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LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LBRDA - US5303071071 - Common Stock

44.5 USD
-0.19 (-0.43%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:11:42 PM
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:11:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LBRDA. LBRDA was compared to 93 industry peers in the Media industry. While LBRDA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. LBRDA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LBRDA was profitable.
  • LBRDA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LBRDA has been profitable.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBRDA reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
LBRDA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLBRDA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.53%, LBRDA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of LBRDA (10.43%) is better than 76.34% of its industry peers.
  • LBRDA's Return On Invested Capital of 0.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 47.31% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LBRDA is significantly below the industry average of 7.08%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (0.33%) for LBRDA is below the current ROIC(0.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.53%
ROE 10.43%
ROIC 0.63%
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)10.44%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)0.33%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LBRDA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLBRDA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 103.04%, LBRDA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBRDA has declined.
  • LBRDA's Operating Margin of 12.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.07%
PM (TTM) 103.04%
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
LBRDA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLBRDA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5K 10K 15K

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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.
  • LBRDA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • LBRDA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LBRDA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LBRDA Yearly Shares OutstandingLBRDA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
LBRDA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLBRDA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • LBRDA has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that LBRDA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.31, LBRDA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that LBRDA is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of LBRDA (0.28) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC7.17%
LBRDA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLBRDA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.60 indicates that LBRDA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LBRDA's Current ratio of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDA is outperformed by 76.34% of its industry peers.
  • LBRDA has a Quick Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that LBRDA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.60, LBRDA is not doing good in the industry: 75.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.6
Quick Ratio 0.6
LBRDA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLBRDA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 53.96% over the past year.
  • 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.
  • LBRDA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 132.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.96%
EPS 3Y15.64%
EPS 5Y56.87%
EPS Q2Q%78.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.57%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y132.67%
Sales Q2Q%-481.3%

3.2 Future

  • LBRDA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.53% yearly.
  • LBRDA is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -14.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y24.18%
EPS Next 2Y-4%
EPS Next 3Y4.1%
EPS Next 5Y6.53%
Revenue Next Year-47.09%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
Revenue Next 5Y-14.87%

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.
LBRDA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLBRDA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LBRDA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLBRDA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.32, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LBRDA.
  • 94.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBRDA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. LBRDA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • LBRDA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.94.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LBRDA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, LBRDA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.32
Fwd PE 7.94
LBRDA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLBRDA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • LBRDA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.4
LBRDA Per share dataLBRDA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LBRDA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)0.09
EPS Next 2Y-4%
EPS Next 3Y4.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for LBRDA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

LIBERTY BROADBAND-A / LBRDA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LBRDA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LBRDA.


What is the valuation status of LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA) stock?

LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for LIBERTY BROADBAND-A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIBERTY BROADBAND-A (LBRDA) is expected to grow by 24.18% in the next year.