Liberty Broadband Srs A (LBRDA)vsVerizon Communications Inc (VZ)
LBRDA
Liberty Broadband Srs A
$30.88
+2.42%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.91B
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc
$45.37
+2.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $199.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Verizon Communications Inc generates 13595% more annual revenue ($139.15B vs $1.02B). VZ leads profitability with a 12.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. VZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LBRDA
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
VZ
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LBRDA.
Margin of Safety
-23.4%
Fair Value
$36.77
Current Price
$45.37
$8.60 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Generating 3.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
ROE of -46.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 24.8%
2.9% revenue growth
4.3% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LBRDA
The strongest argument for LBRDA centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VZ
The strongest argument for VZ centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LBRDA
The primary concerns for LBRDA are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : VZ
The primary concerns for VZ are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.90 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LBRDA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
LBRDA is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
VZ generates stronger free cash flow (3.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VZ scores higher overall (69/100 vs 37/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Liberty Broadband Srs A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Liberty Broadband Corporation, a cable operator, provides video, Internet and voice services to residential and small and medium business customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
Verizon Communications Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Verizon Communications Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate and a corporate component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is headquartered at 1095 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, but is incorporated in Delaware.
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