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Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK)

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$11.92
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Profit since last BUY13.31%
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08/28/2025: LBTYK (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit 30.91%
Avg. Invested days 57
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.46B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 28
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 28
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.97
52 Weeks Range 9.21 - 22.14
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 9.21 - 22.14
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.62

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 60.98
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 158812992
Shares Floating 274900936
Shares Outstanding 158812992
Shares Floating 274900936
Percent Insiders 13.21
Percent Institutions 81.22

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Liberty Global PLC Class C

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Liberty Global was formed in 2005 through the merger of UnitedGlobalCom and Liberty Media International's European broadband operations. It has grown through acquisitions to become one of the world's largest cable and broadband companies. Liberty Global PLC Class C shares represent non-voting equity.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Broadband and Video Services: Provides broadband internet, video, and fixed-line telephony services to residential and business customers.
  • Mobile Communications: Offers mobile services, including data and voice, often bundled with fixed broadband and video packages.
  • Content and Production: Invests in content production and distribution to enhance its video offerings.
  • Ventures: Ventures and investment in new and innovative companies

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by CEO Michael Fries. Its organizational structure is based on regional operating companies, with a central management team providing strategic direction and oversight.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Broadband Internet: High-speed internet access services, which are core to Liberty Global's business. Market share varies by region and competitor. Competitors include national telecoms companies like Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica in each market. It is difficult to get a global market share number.
  • Video Services: Traditional cable TV and streaming services offered through set-top boxes and online platforms. Competitors include OTT streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ as well as local pay TV providers. The business is in decline as consumers migrate to OTT alternatives. It is difficult to get a global market share number.
  • Mobile Services: Mobile phone plans that are typically sold alongside broadband. Competitors vary based on region.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The telecommunications industry is characterized by increasing demand for high-speed internet and digital services. Competition is intense, with convergence of fixed and mobile services and the rise of streaming entertainment. There is also heavy consolidation as businesses merge to compete in the market.

Positioning

Liberty Global is a leading international provider of broadband and mobile communications services. Its competitive advantages include its scale, extensive infrastructure, and bundling of services.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global telecommunications market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Liberty Global is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its broadband, video, and mobile services. The TAM is difficult to estimate accurately given the different markets Liberty Global operates in.

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Strengths

  • Scale and Geographic Diversification
  • Extensive Infrastructure and Network
  • Bundled Service Offerings
  • Strong Brand Recognition in Key Markets
  • Ventures arm that invests in growth businesses

Weaknesses

  • High Debt Levels
  • Exposure to Currency Fluctuations
  • Operational Complexity Due to Geographic Spread
  • Cable cord cutting affecting video revenue

Opportunities

  • Expansion of High-Speed Broadband Services
  • Growth in Mobile Data Usage
  • Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Develop new business ventures

Threats

  • Intense Competition from Local and Global Players
  • Technological Disruption (e.g., 5G, fiber optic)
  • Regulatory Changes and Government Intervention
  • Changing Consumer Preferences (e.g., cord-cutting)
  • Economic downturns

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CMCSA
  • CHTR
  • VZ
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Competitive Landscape

Liberty Global faces stiff competition from large telecom providers like Comcast and Charter in the US, as well as other global players. Its strengths lie in its international presence and bundled offerings, while its weaknesses include high debt and exposure to currency risks.

Major Acquisitions

Sunrise Communications AG

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6800
  • Strategic Rationale: Strengthened Liberty Global's position in the Swiss market by combining Sunrise's mobile network with UPC Switzerland's fixed network.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been achieved through acquisitions and organic expansion of broadband and mobile services.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to come from further expansion of high-speed internet, strategic investments in new technologies, and potential acquisitions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives may include network upgrades, content investments, and expansion into new markets.

Summary

Liberty Global is a major international broadband and mobile communications provider with a large global footprint and diversified revenue streams. It faces stiff competition, and changing consumer preferences, but it has good market share, is still expanding and is poised for more long-term growth. The high debt burden remains a concern, requiring strong cash flow management and strategic investments in growth areas are key to improve the market cap. Class C shares have the limitation that they are non-voting equity.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.

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About Liberty Global PLC Class C

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2005-09-08
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.