Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYB – Get Free Report) is one of 259 public companies in the “Media” industry, but how does it contrast to its rivals? We will compare Liberty Global to similar companies based on the strength of its risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.
Volatility and Risk
Liberty Global has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Liberty Global’s rivals have a beta of 0.96, suggesting that their average share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Liberty Global and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Liberty Global | -62.11% | -28.82% | -13.28% |
| Liberty Global Competitors | -20.20% | -48.09% | -5.13% |
Valuation & Earnings
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Liberty Global | $4.88 billion | -$7.14 billion | -1.41 |
| Liberty Global Competitors | $2.92 billion | -$7.90 million | 17.21 |
Liberty Global has higher revenue, but lower earnings than its rivals. Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Liberty Global and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Liberty Global | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Liberty Global Competitors | 2255 | 6876 | 10833 | 475 | 2.47 |
As a group, “Media” companies have a potential upside of 26.72%. Given Liberty Global’s rivals stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Liberty Global has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
0.5% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.4% of shares of all “Media” companies are owned by institutional investors. 6.5% of Liberty Global shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.1% of shares of all “Media” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Liberty Global rivals beat Liberty Global on 11 of the 13 factors compared.
Liberty Global Company Profile
Liberty Global Plc is an international television and broadband company, which engages in the provision of broadband communications services. It operates through the following geographical segments: U.K. and Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central and Corporate. Its products include broadband, WiFi, connectivity products, TV platforms, and TV content. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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