LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LBTYK - BMG611881274 - Common Stock
11.115 USD
+0.3 (+2.82%)
LBTYK gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LBTYK have multiple concerns. LBTYK does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LBTYK had negative earnings in the past year.
LBTYK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LBTYK reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years LBTYK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LBTYK (-7.78%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
LBTYK has a Return On Equity of -15.51%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LBTYK underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.78% | ||
| ROE | -15.51% | ||
| 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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LBTYK has declined.
LBTYK has a better Gross Margin (63.59%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LBTYK has declined.
LBTYK does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 63.59% |
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
LBTYK does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LBTYK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LBTYK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.74, we must say that LBTYK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.74, LBTYK is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LBTYK has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.59. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LBTYK would need 15.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LBTYK's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LBTYK outperforms 52.78% of its industry peers.
LBTYK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating LBTYK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LBTYK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the better half of the industry: LBTYK outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.83%
2.3 Liquidity
LBTYK has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBTYK has a worse Current ratio (0.96) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
LBTYK has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that LBTYK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LBTYK has a worse Quick ratio (0.96) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.90% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LBTYK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LBTYK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -25.57% in the last year.
The Revenue for LBTYK have been decreasing by -17.14% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.9%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%93.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-37.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LBTYK will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -24.02% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-388.45%
EPS Next 2Y-73.61%
EPS Next 3Y-43.76%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue Next Year-29.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.5%
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
LBTYK reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LBTYK. 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, LBTYK is valued a bit more expensive than 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LBTYK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 68.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LBTYK's earnings are expected to decrease with -43.76% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-73.61%
EPS Next 3Y-43.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LBTYK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LBTYK (11/21/2025, 3:04:02 PM)
11.115
+0.3 (+2.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.59%
Inst Owner Change-6.02%
Ins Owners3.81%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.79B
Revenue(TTM)3.65B
Net Income(TTM)-1.98B
Analysts73.68
Price Target16.15 (45.3%)
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio6.24
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)-970.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(2)26.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-459.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-1966.94%
Max EPS beat(4)623.7%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-502.95%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-873.58%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)185.63%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.85%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.87%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.49%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.28%
PT rev (1m)-7.76%
PT rev (3m)-5.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-53.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/B | 0.3 | ||
| P/tB | 0.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 68.55 |
EPS(TTM)-6.2
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.52
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY14.39%
OCF(TTM)4.03
OCFY36.22%
SpS10.7
BVpS37.4
TBVpS22.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.78% | ||
| ROE | -15.51% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 63.59% | ||
| FCFM | 14.94% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.59 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 51.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 333.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 895.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
F-Score6
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)32.9%
EPS 3Y-43.53%
EPS 5Y-23.66%
EPS Q2Q%93.16%
EPS Next Y-388.45%
EPS Next 2Y-73.61%
EPS Next 3Y-43.76%
EPS Next 5Y-24.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.14%
Sales Q2Q%-37.62%
Revenue Next Year-29.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.5%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1044.35%
EBIT Next 3Y128.18%
EBIT Next 5Y56.88%
FCF growth 1Y-33.52%
FCF growth 3Y-19.32%
FCF growth 5Y-19.58%
OCF growth 1Y-37.92%
OCF growth 3Y-16.95%
OCF growth 5Y-15.01%
LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C / LBTYK FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LBTYK.
What is the valuation status of LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK) stock?
LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD-C (LBTYK) is expected to decline by -388.45% in the next year.