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LIBERTY BROADBAND-C (LBRDK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LBRDK - Nasdaq - US5303073051 - Common Stock

77.33  +0.57 (+0.74%)

After market: 77.33 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LBRDK. LBRDK was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LBRDK get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LBRDK has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LBRDK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LBRDK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LBRDK has always been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBRDK reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LBRDK (4.80%) is better than 80.46% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.22%, LBRDK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRDK's Return On Invested Capital of 0.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDK is outperformed by 70.11% of its industry peers.
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
LBRDK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLBRDK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

LBRDK's Profit Margin of 78.07% is amongst the best of the industry. LBRDK outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBRDK has declined.
LBRDK's Operating Margin of 9.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDK outperforms 56.32% of its industry peers.
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
LBRDK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLBRDK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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.
LBRDK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LBRDK has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LBRDK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LBRDK Yearly Shares OutstandingLBRDK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
LBRDK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLBRDK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.62, we must say that LBRDK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBRDK's Altman-Z score of 1.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDK outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
LBRDK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.42, LBRDK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC7.85%
LBRDK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLBRDK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

LBRDK has a Current Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that LBRDK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LBRDK's Current ratio of 2.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRDK outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
LBRDK has a Quick Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that LBRDK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LBRDK (2.07) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 2.07
LBRDK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLBRDK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LBRDK 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.
LBRDK 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
LBRDK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.37%
EPS Next 2Y12.1%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%
EPS Next 5Y9.9%
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y1.74%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LBRDK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLBRDK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LBRDK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLBRDK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

LBRDK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.24.
LBRDK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LBRDK is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.29, LBRDK is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.18, LBRDK is valued correctly.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBRDK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LBRDK to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.44), we can say LBRDK is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.24
Fwd PE 13.18
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBRDK is valued a bit more expensive than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 47.71
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)0.4
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y12.1%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LBRDK!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LIBERTY BROADBAND-C

NASDAQ:LBRDK (1/22/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 77.33 0 (0%)

77.33

+0.57 (+0.74%)

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 Change0.26%
Ins Owners9.63%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.05B
Analysts81.54
Price Target111.8 (44.58%)
Short Float %21.61%
Short Ratio2.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)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)0.49%
PT rev (3m)15.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.24
Fwd PE 13.18
P/S 11.01
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 66.95
P/B 1.16
P/tB 1.43
EV/EBITDA 47.71
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY7.02%
EPS(NY)5.87
Fwd EY7.59%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.16
OCFY1.49%
SpS7.02
BVpS66.64
TBVpS54.26
PEG (NY)0.4
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
WACC7.85%
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 Y35.37%
EPS Next 2Y12.1%
EPS Next 3Y6.78%
EPS Next 5Y9.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y168.47%
Revenue growth 5Y113.14%
Sales Q2Q%9.17%
Revenue Next Year1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y1.74%
EBIT growth 1Y41.54%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year792.64%
EBIT Next 3Y107.29%
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