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Liberty Broadband Srs A (LBRDA)

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$87.84
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Profit since last BUY7.98%
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03/27/2025: LBRDA (1-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 -8.24%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 12.20B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 13.99
1Y Target Price 97.5
Price to earnings Ratio 13.99
1Y Target Price 97.5
Volume (30-day avg) 96148
Beta 1.06
52 Weeks Range 47.17 - 100.44
Updated Date 03/31/2025
52 Weeks Range 47.17 - 100.44
Updated Date 03/31/2025
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

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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 13.99
Forward PE 9.47
Enterprise Value 15862717372
Price to Sales(TTM) 12.01
Enterprise Value 15862717372
Price to Sales(TTM) 12.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.61
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.7
Shares Outstanding 18251000
Shares Floating 122176728
Shares Outstanding 18251000
Shares Floating 122176728
Percent Insiders 9.64
Percent Institutions 84.58

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 107.5
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Strong Buy 1
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Strong Buy 1
Hold 1
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Liberty Broadband Srs A

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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.

Similar Companies

  • CMCSA
  • VZ
  • T
  • DISH
  • CCI

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.

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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 -
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Liberty Broadband Corporation engages in the communications businesses. Its GCI Holdings segment provides data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services to residential, businesses, governmental entities, educational, and medical institutions in Alaska under the GCI brand. The company's Charter segment offers subscription-based Internet and video, and mobile and voice services; and state-of-the-art residential and business services, which includes Spectrum Internet, TV, mobile and voice for small and medium-sized companies; Spectrum Business provides a suite of broadband products and services for businesses and government entities; Spectrum Enterprise offers customized fiber-based solutions; and Spectrum Reach provides advertising and production for the modern media landscape. In addition, the company provides Spectrum Security Shield that enables and protects devices at home using network-based security; offers internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity to cellular towers and office buildings, video entertainment, and business telephone services; advertising services on cable television networks, streaming services, and advertising platforms; and operates regional sports and news networks. Liberty Broadband Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.

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