LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LBTYB - Nasdaq - BMG611881191 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
LBTYB gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of LBTYB while its profitability can be described as average. LBTYB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LBTYB has reported negative net income.
LBTYB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LBTYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years LBTYB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LBTYB has a Return On Assets of 6.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LBTYB outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LBTYB (12.55%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.11% | ||
| ROE | 12.55% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.02%
ROA(5y)5.18%
ROE(3y)-0.62%
ROE(5y)7.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 36.57%, LBTYB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LBTYB's Gross Margin of 49.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
LBTYB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.57% | ||
| GM | 49.06% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-34.51%
PM growth 5Y-18.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.51%
GM growth 5Y-3.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LBTYB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LBTYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LBTYB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that LBTYB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBTYB's Altman-Z score of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
LBTYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LBTYB would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.40, LBTYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating LBTYB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.65, LBTYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.82%
2.3 Liquidity
LBTYB has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.95, LBTYB is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that LBTYB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, LBTYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBTYB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 76.44%, which is quite impressive.
LBTYB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.49% in the past year.
LBTYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -17.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.44%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-519.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-39.79%
3.2 Future
LBTYB is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -30.65% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-288.46%
EPS Next 2Y-78.72%
EPS Next 3Y-46.5%
EPS Next 5Y-30.65%
Revenue Next Year-32.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
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 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 LBTYB. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year LBTYB is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
LBTYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LBTYB is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LBTYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -46.50% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-78.72%
EPS Next 3Y-46.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LBTYB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LBTYB (6/30/2025, 8:26:51 PM)
9.57
-0.03 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.11%
Inst Owner Change0.19%
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.31B
Analysts74.74
Price Target17.88 (86.83%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)51.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-521.36%
Max EPS beat(2)623.7%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-61.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-521.36%
Max EPS beat(4)623.7%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-496.27%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)205.08%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)451.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-12.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.84%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.59%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.39%
PT rev (1m)0.74%
PT rev (3m)-8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-45.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.73 | ||
| P/B | 0.26 | ||
| P/tB | 0.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.41 |
EPS(TTM)-1.72
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.79
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY33.73%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY57.95%
SpS12.56
BVpS36.6
TBVpS23.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.11% | ||
| ROE | 12.55% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.57% | ||
| GM | 49.06% | ||
| FCFM | 25.69% |
ROA(3y)0.02%
ROA(5y)5.18%
ROE(3y)-0.62%
ROE(5y)7.6%
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-34.51%
PM growth 5Y-18.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.51%
GM growth 5Y-3.17%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 11.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 257.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score6
WACC7.82%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)70.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.44%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-519.35%
EPS Next Y-288.46%
EPS Next 2Y-78.72%
EPS Next 3Y-46.5%
EPS Next 5Y-30.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-39.79%
Revenue Next Year-32.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 1Y96.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1030.06%
EBIT Next 3Y127.91%
EBIT Next 5Y56.88%
FCF growth 1Y-5.58%
FCF growth 3Y-19.32%
FCF growth 5Y-19.58%
OCF growth 1Y-23%
OCF growth 3Y-16.95%
OCF growth 5Y-15.01%