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Liberty Broadband Srs A (LBRDA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: LBRDA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $95
1 Year Target Price $95
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -1.17% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 14.40B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.95 | 1Y Target Price 95 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.95 | 1Y Target Price 95 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.01 | 52 Weeks Range 51.58 - 102.38 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 51.58 - 102.38 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.26 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 86.4% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.17% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.41% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.32% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.95 | Forward PE 9.47 | Enterprise Value 18055410010 | Price to Sales(TTM) 13.88 |
Enterprise Value 18055410010 | Price to Sales(TTM) 13.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 17.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.63 | Shares Outstanding 18254700 | Shares Floating 122302478 |
Shares Outstanding 18254700 | Shares Floating 122302478 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.55 | Percent Institutions 85.3 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Liberty Broadband Srs A
Company Overview
History and Background
Liberty Broadband Corporation was formed in 2014 as a spin-off from Liberty Interactive Corporation. It primarily focuses on investments in the broadband communications industry.
Core Business Areas
- Charter Communications: Liberty Broadband's primary asset is its significant ownership stake in Charter Communications (CHTR), a leading broadband and cable company.
- GCI: Liberty Broadband owns GCI, an Alaskan telecommunications provider offering broadband, wireless, and video services.
- Other Investments: The company also holds various other investments in the communications sector.
Leadership and Structure
Gregory B. Maffei serves as the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and various executive management positions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Charter Communications (CHTR) Broadband: Charter, through its Spectrum brand, offers high-speed internet services. Charter is second to Comcast (CMCSA) in the US Broadband Market. Competitors include Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and fixed wireless providers. Market share is included in the Competitors section.
- GCI Broadband and Wireless: GCI provides internet, wireless, and TV services in Alaska. Competitors include AT&T, Verizon (via partnerships), and satellite internet providers like Starlink. Precise market share data for GCI is not readily available but it is the largest broadband provider in Alaska.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The broadband industry is characterized by increasing demand for high-speed internet, driven by streaming video, remote work, and cloud computing. The industry is becoming more competitive, with the rise of fixed wireless and fiber-optic internet.
Positioning
Liberty Broadband is positioned as an investment holding company with a strategic focus on broadband communications, primarily through its ownership in Charter Communications and GCI. Liberty Broadband benefits directly from Charter's success.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US Broadband market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Liberty Broadband is well positioned through its investments, but it depends on the execution of the companies it invests in.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Significant ownership stake in Charter Communications
- Exposure to the growing broadband market
- Diversification through GCI
Weaknesses
- Reliance on Charter Communications' performance
- Limited direct operational control
- Debt load impacting investment flexibility
Opportunities
- Further consolidation in the broadband industry
- Expansion of broadband services in underserved areas
- Increased demand for high-speed internet
Threats
- Increasing competition from fiber-optic and wireless providers
- Regulatory changes impacting the broadband industry
- Economic downturn affecting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMCSA
- VZ
- T
Competitive Landscape
Liberty Broadband benefits from Charter's scale and market position, but faces challenges from larger and more diversified competitors like Comcast and Verizon, as well as from the rise of fixed wireless providers.
Major Acquisitions
Bresnan Communications
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1360
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired by Charter Communications (LBRDA owns a significant portion of Charter). This increased Charter's subscriber base and geographic footprint.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been tied to the expansion of Charter Communications' subscriber base and revenue. Data on Liberty Broadband financials is readily available on financial websites and reports.
Future Projections: Future growth will depend on Charter's ability to compete in the evolving broadband market and GCI's performance in Alaska. Analyst estimates vary, but generally expect continued growth in revenue and subscriber numbers for Charter.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include Charter's investments in network upgrades and expansion, as well as GCI's efforts to improve its wireless infrastructure.
Summary
Liberty Broadband is a holding company primarily focused on broadband through its large stake in Charter Communications. Its success hinges heavily on Charter's operational performance and ability to compete in a dynamic market. While it benefits from the growing demand for broadband, it faces threats from competition and regulatory changes. Liberty Broadband's financial health is directly tied to the performance of its investments, particularly Charter.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC filings, Company websites, Industry reports, Financial news sources, Analyst reports, Publicly available data from Charter Communications.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is approximate and based on the latest available information.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Liberty Broadband Srs A
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Englewood, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-11-04 | CEO & Chairman of the Board Dr. John C. Malone Ph.D. | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Telecom Services | Full time employees - | Website https://www.libertybroadband.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.libertybroadband.com | ||
Liberty Broadband Corporation engages in a range of communications businesses in the United States. The company operates in two segments, GCI Holdings and Charter. The GCI Holdings segment provides a range of data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services to residential, businesses, governmental entities, and educational and medical institutions under the GCI brand primarily in Alaska. The Charter segment offers subscription-based internet, video, and mobile and voice services; and residential and business services, including Spectrum Internet, TV, mobile, and voice for small and medium-sized companies; Spectrum Business that delivers a suite of broadband products and services for businesses and government entities; Spectrum Enterprise, which provides fiber-based solutions; and Spectrum Reach that delivers advertising and production for the media landscape, as well as distributes news coverage and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks. The company also provides Spectrum Security Shield that enables and protects devices at home using network-based security; internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity to cellular towers and office buildings, video entertainment, and business telephone services; and advertising services on cable television networks, streaming services, and advertising platforms, as well as operates regional sports and news channels. Liberty Broadband Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.
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