outperforms 50.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBRDA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.28%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 56.87% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, LBRDA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.82% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LBRDA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 132.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.28%
EPS 3Y15.64%
EPS 5Y56.87%
EPS Q2Q%10.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y132.67%
Sales Q2Q%4.49%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LBRDA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.63% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-24.11%
EPS Next 2Y-7.78%
EPS Next 3Y-1.39%
EPS Next 5Y2.63%
Revenue Next Year4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y2.96%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.62, 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 71.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.29. LBRDA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.91 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LBRDA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LBRDA is valued a bit cheaper than 62.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.74. LBRDA is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBRDA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.92% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 56.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y-7.78%
EPS Next 3Y-1.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LBRDA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
97.77
-2.09 (-2.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.36%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners7.03%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap14.01B
Analysts80
Price Target103.74 (6.11%)
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio1.15
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.08%
Min EPS beat(2)31.56%
Max EPS beat(2)36.59%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.22%
Max EPS beat(4)36.59%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.28%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-9.88%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.04%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.1%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.93%
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)-3.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.91 | ||
| P/S | 13.51 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 107.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 56.38 |
EPS(TTM)6.26
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)5.17
Fwd EY5.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.91
OCFY0.93%
SpS7.24
BVpS70.13
TBVpS57.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.27% | ||
| ROE | 8.91% | ||
| ROCE | 0.65% | ||
| ROIC | 0.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.58% | ||
| OM | 10.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 86.4% | ||
| 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 11.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 24.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 41.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
F-Score3
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC0.07
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)6.28%
EPS 3Y15.64%
EPS 5Y56.87%
EPS Q2Q%10.65%
EPS Next Y-24.11%
EPS Next 2Y-7.78%
EPS Next 3Y-1.39%
EPS Next 5Y2.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y132.67%
Sales Q2Q%4.49%
Revenue Next Year4.19%
Revenue Next 2Y3.26%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5Y2.96%
EBIT growth 1Y25.88%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year436.56%
EBIT Next 3Y41.78%
EBIT Next 5Y24.32%
FCF growth 1Y60.71%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y223.81%
OCF growth 3Y226.07%
OCF growth 5YN/A