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Liberty Global PLC (LBTYA)

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06/30/2025: LBTYA (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Below Average Performance

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15 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $14.67

Year Target Price $14.67

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$14.67Target price
Low$9.02
Current$10.01
high$14.29

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 11.9%
Avg. Invested days 48
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.46B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14.67
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14.67
Volume (30-day avg) 15
Beta 0.97
52 Weeks Range 9.02 - 14.29
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 9.02 - 14.29
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.62

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 -5.86%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.18%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.05%
Return on Equity (TTM) -0.57%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 57.47
Enterprise Value 11540853656
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value 11540853656
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.61
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.64
Shares Outstanding 173796992
Shares Floating 274900936
Shares Outstanding 173796992
Shares Floating 274900936
Percent Insiders 3.91
Percent Institutions 94.13

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 14.67
Buy 1
Strong Buy 4
Buy 1
Strong Buy 4
Hold 8
Sell 1
Strong Sell 1
Strong Sell 1

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Liberty Global PLC

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Liberty Global PLC (LBTYA) was founded in 2005 as the result of a merger between UnitedGlobalCom and Liberty Media International. It has grown through acquisitions and strategic investments, becoming a leading international provider of video, broadband internet, and telephony services.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Fixed Connectivity: Provides broadband internet, video, and telephony services to residential and business customers.
  • Mobile: Offers mobile services through partnerships and MVNO agreements.
  • Other: Includes investments in content production and distribution.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Michael Fries serves as CEO. The company operates with a regional structure, with management teams overseeing operations in different European markets.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Broadband Internet: Provides high-speed internet services. Competitors include local telecom operators and cable companies. Market share varies by country and is difficult to specify globally due to fragmented markets. Competitors include Comcast, Charter Communications and Altice.
  • Video Services: Offers traditional cable and digital TV services, including on-demand content. Faces competition from streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Market share information is fragmented regionally. Competitors include Comcast, AT&T, Verizon and DISH.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The telecommunications industry is experiencing significant disruption due to the rise of streaming services, increasing demand for high-speed internet, and growing competition from new entrants.

Positioning

Liberty Global PLC is positioned as a leading broadband and video provider in Europe, competing with incumbent telecom operators and other cable companies. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive network infrastructure and bundled service offerings.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for broadband and video services in Europe is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Liberty Global PLC captures a portion of this market through its operations in various countries.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive network infrastructure in Europe
  • Strong brand recognition in key markets
  • Bundled service offerings (broadband, video, telephony)
  • Experience in integrating acquisitions

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels
  • Exposure to regulatory risks
  • Declining video subscriber base
  • Complex organizational structure

Opportunities

  • Expansion of broadband services
  • Strategic acquisitions and partnerships
  • Investment in 5G technology
  • Growth in demand for streaming content

Threats

  • Increasing competition from streaming services
  • Regulatory changes affecting pricing and content
  • Economic downturn in key markets
  • Technological disruption

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CMCSA
  • CHTR
  • ATUS

Competitive Landscape

Liberty Global PLC competes with a mix of incumbent telecom operators, cable companies, and streaming services. Its strengths include its extensive network and bundled service offerings. Its weaknesses include its high debt levels and exposure to regulatory risks.

Major Acquisitions

Sunrise Communications

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6.82
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Liberty Global PLC's presence in the Swiss market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion of broadband services.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth vary depending on the specific analyst and their assumptions about market conditions and company performance. These projections can typically be found via financial data providers.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives may include investments in network upgrades, expansion of broadband services, and strategic acquisitions.

Summary

Liberty Global PLC is a large international telecommunications company with a strong presence in Europe. It benefits from a large network and bundled service offerings, but also faces challenges related to high debt and increasing competition. Its strategic positioning is critical for navigating the evolving landscape of the telecom industry and maintaining a competitive edge.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications
  • Liberty Global PLC Investor Relations
  • Yahoo Finance

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.

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About Liberty Global PLC

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2004-06-03
Vice Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Michael Thomas Fries
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
Full time employees 6820
Full time employees 6820

Liberty Global Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides broadband internet, video, fixed-line telephony, and mobile communications services to residential and business customers. It offers value-added broadband services, such as WiFi features, security, anti-virus, firewall, spam protection, smart home services, online storage solutions, and web spaces; and Connect Box that delivers in-home Wi-Fi service. The company provides various tiers of digital video programming and audio services, as well as digital video recorders and multimedia home gateway systems; Horizon 5, a cloud-based, multi-screen entertainment platform that combines linear television, including recording and replay features and video-on-demand services; Horizon Go, an online mobile app; and channels, including general entertainment, sports, movies, series, documentaries, lifestyles, news, adult, children, and ethnic and foreign channels. In addition, it offers postpaid and prepaid mobile services; circuit-switched telephony services; and personal call manager, unified messaging, and a second or third phone line at an incremental cost. Further, the company offers business services comprising voice, advanced data, video, wireless, cloud-based services, and mobile and converged fixed-mobile services to small or home offices, small businesses, and medium and large enterprises, as well as on a wholesale basis to other operators. It operates in Belgium, Ireland, Slovakia, and internationally. Liberty Global Ltd. was founded in 2004 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.