Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Liberty Global PLC Class C stock (LBTYK) is currently trading at $11.98. Liberty Global PLC Class C PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.81. Analyst consensus price target for LBTYK is $28.00. WallStSmart rates LBTYK as Underperform.
- LBTYK PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LBTYK PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LBTYK intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- LBTYK fair value vs current price
- LBTYK insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LBTYK undervalued or overvalued?
- Liberty Global PLC Class C financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LBTYK Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LBTYK analyst price target and Smart Rating
Liberty Global PLC Class C
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Smart Analysis
Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
77.76% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Earnings declining -67.80%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Modest revenue growth at 9.60%
Supporting Valuation Data
Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.33), Price/Sales (0.81), Price/Book (0.39) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.60%, EPS Growth at -67.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -63.10%, Operating Margin at -2.55%, Profit Margin at -146.30%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -63.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LBTYK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LBTYK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.81x trades at a 34% premium to its historical average of 0.61x (81th percentile). The current valuation is 76% below its historical high of 3.38x set in Sep 2009, and 2617% above its historical low of 0.03x in Dec 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOM SERVICES
The Big Picture
Liberty Global PLC Class C is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 4.9B with 10% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -146.3% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 202M in free cash flow and 640M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -146.3% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 9.2B is significantly higher than cash (1.7B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Liberty Global PLC Class C.
Bottom Line
Liberty Global PLC Class C is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(102 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GOULD, PAUL A Director | Sell | -100,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
RODRIGUEZ, ENRIQUE EVP, Chief Technology Officer | Sell | -22,500 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:22:25 AM
About Liberty Global PLC Class C(LBTYK)
NASDAQ
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
TELECOM SERVICES
USA
Liberty Global plc provides broadband Internet, video, landline telephony and mobile communications services to residential and business customers. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.