LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A (LBTYA)
BMG611881019 - Common Stock
LBTYA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. LBTYA scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LBTYA is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LBTYA has reported negative net income.
LBTYA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBTYA reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years LBTYA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -9.93%, LBTYA is doing worse than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -22.22%, LBTYA is not doing good in the industry: 65.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LBTYA's Return On Invested Capital of 0.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYA is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.93% | ||
| ROE | -22.22% | ||
| ROIC | 0.11% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)8.63%
ROE(3y)12.36%
ROE(5y)21.97%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LBTYA has a Operating Margin of 0.66%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LBTYA underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
LBTYA has a Gross Margin (51.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBTYA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51.57% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.61%
GM growth 5Y-2.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LBTYA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.83, we must say that LBTYA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBTYA has a Altman-Z score (0.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
LBTYA has a debt to FCF ratio of 21.96. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LBTYA would need 21.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 21.96, LBTYA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that LBTYA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LBTYA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.80) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC5.7%
2.3 Liquidity
LBTYA has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that LBTYA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.19, LBTYA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYA has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that LBTYA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBTYA's Quick ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYA outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBTYA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.01%.
LBTYA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.53%.
Measured over the past years, LBTYA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.01%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-163.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.35%
3.2 Future
LBTYA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.83% yearly.
LBTYA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y74.22%
EPS Next 2Y30.84%
EPS Next 3Y19.93%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.92%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBTYA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBTYA. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LBTYA is valued a bit cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LBTYA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LBTYA is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LBTYA's earnings are expected to grow with 19.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.84%
EPS Next 3Y19.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LBTYA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-A
NASDAQ:LBTYA (12/20/2024, 8:21:50 PM)
After market: 12.45 -0.01 (-0.08%)12.46
-0.05 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.86%
Inst Owner Change1.15%
Ins Owners3.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.45B
Analysts78.18
Price Target23.39 (87.72%)
Short Float %2.48%
Short Ratio1.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-173.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-456.6%
Max EPS beat(2)109.31%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-546.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-1817.48%
Max EPS beat(4)109.31%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1080.57%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)400.71%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2558.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.21%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.52%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.91%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.37%
PT rev (1m)-4.8%
PT rev (3m)-3.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)34.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.14 | ||
| P/B | 0.24 | ||
| P/tB | 0.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.36 |
EPS(TTM)-9.24
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-2.16
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY16.24%
OCF(TTM)5.82
OCFY46.7%
SpS21.46
BVpS52.19
TBVpS18.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.93% | ||
| ROE | -22.22% | ||
| ROCE | 0.14% | ||
| ROIC | 0.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.18% | ||
| OM | 0.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51.57% | ||
| FCFM | 9.43% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)8.63%
ROE(3y)12.36%
ROE(5y)21.97%
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 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.61%
GM growth 5Y-2.31%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
F-Score5
WACC5.7%
ROIC/WACC0.02
Cap/Depr(3y)59.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.01%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-163.33%
EPS Next Y74.22%
EPS Next 2Y30.84%
EPS Next 3Y19.93%
EPS Next 5Y13.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.35%
Revenue Next Year0.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y0.92%
EBIT growth 1Y175.67%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year3164.94%
EBIT Next 3Y218.07%
EBIT Next 5Y102.3%
FCF growth 1Y-58.01%
FCF growth 3Y-34.97%
FCF growth 5Y-29.6%
OCF growth 1Y-29.38%
OCF growth 3Y-19.72%
OCF growth 5Y-18.34%