LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:LBRT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US53115L1044 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, LBRT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LBRT was compared to 58 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While LBRT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LBRT has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LBRT had positive earnings in the past year.
LBRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBRT reported negative net income in multiple years.
LBRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.89%, LBRT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRT has a better Return On Equity (18.11%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBRT outperforms 87.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.89% | ||
| ROE | 18.11% | ||
| ROIC | 14.84% |
ROA(3y)8.36%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)14.06%
ROE(5y)7.83%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.02%, LBRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LBRT has a better Operating Margin (11.12%) than 60.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LBRT has grown nicely.
LBRT has a Gross Margin (27.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LBRT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.02% | ||
| GM | 27.22% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y14.86%
GM growth 3Y37.72%
GM growth 5Y3.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LBRT is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBRT has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LBRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LBRT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LBRT has an Altman-Z score of 4.04. This indicates that LBRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LBRT has a better Altman-Z score (4.04) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBRT is 1.08, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LBRT, only 1.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBRT (1.08) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.17, LBRT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC9.1%
2.3 Liquidity
LBRT has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that LBRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBRT's Current ratio of 1.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT is outperformed by 87.93% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that LBRT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LBRT's Quick ratio of 0.97 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT is outperformed by 81.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBRT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.13%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.33% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.23% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, LBRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y11.33%
EPS Q2Q%-46.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.23%
Revenue growth 3Y70.04%
Revenue growth 5Y17.11%
Sales Q2Q%-6.36%
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 -11.62% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LBRT will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-35.17%
EPS Next 3Y-15.83%
EPS Next 5Y-11.62%
Revenue Next Year-8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.39%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.14%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of LBRT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LBRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.29. LBRT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.96, LBRT is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LBRT.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.44. LBRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LBRT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LBRT is cheaper than 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LBRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of LBRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as LBRT's earnings are expected to decrease with -15.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y-35.17%
EPS Next 3Y-15.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LBRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%.
LBRT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.28.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, LBRT is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LBRT grows each year by 29.67%, 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)29.67%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
LBRT pays out 13.18% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.18%
EPS Next 2Y-35.17%
EPS Next 3Y-15.83%
LIBERTY ENERGY INC
NYSE:LBRT (1/22/2025, 11:31:04 AM)
22.31
-0.31 (-1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.86%
Inst Owner Change-2.3%
Ins Owners3.24%
Ins Owner Change-1.09%
Market Cap3.65B
Analysts75.79
Price Target21.34 (-4.35%)
Short Float %9.29%
Short Ratio5.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.67%
DP13.18%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.52%
Max EPS beat(2)0.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.52%
Max EPS beat(4)0.65%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)20.18%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.28%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.61%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.65%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.17%
PT rev (1m)-0.58%
PT rev (3m)-15.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-76.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.12 |
EPS(TTM)2.07
EY9.28%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY9.91%
OCF(TTM)5.79
OCFY25.97%
SpS27.21
BVpS12.05
TBVpS12.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.89% | ||
| ROE | 18.11% | ||
| ROCE | 19.6% | ||
| ROIC | 14.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.97% | ||
| OM | 11.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.02% | ||
| GM | 27.22% | ||
| FCFM | 8.12% |
ROA(3y)8.36%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)14.06%
ROE(5y)7.83%
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 5Y-3.34%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.39%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y14.86%
GM growth 3Y37.72%
GM growth 5Y3.82%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 101.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.04 |
F-Score5
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)119.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.44%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y11.33%
EPS Q2Q%-46.43%
EPS Next Y-43.12%
EPS Next 2Y-35.17%
EPS Next 3Y-15.83%
EPS Next 5Y-11.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.23%
Revenue growth 3Y70.04%
Revenue growth 5Y17.11%
Sales Q2Q%-6.36%
Revenue Next Year-8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.39%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-40.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y20.11%
EBIT Next Year19.88%
EBIT Next 3Y6.21%
EBIT Next 5Y4.03%
FCF growth 1Y759.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y34.77%
OCF growth 1Y172.09%
OCF growth 3Y128.18%
OCF growth 5Y23.63%