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Liberty Global PLC (LBTYA)
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12/01/2025: LBTYA (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $15.5
1 Year Target Price $15.5
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 15.51% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.90B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 0.85 | 52 Weeks Range 9.03 - 14.21 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.03 - 14.21 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -6.06 |
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 -41.44% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.12% | Return on Equity (TTM) -11.68% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 57.47 | Enterprise Value 11407674785 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.82 |
Enterprise Value 11407674785 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.82 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.39 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.11 | Shares Outstanding 174444278 | Shares Floating 269446807 |
Shares Outstanding 174444278 | Shares Floating 269446807 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.88 | Percent Institutions 99.28 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Liberty Global PLC
Company Overview
History and Background
Liberty Global PLC was founded in 2005 through the merger of UnitedGlobalCom and Liberty Media International's international cable operations. It has grown through acquisitions to become one of the world's largest broadband and video companies.
Core Business Areas
- Fixed Connectivity: Provides broadband internet, video, and telephony services to residential and business customers.
- Mobile: Offers mobile services, either through its own networks or MVNO agreements.
- Business Services: Delivers connectivity and IT solutions to businesses.
- Content and Studios: Creates and distributes content through production studios.
Leadership and Structure
Mike Fries is the CEO. The organizational structure is divisional, reflecting its geographic operations and business segments. They have an executive management team which reports to the CEO. Liberty Global PLC uses a decentralized management structure, where the executives of individual operating companies have substantial autonomy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Broadband Internet: High-speed internet access for residential and business customers. The European broadband market is intensely competitive, with rivals like Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom vying for market share. Liberty Global estimates their Broadband subscribes are 5.3 million. Market Share is difficult to give because of different countries.
- Competitors: Vodafone,Deutsche Telekom,BT Group
- Competitors: Sky,Netflix,Amazon Prime Video
- Video Services: Digital cable and streaming services. The traditional cable TV market is shrinking, while streaming services are growing rapidly. Liberty Global estimates their Video subscribes are 3.1 million. Market Share is difficult to give because of different countries.
- Competitors: Vodafone,Deutsche Telekom,BT Group,Telefonica
- Mobile Services: Mobile phone plans, which have been expanded in recent years. Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom and BT/EE are key mobile competitors
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The telecommunications industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements, increasing competition, and evolving consumer demands. There's a shift towards converged services and a growing emphasis on data and broadband connectivity.
Positioning
Liberty Global PLC is positioned as a leading provider of converged broadband, video, and mobile services in Europe. Its competitive advantages include its extensive infrastructure, brand recognition, and focus on customer experience.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is in the hundreds of billions of dollars, encompassing broadband, video, and mobile services in Europe. Liberty Global PLC captures a portion of this market through its operations in various European countries. This TAM is expected to grow with demand for broadband and mobile internet.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive infrastructure and network assets
- Strong brand recognition in key markets
- Focus on converged services (broadband, video, mobile)
- Experienced management team
- Efficient cost structure
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to competitive pressure in various markets
- Regulatory risks
- Dependence on cable networks that require upgrades
- Complex corporate structure
Opportunities
- Growing demand for high-speed broadband
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Partnerships and strategic acquisitions
- Development of new services and content
- Technological advancements like 5G and fiber optic technology
Threats
- Intense competition from other telecommunications companies
- Technological disruptions
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMCSA
- VOD
- TEF
Competitive Landscape
Liberty Global PLC faces intense competition from other large telecommunications companies, as well as smaller regional providers. The company's competitive advantage lies in its focus on converged services and its investments in infrastructure.
Major Acquisitions
Sunrise Communications AG
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 7.4
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Liberty Global's presence in Switzerland, combining Sunrise's mobile capabilities with UPC Switzerland's fixed network.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historically, Liberty Global PLC has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion of its service offerings.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary depending on market conditions and the company's strategic initiatives. The emphasis on expanding their fixed and mobile subscribers.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on network upgrades and fibre deployments, investments in content production and mobile services, and optimizing capital structure.
Summary
Liberty Global PLC is a major player in European telecommunications facing both opportunities and challenges. The company has a strong infrastructure and brand, but also significant debt and competitive pressures. While its core business is strong and has been working well, it needs to continue to invest in network upgrades and adapt to changing consumer preferences to maintain its position. Careful cost management and strategic partnerships will be vital for future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary depending on the source.
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 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 | Website https://www.libertyglobal.com |
Full time employees 6820 | Website https://www.libertyglobal.com | ||
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.
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