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Liberty BroadbandLBRDK -1.57%47 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates LBRDK with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Broadband ranks better than 60.99% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Broadband's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LBRDK'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Liberty Broadband was 0.46. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.29.
LBRDK's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.99% of 323
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.61
vs LBRDK: 0.44
Liberty Broadband (NAS:LBRDK) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Liberty Broadband Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Liberty Broadband Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Broadband's Debt-to-Equity 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.
LBRDK vs IRDM, TDS, LBTYA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Broadband's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Broadband Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Broadband's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Broadband's Debt-to-Equity 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 Broadband (LBRDK) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Liberty Broadband and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Liberty Broadband's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Broadband ranks #126 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Liberty Broadband's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Liberty Broadband's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.46. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61. Liberty Broadband's value of 0.44 is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Broadband ranks #126 out of 323 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Liberty Broadband has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Broadband's Debt-to-Equity compare to IRDM and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Broadband ranks #126 out of 323 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Liberty Broadband in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61. Liberty Broadband's value of 0.44 is 27.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Liberty Broadband's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.61, Liberty Broadband 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.61, based on 323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liberty Broadband's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 27.9% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Liberty Broadband and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Broadband's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Broadband stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Broadband (LBRDK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.15, compared to a current price of $30.36 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 27.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.61. Liberty Broadband's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Broadband (LBRDK), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Mar. 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 Broadband (LBRDK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Broadband stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.36 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.15.
GuruFocus considers Liberty Broadband to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LBRDK:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (52% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $60.15 vs. price of $30.36 (49.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#126 of 323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LBRDK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liberty Broadband Corp serves in the telecommunications industry in the United States. It provides cable services to both residential andsommercial businesses through its fiber, hybrid fiber, and coaxial cable infrastructure. The services provided by the company are residential services, including video, internet, voice, and mobile services; commercial services, including small and medium business and enterprise solutions; advertising services; and other services. The company's reportable segments are GCI Holdings and Charter. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from GCI Holdings.
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