LIBERTY ENERGY INC (LBRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LBRT - US53115L1044 - Common Stock
11.18 USD
+0.49 (+4.58%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LBRT. LBRT was compared to 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LBRT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LBRT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LBRT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LBRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBRT reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years LBRT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LBRT (6.30%) is better than 72.13% of its industry peers.
LBRT's Return On Equity of 10.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT outperforms 63.93% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a Return On Invested Capital (5.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LBRT is significantly above the industry average of 8.01%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.48%) for LBRT is well above the current ROIC(5.58%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 10.65% | ||
| ROIC | 5.58% |
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 (5.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBRT has grown nicely.
LBRT's Operating Margin of 4.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBRT is outperformed by 67.21% of its industry peers.
LBRT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.07%, LBRT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.98% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.29% | ||
| GM | 23.07% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LBRT is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBRT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LBRT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LBRT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.60 indicates that LBRT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LBRT has a better Altman-Z score (2.60) than 73.77% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBRT is 3.12, which is a good value as it means it would take LBRT, 3.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBRT (3.12) is better than 63.93% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.18, LBRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
LBRT has a Current Ratio of 1.16. 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 (1.16) than 86.89% of its industry peers.
LBRT has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that LBRT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.91, LBRT is doing worse than 81.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LBRT have decreased strongly by -59.35% in the last year.
LBRT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.91% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.32% in the past year.
LBRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-59.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y23.91%
EPS Q2Q%-80.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.32%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y16.74%
Sales Q2Q%-10.12%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -18.97% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
LBRT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y-85.86%
EPS Next 2Y-84.09%
EPS Next 3Y-39.45%
EPS Next 5Y-18.97%
Revenue Next Year-10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.15%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.18, the valuation of LBRT can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LBRT is valued cheaper than 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
LBRT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
LBRT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 240.00.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LBRT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.05% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.73. LBRT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 240 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBRT is valued cheaper than 96.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LBRT is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LBRT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as LBRT's earnings are expected to decrease with -39.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.47
EPS Next 2Y-84.09%
EPS Next 3Y-39.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%, LBRT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of LBRT dropped by -21.86% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
LBRT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.34.
LBRT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
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.
The dividend of LBRT decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.58%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
23.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LBRT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.7%
EPS Next 2Y-84.09%
EPS Next 3Y-39.45%
NYSE:LBRT (9/15/2025, 11:55:08 AM)
11.18
+0.49 (+4.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.39%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap1.81B
Analysts75.79
Price Target14.83 (32.65%)
Short Float %5.3%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.58%
DP23.7%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)85.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.97%
Max EPS beat(2)191.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)79.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.52%
Max EPS beat(4)191.21%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)38.01%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.68%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)26.16%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.81%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.06%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.51%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)-4.38%
PT rev (3m)-11.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-85.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-93.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-35.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 240 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.05 |
EPS(TTM)1
EY8.94%
EPS(NY)0.05
Fwd EY0.42%
FCF(TTM)0.88
FCFY7.9%
OCF(TTM)4.84
OCFY43.33%
SpS25.33
BVpS12.56
TBVpS12.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 10.65% | ||
| ROCE | 7.24% | ||
| ROIC | 5.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.62% | ||
| OM | 4.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.29% | ||
| GM | 23.07% | ||
| FCFM | 3.49% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 124.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 65.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
F-Score4
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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)-59.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y23.91%
EPS Q2Q%-80.33%
EPS Next Y-85.86%
EPS Next 2Y-84.09%
EPS Next 3Y-39.45%
EPS Next 5Y-18.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.32%
Revenue growth 3Y20.43%
Revenue growth 5Y16.74%
Sales Q2Q%-10.12%
Revenue Next Year-10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.1%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y28.84%
EBIT Next Year50.7%
EBIT Next 3Y14.82%
EBIT Next 5Y14.1%
FCF growth 1Y-55.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y22.03%
OCF growth 1Y-6.52%
OCF growth 3Y82.92%
OCF growth 5Y26.01%