(LBTYA) Liberty Global - Ratings and Ratios
Broadband, Video, Voice, Mobile, Wifi
LBTYA EPS (Earnings per Share)
LBTYA Revenue
Description: LBTYA Liberty Global
Liberty Global PLC (NASDAQ:LBTYA) is a telecommunications company providing a range of services including broadband internet, video, fixed-line telephony, and mobile communications to both residential and business customers across multiple regions, including Belgium, Ireland, Slovakia, and internationally.
The companys service portfolio includes value-added broadband services such as WiFi features, security solutions, and smart home services, as well as various tiers of digital video programming and audio services. Additionally, Liberty Global offers mobile services, including postpaid and prepaid plans, and business services comprising voice, data, video, and cloud-based services tailored to different business sizes.
From a performance perspective, key metrics to consider include the companys revenue growth, customer acquisition and retention rates, and average revenue per user (ARPU). Given its presence in multiple markets, Liberty Globals operational efficiency and ability to manage costs are crucial. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as EBITDA margin, churn rate, and capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue are essential in evaluating the companys financial health and operational effectiveness.
Analyzing Liberty Globals financials, the negative Return on Equity (RoE) of -1.66% indicates that the company is currently not generating profits for its shareholders. The forward Price-to-Earnings ratio of 57.47 suggests that investors are expecting future growth, but this high multiple also implies a level of risk. The companys Market Capitalization stands at approximately $3.5 billion, categorizing it as a mid-cap stock. Monitoring the companys progress in expanding its customer base, improving ARPU, and enhancing operational efficiency will be crucial in assessing its potential for future growth.
To make an informed investment decision, it is essential to closely monitor Liberty Globals strategic initiatives, such as investments in next-generation networks, 5G rollout, and efforts to enhance its service offerings. The competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and broader industry trends also play a significant role in shaping the companys prospects. A thorough analysis of these factors, combined with a review of the companys financial statements and key performance metrics, is necessary to evaluate the potential of LBTYA as an investment opportunity.
LBTYA Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 4,065m |
| Sub-Industry | Alternative Carriers |
| IPO / Inception | 2004-06-03 |
LBTYA Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 1.82% |
| Fundamental | 56.0% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -5.29% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.40 of 5 |
LBTYA Dividends
Currently no dividends paidLBTYA Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 91.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -28.2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -51% |
| CAGR 5y | 10.34% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.29 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.60 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.13 |
| Alpha | 0.03 |
| Beta | 0.827 |
| Volatility | 29.25% |
| Current Volume | 1790.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1636.3k |
| Stop Loss | 11.4 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -0.57 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (-3.32b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 177.8m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.67pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 2.88% (prev 17.87%; Δ -15.00pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.52b > Net Income -3.32b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 1.02 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (363.2m) change vs 12m ago -3.79% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 36.91% (prev 44.43%; Δ -7.52pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 8.72% (prev 18.59%; Δ -9.88pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -4.19 (EBITDA TTM -2.42b / Interest Expense TTM 689.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.34
| (A) 0.00 = (Total Current Assets 4.43b - Total Current Liabilities 4.34b) / Total Assets 27.17b |
| (B) 0.30 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 8.11b / Total Assets 27.17b |
| (C) -0.09 = EBIT TTM -2.89b / Avg Total Assets 34.00b |
| (D) 0.88 = Book Value of Equity 12.26b / Total Liabilities 13.96b |
| Total Rating: 1.34 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 56.00
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 9.48% = 4.74 |
| 3. FCF Margin 38.42% = 7.50 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.75 = 2.23 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -4.04 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC data missing |
| 7. RoE -23.28% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -32.68% = -2.45 |
| 9. EPS Trend -0.36% = -0.02 |
What is the price of LBTYA shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.08%, over one month by +1.55%, over three months by +20.33% and over the past year by +12.26%.
Is Liberty Global a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LBTYA is around 10.91 USD . This means that LBTYA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.39%.
Is LBTYA a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the LBTYA price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 15.2 | 29.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 15.2 | 29.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 12.2 | 3.8% |
Last update: 2025-09-05 04:50
LBTYA Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.82b USD (last quarter)
P/E Forward = 57.4713
P/S = 0.8774
P/B = 0.3099
P/EG = 1.61
Beta = 0.957
Revenue TTM = 2.96b USD
EBIT TTM = -2.89b USD
EBITDA TTM = -2.42b USD
Long Term Debt = 7.78b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.99b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 9.77b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.99b + Long Term 7.78b)
Net Debt = 8.72b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.02b USD (4.06b + Debt 9.77b - CCE 1.82b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -4.19 (Ebit TTM -2.89b / Interest Expense TTM 689.7m)
FCF Yield = 9.48% (FCF TTM 1.14b / Enterprise Value 12.02b)
FCF Margin = 38.42% (FCF TTM 1.14b / Revenue TTM 2.96b)
Net Margin = -112.0% (Net Income TTM -3.32b / Revenue TTM 2.96b)
Gross Margin = 36.91% ((Revenue TTM 2.96b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.87b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.98 (Enterprise Value 12.02b / Book Value Of Equity 12.26b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.33% (Interest Expense 129.5m / Debt 9.77b)
Taxrate = -1.68% (set to none) (-30.8m / 1.84b)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 1.02 (Total Current Assets 4.43b / Total Current Liabilities 4.34b)
Debt / Equity = 0.75 (Debt 9.77b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 12.99b)
Debt / EBITDA = -4.04 (Net Debt 8.72b / EBITDA -2.42b)
Debt / FCF = 8.58 (Debt 9.77b / FCF TTM 1.14b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 14.26b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -12.22% (Net Income -3.32b, Total Assets 27.17b )
RoE = -23.28% (Net Income TTM -3.32b / Total Stockholder Equity 14.26b)
RoCE = -13.12% (Ebit -2.89b / (Equity 14.26b + L.T.Debt 7.78b))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT none, Invested Capital 25.21b, Ebit -2.89b)
WACC = unknown (E(4.06b)/V(13.83b) * Re(9.06%)) + (D(9.77b)/V(13.83b) * Rd(1.33%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -92.17 | Cagr: -3.03%
Discount Rate = 9.06% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 67.71% ; FCFE base≈931.3m ; Y1≈656.3m ; Y5≈345.8m
Fair Price DCF = 32.27 (DCF Value 5.63b / Shares Outstanding 174.4m; 5y FCF grow -34.68% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -0.36 | EPS CAGR: -79.44% | SUE: -2.25 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -32.68 | Revenue CAGR: -10.96% | SUE: 1.01 | # QB: 2
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