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Liberty GlobalLBTYB +1.77%62 Cash-to-Debt is 0.27 as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates LBTYB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks worse than 54.27% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Liberty Global's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.27.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Liberty Globalcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Global's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
LBTYB'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, Liberty Global's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.57. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.20.
LBTYB's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 54.27% of 363
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs LBTYB: 0.27
Liberty Global (NAS:LBTYB) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Liberty Global Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Liberty Global Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Liberty Global Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Liberty Global's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #197 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Liberty Global's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Liberty Global's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.27 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.57. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Liberty Global's value of 0.27 is 22.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #197 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Liberty Global has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Global's Cash-to-Debt compare to KYIV and AD?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #197 out of 363 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Liberty Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Liberty Global's value of 0.27 is 22.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Liberty Global's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Liberty Global has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.35, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liberty Global's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.27 is 22.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Global's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.27, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Global (LBTYB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.89, compared to a current price of $13.20 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.27, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 22.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.35. Liberty Global's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Liberty Global (LBTYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.20 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.89.
GuruFocus considers Liberty Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LBTYB:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.27 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $14.89 vs. price of $13.20 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#197 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LBTYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in European telecom companies in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty owns the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile network operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in other media, entertainment, and cloud companies.
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