LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LBTYB - BMG611881191 - Common Stock
11.5 USD
+0.49 (+4.45%)
Overall LBTYB gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated LBTYB against 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. LBTYB scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LBTYB is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LBTYB had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LBTYB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years LBTYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
LBTYB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LBTYB's Return On Assets of -12.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB is outperformed by 91.67% of its industry peers.
LBTYB's Return On Equity of -25.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
LBTYB has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.02%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.22% | ||
| ROE | -25.55% | ||
| ROIC | 0.02% |
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
LBTYB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.13%, LBTYB is doing worse than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYB has a better Gross Margin (62.93%) than 63.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LBTYB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 62.93% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LBTYB is destroying value.
LBTYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LBTYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LBTYB has an Altman-Z score of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LBTYB has a Altman-Z score of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBTYB outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYB is 14.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take LBTYB, 14.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.23, LBTYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that LBTYB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LBTYB (0.60) is better than 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACC0
WACC6.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that LBTYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LBTYB (1.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LBTYB has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that LBTYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBTYB has a Quick ratio of 1.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LBTYB outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LBTYB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.51%.
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 decreased by -9.21% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, LBTYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -17.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.51%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-11657.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-32.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -24.02% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-379.44%
EPS Next 2Y-79.03%
EPS Next 3Y-46.29%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue Next Year-30.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.57%
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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBTYB. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBTYB. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LBTYB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LBTYB is more expensive than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LBTYB is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LBTYB's earnings are expected to decrease with -46.29% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-79.03%
EPS Next 3Y-46.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LBTYB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LBTYB (10/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
11.5
+0.49 (+4.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.59%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.92B
Revenue(TTM)4.38B
Net Income(TTM)-3320300000
Analysts74
Price Target17.26 (50.09%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.84
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1244.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(2)-521.36%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-580.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(4)623.7%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-736.44%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-646.29%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)267.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.85%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.03%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.29%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.33%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-40.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-48.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.58 | ||
| P/B | 0.3 | ||
| P/tB | 0.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.3 |
EPS(TTM)-9.88
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.81
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY17.57%
OCF(TTM)4.46
OCFY38.78%
SpS12.84
BVpS38.14
TBVpS23.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.22% | ||
| ROE | -25.55% | ||
| ROCE | 0.03% | ||
| ROIC | 0.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.03% | ||
| OM | 0.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 62.93% | ||
| FCFM | 15.74% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 16.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 175.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 317.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
F-Score5
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC0
Cap/Depr(3y)70.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.51%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%-11657.14%
EPS Next Y-379.44%
EPS Next 2Y-79.03%
EPS Next 3Y-46.29%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-32.27%
Revenue Next Year-30.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 1Y102.48%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1040.98%
EBIT Next 3Y127.37%
EBIT Next 5Y56.88%
FCF growth 1Y-35.41%
FCF growth 3Y-19.32%
FCF growth 5Y-19.58%
OCF growth 1Y-37.3%
OCF growth 3Y-16.95%
OCF growth 5Y-15.01%
LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B / LBTYB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LBTYB.
What is the valuation status for LBTYB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LBTYB stock?
LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LBTYB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) is expected to decline by -379.44% in the next year.