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Liberty Broadband Srs C (LBRDK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: LBRDK (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -14.81% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.24B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.07 | 1Y Target Price 101.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.07 | 1Y Target Price 101.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 881047 | Beta 1.06 | 52 Weeks Range 46.46 - 101.50 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 46.46 - 101.50 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
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 14.07 | Forward PE 9.51 | Enterprise Value 15908212811 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.05 |
Enterprise Value 15908212811 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.66 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.73 | Shares Outstanding 123023000 | Shares Floating 122176728 |
Shares Outstanding 123023000 | Shares Floating 122176728 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.15 | Percent Institutions 95.7 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.8 | Target Price 104.6 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 3 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Liberty Broadband Srs C
Company Overview
History and Background
Liberty Broadband Corporation was founded in 2014 as a tracking stock of Liberty Interactive Corporation (now Qurate Retail, Inc.). It was created to attribute value to Charter Communications and other broadband-related investments, allowing investors to specifically track and value these assets separately from the broader Liberty Interactive portfolio. Over time, it has primarily focused on its investment in Charter Communications.
Core Business Areas
- Charter Communications Investment: Liberty Broadband's primary asset is its large ownership stake in Charter Communications (CHTR). This represents the vast majority of its value and drives its financial performance.
- GCI: Liberty Broadband owns GCI, an Alaskan communications provider offering cable, internet, and phone services to residential and commercial customers.
- Other Investments: Liberty Broadband holds smaller investments in other broadband-related companies and ventures. These are typically less significant than its Charter and GCI holdings.
Leadership and Structure
Liberty Broadband is led by a management team overseen by its Board of Directors. Key executives include Greg Maffei, who holds leadership positions across the Liberty family of companies. The organizational structure is designed to manage its investments and maximize shareholder value.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Charter Communications (CHTR): Charter provides cable television, internet access, and voice services under the Spectrum brand. It is one of the largest cable operators in the United States. Spectrum has significant market share in residential broadband. Charter's competitors include Comcast (CMCSA), Verizon (VZ), and AT&T (T).
- GCI: GCI provides telecommunications services in Alaska, including internet, TV, and voice. Competitors include AT&T Alaska and satellite internet providers like Starlink and HughesNet.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The broadband industry is characterized by increasing demand for high-speed internet, growing competition from fiber optic and wireless technologies, and ongoing consolidation among major players. The shift towards streaming and cloud-based services continues to drive broadband usage.
Positioning
Liberty Broadband is primarily an investment vehicle tied to Charter Communications. Its competitive advantage is derived from Charter's scale, infrastructure, and market position in the broadband industry. Liberty Broadband also benefits from the dividend income that it earns from its Charter stake.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the US broadband market is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Liberty Broadband, through its stake in Charter, is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large ownership stake in Charter Communications
- Experienced management team
- Stable dividend income from Charter
- GCI provides stable revenue in the Alaskan market
Weaknesses
- Heavy reliance on Charter Communications' performance
- Limited diversification beyond broadband investments
- Vulnerable to regulatory changes in the broadband industry
Opportunities
- Further growth in broadband adoption
- Potential for increased dividend payouts from Charter
- Expansion of GCI services in Alaska
- New investment opportunities in broadband-related businesses
Threats
- Increased competition from fiber and wireless broadband providers
- Regulatory risks related to net neutrality and data privacy
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending on broadband services
- Technological disruptions in the broadband industry
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMCSA
- VZ
- T
Competitive Landscape
Liberty Broadband's value is largely tied to Charter's success. Charter faces competition from other major cable and telecommunications companies, as well as emerging wireless broadband providers. Liberty Broadband's performance hinges on Charter's ability to maintain and grow its market share in this competitive environment.
Major Acquisitions
Bresnan Communications
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1360
- Strategic Rationale: Before Liberty Broadband was created, Liberty Media acquired Bresnan Communications for $1.36 billion in cash and stock. Bresnan served about 350,000 customers in Colorado, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Discuss Liberty Broadband's growth trends over the past years, focusing on the performance of Charter and any acquisitions or strategic investments.
Future Projections: Provide projections for Liberty Broadband's future growth based on analyst estimates and expectations for Charter's performance.
Recent Initiatives: Highlight recent strategic initiatives undertaken by Liberty Broadband, such as changes in its investment portfolio or capital allocation strategies.
Summary
Liberty Broadband's strength lies in its significant stake in Charter Communications, a leading broadband provider. Its performance is highly correlated with Charter's success and its stable dividend payouts. Key risks include competition from other broadband technologies and regulatory changes. The company needs to monitor technological disruptions and maintain a diversified investment strategy to mitigate risks.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Reports
- Analyst Reports
- Third-party financial data providers
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor. Market data is subject to change.
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 C
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Englewood, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-11-04 | CEO - | ||
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 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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