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LIBERTY BROADBAND-C (LBRDK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LBRDK - US5303073051 - Common Stock

44.62 USD
-0.3 (-0.67%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:11:42 PM
44.62 USD
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:11:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, LBRDK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LBRDK was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of LBRDK while its profitability can be described as average. LBRDK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LBRDK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • LBRDK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • LBRDK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In multiple years LBRDK reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
LBRDK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLBRDK 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%, LBRDK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.43%, LBRDK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.63%, LBRDK is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LBRDK is significantly below the industry average of 7.07%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (0.63%) for LBRDK is above the 3 year average (0.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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
LBRDK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLBRDK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LBRDK (103.04%) is better than 97.83% of its industry peers.
  • LBRDK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LBRDK has a Operating Margin of 12.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: LBRDK outperforms 70.65% 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
LBRDK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLBRDK 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LBRDK is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LBRDK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LBRDK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for LBRDK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LBRDK Yearly Shares OutstandingLBRDK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
LBRDK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLBRDK 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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that LBRDK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.31, LBRDK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LBRDK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, LBRDK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC7.25%
LBRDK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLBRDK 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 LBRDK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.60, LBRDK is not doing good in the industry: 77.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • LBRDK has a Quick Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that LBRDK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LBRDK's Quick ratio of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDK is outperformed by 76.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.6
Quick Ratio 0.6
LBRDK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLBRDK 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

  • LBRDK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 53.96%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, LBRDK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 56.87% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, LBRDK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.57% in the last year.
  • LBRDK 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

  • LBRDK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.53% yearly.
  • LBRDK 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.
LBRDK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLBRDK 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
LBRDK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLBRDK 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.34, the valuation of LBRDK can be described as very cheap.
  • 92.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBRDK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • LBRDK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
  • LBRDK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.96.
  • LBRDK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LBRDK is cheaper than 77.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LBRDK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.34
Fwd PE 7.96
LBRDK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLBRDK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • LBRDK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.37
LBRDK Per share dataLBRDK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LBRDK'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

  • LBRDK does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

LIBERTY BROADBAND-C / LBRDK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LIBERTY BROADBAND-C (LBRDK) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of LIBERTY BROADBAND-C (LBRDK) stock?

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


What is the profitability of LBRDK stock?

LIBERTY BROADBAND-C (LBRDK) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LBRDK stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIBERTY BROADBAND-C (LBRDK) is 5.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.62.