LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LBRT - US53115L1044 - Common Stock
16.845 USD
+0.43 (+2.65%)
Overall LBRT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LBRT against 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. LBRT has an average financial health and profitability rating. LBRT has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LBRT was profitable.
In the past year LBRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years LBRT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years LBRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.31%, LBRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LBRT (8.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBRT has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.04%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LBRT is significantly above the industry average of 7.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.48%) for LBRT is well above the current ROIC(2.04%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.31% | ||
| ROE | 8.99% | ||
| ROIC | 2.04% |
ROA(3y)14.48%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)24.3%
ROE(5y)9.62%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LBRT has a Profit Margin (4.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LBRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LBRT's Operating Margin of 1.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LBRT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.11%, LBRT is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LBRT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.76% | ||
| GM | 21.11% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.37%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y30.17%
GM growth 3Y42.43%
GM growth 5Y6.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LBRT is creating value.
LBRT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LBRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LBRT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.82 indicates that LBRT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LBRT's Altman-Z score of 2.82 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.22, LBRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.23
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
LBRT has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that LBRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBRT has a worse Current ratio (1.32) than 78.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that LBRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.05, LBRT is doing worse than 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LBRT have decreased strongly by -60.87% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.91% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
LBRT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.05%.
Measured over the past years, LBRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-60.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y23.91%
EPS Q2Q%-42.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.05%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y16.74%
Sales Q2Q%-16.79%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LBRT will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -18.97% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-72.65%
EPS Next 2Y-46.82%
EPS Next 3Y-27.54%
EPS Next 5Y-18.97%
Revenue Next Year-12.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.1%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
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 20.80, the valuation of LBRT can be described as rather expensive.
LBRT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. LBRT is around the same levels.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBRT. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBRT is valued a bit cheaper than 68.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LBRT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LBRT's earnings are expected to decrease with -27.54% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y-46.82%
EPS Next 3Y-27.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%, LBRT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.95, LBRT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, LBRT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.36% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LBRT grows each year by 17.58%, which is quite nice.
LBRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
LBRT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.58%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
28.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LBRT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.43%
EPS Next 2Y-46.82%
EPS Next 3Y-27.54%
NYSE:LBRT (11/19/2025, 2:58:30 PM)
16.845
+0.43 (+2.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change4.25%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap2.73B
Revenue(TTM)3.91B
Net Income(TTM)186.07M
Analysts76.67
Price Target16.97 (0.74%)
Short Float %6.81%
Short Ratio1.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.58%
DP28.43%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)789.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.97%
Max EPS beat(2)1599.42%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)485.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.97%
Max EPS beat(4)1599.42%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)236.77%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)161.72%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)136.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.81%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.81%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.28%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.71%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.01%
PT rev (1m)15.1%
PT rev (3m)9.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-37.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-97.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)70.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.45 |
EPS(TTM)0.81
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)-0.29
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.65
OCFY21.68%
SpS24.15
BVpS12.78
TBVpS12.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number15.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.31% | ||
| ROE | 8.99% | ||
| ROCE | 2.65% | ||
| ROIC | 2.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.05% | ||
| OM | 1.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.76% | ||
| GM | 21.11% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)14.48%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)24.3%
ROE(5y)9.62%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)18.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)18.84%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)23.99%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.23%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y4.23%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.37%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y30.17%
GM growth 3Y42.43%
GM growth 5Y6.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
F-Score5
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.23
Cap/Depr(3y)137.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.49%
Profit Quality(3y)50%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-60.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y23.91%
EPS Q2Q%-42.22%
EPS Next Y-72.65%
EPS Next 2Y-46.82%
EPS Next 3Y-27.54%
EPS Next 5Y-18.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.05%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y16.74%
Sales Q2Q%-16.79%
Revenue Next Year-12.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.1%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-84.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y28.84%
EBIT Next Year47.47%
EBIT Next 3Y16.77%
EBIT Next 5Y14.1%
FCF growth 1Y-100.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y22.03%
OCF growth 1Y-38.24%
OCF growth 3Y82.92%
OCF growth 5Y26.01%
LIBERTY ENERGY INC / LBRT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LBRT.
What is the valuation status of LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LIBERTY ENERGY INC?
LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) stock?
The financial health rating of LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LIBERTY ENERGY INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) is expected to decline by -72.65% in the next year.