(LBTYA) Liberty Global - Ratings and Ratios
Broadband, Video, Voice, Mobile, Wifi
LBTYA EPS (Earnings per Share)
LBTYA Revenue
Description: LBTYA Liberty Global August 03, 2025
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 | 3,725m |
| Sub-Industry | Alternative Carriers |
| IPO / Inception | 2004-06-03 |
LBTYA Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -14.4% |
| Fundamental | 54.4% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -15.3% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.40 of 5 |
LBTYA Dividends
Currently no dividends paidLBTYA Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -47.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -36.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -50.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 3.90% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.11 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 0.23 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.13 |
| Alpha | -15.24 |
| Beta | 0.963 |
| Volatility | 29.01% |
| Current Volume | 2105.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1684.5k |
| Stop Loss | 10.2 (-4.2%) |
| Signal | 0.19 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5
| Net Income (-1.98b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 234.3m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.28pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 10.07% (prev 32.17%; Δ -22.10pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.37b > Net Income -1.98b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (9.23b) to EBITDA (562.8m) ratio: 16.40 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.14 (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 0.0% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 74.47% (prev 32.39%; Δ 42.09pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 11.62% (prev 6.30%; Δ 5.33pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -0.34 (EBITDA TTM 562.8m / Interest Expense TTM 561.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.97
| (A) 0.02 = (Total Current Assets 3.30b - Total Current Liabilities 2.91b) / Total Assets 25.44b |
| (B) 0.48 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 12.24b / Total Assets 25.44b |
| (C) -0.01 = EBIT TTM -192.1m / Avg Total Assets 33.60b |
| (D) 0.32 = Book Value of Equity 4.00b / Total Liabilities 12.43b |
| Total Rating: 1.97 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 54.40
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 10.79% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 30.77% = 7.50 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.71 = 2.25 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 16.40 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -5.23)% = -6.53 |
| 7. RoE -15.51% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 7.54% = 0.57 |
| 9. EPS Trend 22.27% = 1.11 |
What is the price of LBTYA shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.74%, over one month by -6.82%, over three months by -2.20% and over the past year by +1.59%.
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 9.78 USD . This means that LBTYA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.17%.
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 | 15.6 | 46.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 15.6 | 46.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 10.5 | -1.7% |
LBTYA Fundamental Data Overview November 02, 2025
P/E Forward = 57.4713
P/S = 0.8041
P/B = 0.3076
P/EG = 1.61
Beta = 0.963
Revenue TTM = 3.90b USD
EBIT TTM = -192.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 562.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 8.20b USD (from longTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 678.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 9.23b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 9.23b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 11.14b USD (3.73b + Debt 9.23b - CCE 1.82b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -0.34 (Ebit TTM -192.1m / Interest Expense TTM 561.8m)
FCF Yield = 10.79% (FCF TTM 1.20b / Enterprise Value 11.14b)
FCF Margin = 30.77% (FCF TTM 1.20b / Revenue TTM 3.90b)
Net Margin = -50.63% (Net Income TTM -1.98b / Revenue TTM 3.90b)
Gross Margin = 74.47% ((Revenue TTM 3.90b - Cost of Revenue TTM 996.9m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 100.0% (prev 63.34%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.44 (Enterprise Value 11.14b / Total Assets 25.44b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.34% (Interest Expense 123.3m / Debt 9.23b)
Taxrate = -35.99% (negative due to tax credits) (46.9m / -130.3m)
NOPAT = -261.2m (EBIT -192.1m * (1 - -35.99%)) [loss with tax shield] [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 1.14 (Total Current Assets 3.30b / Total Current Liabilities 2.91b)
Debt / Equity = 0.71 (Debt 9.23b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 12.96b)
Debt / EBITDA = 16.40 (Net Debt 9.23b / EBITDA 562.8m)
Debt / FCF = 7.68 (Net Debt 9.23b / FCF TTM 1.20b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 12.74b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -7.77% (Net Income -1.98b / Total Assets 25.44b)
RoE = -15.51% (Net Income TTM -1.98b / Total Stockholder Equity 12.74b)
RoCE = -0.92% (EBIT -192.1m / Capital Employed (Equity 12.74b + L.T.Debt 8.20b))
RoIC = -1.18% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -261.2m / Invested Capital 22.09b)
WACC = 4.04% (E(3.73b)/V(12.95b) * Re(9.56%) + D(9.23b)/V(12.95b) * Rd(1.34%) * (1-Tc(-0.36)))
Discount Rate = 9.56% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -13.14%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 68.68% ; FCFE base≈1.30b ; Y1≈1.04b ; Y5≈711.8m
Fair Price DCF = 59.09 (DCF Value 10.31b / Shares Outstanding 174.4m; 5y FCF grow -23.60% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 22.27 | EPS CAGR: 39.99% | SUE: 0.07 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 7.54 | Revenue CAGR: -14.24% | SUE: -0.02 | # QB: 0
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