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Liberty Broadband Srs A (LBRDA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/22/2025: LBRDA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.96% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 11.18B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.12 | 1Y Target Price 97.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.12 | 1Y Target Price 97.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 137357 | Beta 1.03 | 52 Weeks Range 47.17 - 100.44 | Updated Date 04/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 47.17 - 100.44 | Updated Date 04/22/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.08 |
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 85.53% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.94% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.36% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.23% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.12 | Forward PE 9.47 | Enterprise Value 14346436509 | Price to Sales(TTM) 11 |
Enterprise Value 14346436509 | Price to Sales(TTM) 11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 14.61 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.01 | Shares Outstanding 18252400 | Shares Floating 122176728 |
Shares Outstanding 18252400 | Shares Floating 122176728 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.55 | Percent Institutions 84.45 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 107.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
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 (now Qurate Retail, Inc.). It primarily operates as a holding company with significant investments in the broadband industry.
Core Business Areas
- Charter Communications: Liberty Broadband's primary asset is its significant ownership stake in Charter Communications (CHTR), a leading broadband internet, video, and voice services provider. Liberty Broadband generates revenue from its investment in Charter.
- GCI: Liberty Broadband also owns GCI, an Alaskan communications provider offering broadband, wireless, and video services.
- Skyhook: Skyhook provides location positioning, context and intelligence.
Leadership and Structure
Gregory B. Maffei serves as the Chairman and President. The company operates with a typical corporate structure with various executive positions overseeing different aspects of the business.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Charter Communications (CHTR) Investment: Liberty Broadband's investment in Charter Communications represents the majority of its asset value. Charter provides broadband internet, video, and voice services to residential and business customers. As of Q1 2024, Charter has 32.7 million residential and business customers. Market share data is relevant at the Charter level. Competitors include Verizon (VZ), Comcast (CMCSA), and AT&T (T).
- GCI Broadband: GCI provides broadband, wireless and video services to Alaskans. GCI has the largest market share in Alaska.
- Skyhook: Skyhook is a global location technology platform that delivers precise location data.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The broadband industry is characterized by increasing demand for high-speed internet, driven by streaming services, remote work, and other bandwidth-intensive applications. Consolidation and technological advancements are ongoing trends.
Positioning
Liberty Broadband is positioned as a major investor in the broadband industry, primarily through its stake in Charter Communications. Its competitive advantage lies in the size and scale of Charter's operations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The broadband market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Liberty Broadband, through its Charter investment, is positioned to capture a significant share of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Significant ownership stake in Charter Communications
- Exposure to the growing broadband market
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- High reliance on Charter Communications' performance
- Potential regulatory risks
- Debt burden
Opportunities
- Further consolidation in the broadband industry
- Expansion of broadband services to underserved areas
- Development of new broadband technologies
Threats
- Increasing competition from other broadband providers
- Technological disruptions (e.g., 5G)
- Changes in consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMCSA
- VZ
- T
- DISH
Competitive Landscape
Liberty Broadband's success is largely dependent on the performance of Charter Communications. It faces competition from other major broadband providers, including Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T.
Major Acquisitions
GCI
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1125
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Liberty Broadband's presence in the broadband and telecommunications market, particularly in Alaska.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is primarily driven by the growth of Charter Communications and expansion of GCI services.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on Charter's ability to attract and retain subscribers, increase average revenue per user (ARPU), and manage costs. Analyst estimates are available from financial news sources.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding broadband infrastructure, improving customer service, and exploring new technologies.
Summary
Liberty Broadband is primarily an investment vehicle tied heavily to the performance of Charter Communications. While its investment in Charter provides significant exposure to the growing broadband market, this concentration also poses a risk. The company needs to focus on diversifying its investments and mitigating regulatory threats to ensure long-term success. The GCI investment is doing well and needs to continue to grow its customer base in a competitive market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Financial News Sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market share data can vary based on source and methodology. Financial data is not provided in detail and should be obtained from official SEC filings and financial news sources.
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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