(LBTYA) Liberty Global - Overview

Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Telecom Services | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 3.892m USD | Total Return: 23.5% in 12m

Broadband Internet, Video, Mobile Services, Fixed-Line Telephony
Total Rating 42
Safety 56
Buy Signal 0.36
Telecom Services
Industry Rotation: +5.0
Market Cap: 3.89B
Avg Turnover: 21.5M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility31.9%
VaR 5th Pctl5.45%
VaR vs Median3.76%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.69
Rel. Str. IBD43.2
Rel. Str. Peer Group46.8
Character TTM
Beta0.421
Beta Downside0.238
Hurst Exponent0.412
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD35.74%
CAGR/Max DD0.32
CAGR/Mean DD0.79
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of LBTYA over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 2.37, "2021-06": 3.7, "2021-09": 1.11, "2021-12": 1.15, "2022-03": 0.49, "2022-06": 0.86, "2022-09": 0.82, "2022-12": -5.06, "2023-03": -0.83, "2023-06": -0.44, "2023-09": -1.5, "2023-12": -4.74, "2024-03": -0.62, "2024-06": 0.07, "2024-09": -3.95, "2024-12": 5.75, "2025-03": -0.2326, "2025-06": -8.09, "2025-09": -0.39, "2025-12": -8.66, "2026-03": 0.96,
EPS CAGR: 2.98%
EPS Trend: -10.2%
Last SUE: 0.31
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of LBTYA over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 3499.9, 2021-06: 2989.2, 2021-09: 1901.4, 2021-12: 1920.8, 2022-03: 1853.3, 2022-06: 1754.2, 2022-09: 1746.3, 2022-12: 1841.9, 2023-03: 1868.4, 2023-06: 1848, 2023-09: 1854.5, 2023-12: 1920.5, 2024-03: 1091.3, 2024-06: 1057.9, 2024-09: 1935.2, 2024-12: 257.5, 2025-03: 1171.2, 2025-06: 1269.1, 2025-09: 1207.1, 2025-12: 1274.6, 2026-03: 1274.6,
Rev. CAGR: -8.16%
Rev. Trend: -39.7%
Last SUE: 0.00
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

Interest Coverage Ratio -5.4 is critical

Altman Z'' 0.93 < 1.0 - financial distress zone

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: LBTYA Liberty Global

Liberty Global Ltd. is a multinational telecommunications provider delivering broadband internet, mobile communications, fixed-line telephony, and digital video services across European markets, including Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia. The company utilizes a converged fixed-mobile strategy, integrating high-speed fiber and cable networks with mobile infrastructure to offer bundled services to residential and enterprise clients. Its technology stack includes the Horizon entertainment platform and cloud-based connectivity solutions designed for smart home automation and network security.

