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LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B (LBTYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LBTYB - Nasdaq - BMG611881191 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

11.11  +0.09 (+0.78%)

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LBTYB gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LBTYB had negative earnings in the past year.
LBTYB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LBTYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LBTYB had a positive operating cash flow.
LBTYB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLBTYB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -9.93%, LBTYB is doing worse than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYB has a worse Return On Equity (-22.22%) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
LBTYB's Return On Invested Capital of 0.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB is outperformed by 64.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
LBTYB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLBTYB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 0.66%, LBTYB is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.57%, LBTYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LBTYB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLBTYB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LBTYB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LBTYB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LBTYB is higher compared to a year ago.
LBTYB Yearly Shares OutstandingLBTYB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M
LBTYB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLBTYB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

LBTYB has an Altman-Z score of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.81, LBTYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LBTYB is 21.96, which is on the high side as it means it would take LBTYB, 21.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LBTYB has a Debt to FCF ratio (21.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that LBTYB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LBTYB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80. This is in the better half of the industry: LBTYB outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 21.96
Altman-Z 0.81
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC6.33%
LBTYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLBTYB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that LBTYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LBTYB's Current ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYB outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that LBTYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LBTYB has a better Quick ratio (1.19) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
LBTYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLBTYB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LBTYB have decreased strongly by -18.01% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, LBTYB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.53% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LBTYB 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

Based on estimates for the next years, LBTYB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.69% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LBTYB will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -10.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y78.65%
EPS Next 2Y31.56%
EPS Next 3Y19.89%
EPS Next 5Y12.69%
Revenue Next Year-0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-10.96%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LBTYB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLBTYB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
LBTYB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLBTYB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 10 20

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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 RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
LBTYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLBTYB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LBTYB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LBTYB is cheaper than 64.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBTYB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.49
EV/EBITDA 7.14
LBTYB Per share dataLBTYB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LBTYB's earnings are expected to grow with 19.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.56%
EPS Next 3Y19.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LBTYB does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-B

NASDAQ:LBTYB (2/12/2025, 8:24:08 PM)

11.11

+0.09 (+0.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-13 2025-02-13/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2025-04-29
Inst Owners96.49%
Inst Owner Change-100%
Ins Owners3.72%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.97B
Analysts76.19
Price Target20.95 (88.57%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-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)-5.79%
PT rev (3m)-13.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)17.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-13.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 5.49
P/OCF 1.91
P/B 0.21
P/tB 0.61
EV/EBITDA 7.14
EPS(TTM)-9.24
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-2.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY18.21%
OCF(TTM)5.82
OCFY52.38%
SpS21.46
BVpS52.19
TBVpS18.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.81
F-Score5
WACC6.33%
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 Y78.65%
EPS Next 2Y31.56%
EPS Next 3Y19.89%
EPS Next 5Y12.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.35%
Revenue Next Year-0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-10.96%
EBIT growth 1Y175.67%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year2936.06%
EBIT Next 3Y182.08%
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%