The alternative carriers sub-industry is characterized by high capital expenditure requirements to maintain infrastructure and compete with incumbent national providers. Liberty Global operates under a decentralized business model, often managing its regional assets through joint ventures or majority-owned subsidiaries to optimize local market share. Investors evaluating the firms long-term growth trajectory may find additional data points on ValueRay useful for deeper analysis. The company remains a significant player in the European consolidation trend, frequently engaging in asset divestitures and strategic mergers to streamline its geographic footprint.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Fixed-mobile convergence adoption drives subscriber retention and average revenue per user
  • Strategic infrastructure divestments and joint venture valuations impact net asset value
  • Competitive pricing pressure in European broadband markets constrains organic revenue growth
  • High capital expenditure for 5G and fiber-to-the-home deployment affects free cash flow
  • Aggressive share buyback programs influence stock price performance and equity structure
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 3.0
Net Income: -2.21b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.01 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -3.22 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 6.05% < 20% (prev -3.88%; Δ 9.93% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.03 > 3% & CFO 666.2m > Net Income -2.21b
Net Debt/EBITDA: error (EBITDA <= 0)
Current Ratio: 1.11 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (351.1m) vs 12m ago -3.31% < -2%
Gross Margin: 36.86% > 18% (prev 0.67%; Δ 3.62k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 21.01% > 50% (prev 17.03%; Δ 3.98% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: -5.42 > 6 (EBITDA TTM -1.55b / Interest Expense TTM 480.2m)
Altman Z'' 0.93
A: 0.01 (Total Current Assets 3.11b - Total Current Liabilities 2.81b) / Total Assets 21.88b
B: 0.25 (Retained Earnings 5.44b / Total Assets 21.88b)
C: -0.11 (EBIT TTM -2.60b / Avg Total Assets 23.92b)
D: 0.72 (Book Value of Equity 8.73b / Total Liabilities 12.14b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 0.93 = BB
Beneish M -2.41
DSRI: 1.00 (Receivables 646.8m/571.7m, Revenue 5.03b/4.42b)
GMI: 1.82 (GM 36.86% / 66.99%)
AQI: 0.86 (AQ_t 0.58 / AQ_t-1 0.68)
SGI: 1.14 (Revenue 5.03b / 4.42b)
TATA: -0.13 (NI -2.21b - CFO 666.2m) / TA 21.88b)
Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (Cap -4..+1) = BBB
What is the price of LBTYA shares? As of May 19, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 12.05 with a total of 1,725,352 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.08%, over one month by -5.64%, over three months by -7.52% and over the past year by +23.46%.
Is LBTYA a buy, sell or hold? Liberty Global has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.40. Therefor, it is recommend to hold LBTYA.
  • StrongBuy: 4
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 8
  • Sell: 1
  • StrongSell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the LBTYA price?
Analysts Target Price 14.5 20.5%
Liberty Global (LBTYA) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 18 May 2026
P/E Forward = 54.9451
P/S = 0.7811
P/B = 0.4322
P/EG = 0.3438
Revenue TTM = 5.03b USD
EBIT TTM = -2.60b USD
EBITDA TTM = -1.55b USD
Long Term Debt = 7.73b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 794.4m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 9.25b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 7.42b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 11.27b USD (3.89b + Debt 9.25b - CCE 1.87b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -5.42 (Ebit TTM -2.60b / Interest Expense TTM 480.2m)
EV/FCF = 98.56x (Enterprise Value 11.27b / FCF TTM 114.3m)
FCF Yield = 1.01% (FCF TTM 114.3m / Enterprise Value 11.27b)
FCF Margin = 2.27% (FCF TTM 114.3m / Revenue TTM 5.03b)
Net Margin = -43.94% (Net Income TTM -2.21b / Revenue TTM 5.03b)
Gross Margin = 36.86% ((Revenue TTM 5.03b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.17b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 28.50% (prev 28.50%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.51 (Enterprise Value 11.27b / Total Assets 21.88b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.23% (Interest Expense 113.7m / Debt 9.25b)
Taxrate = 32.87% (175.4m / 533.6m)
NOPAT = -1.75b (EBIT -2.60b * (1 - 32.87%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 1.11 (Total Current Assets 3.11b / Total Current Liabilities 2.81b)
Debt / Equity = 0.97 (Debt 9.25b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 9.50b)
 Debt / EBITDA = -4.80 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt 7.42b / EBITDA -1.55b)
 Debt / FCF = 64.92 (Net Debt 7.42b / FCF TTM 114.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 11.19b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -9.23% (Net Income -2.21b / Total Assets 21.88b)
RoE = -19.74% (Net Income TTM -2.21b / Total Stockholder Equity 11.19b)
RoCE = -13.76% (EBIT -2.60b / Capital Employed (Equity 11.19b + L.T.Debt 7.73b))
 RoIC = -8.70% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -1.75b / Invested Capital 20.07b)
 WACC = 2.79% (E(3.89b)/V(13.14b) * Re(7.46%) + D(9.25b)/V(13.14b) * Rd(1.23%) * (1-Tc(0.33)))
Discount Rate = 7.46% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -81.81 | Cagr: -3.74%
[DCF] Terminal Value 83.82% ; FCFF base≈456.9m ; Y1≈366.9m ; Y5≈251.0m
[DCF] Fair Price = 1.49 (EV 7.68b - Net Debt 7.42b = Equity 261.6m / Shares 175.5m; r=6.0% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -23.60% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -10.19 | EPS CAGR: 2.98% | SUE: 0.31 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -39.74 | Revenue CAGR: -8.16% | SUE: -0.00 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=-0.53 | Chg30d=N/A | Revisions=N/A | Analysts=1
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=-0.48 | Chg30d=N/A | Revisions=N/A | Analysts=1
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=-2.02 | Chg30d=+3.87% | Revisions=-20% | GrowthEPS=+90.3% | GrowthRev=+4.2%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=-1.34 | Chg30d=-4.49% | Revisions=-20% | GrowthEPS=+33.9% | GrowthRev=-0.6%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -20%