LBTYA (Liberty Global) EBIT: $-4,762 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LBTYA Liberty Global Ltd LBTYA
66 GF Score
Price $11.12
GF Value $13.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Liberty Global EBIT?

Liberty Global LBTYA -0.76% 66 EBIT is $-4,762 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LBTYA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Liberty Global's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $647 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4,762 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Liberty Global's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87%. Liberty Global's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.43%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Liberty Global's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -42.39%.

Liberty Global  (NAS:LBTYA) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Liberty Global's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=258.4 * ( 1 - 32.87% )/( (20255.4 + 19781.9)/ 2 )
=173.46392/20018.65
=0.87 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=22595.9 - 2103.2 - ( 2157.6 - max(0, 3159.1 - 3396.4+2157.6))
=20255.4

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=21877.7 - 1792 - ( 1874.6 - max(0, 2809.8 - 3113.6+1874.6))
=19781.9

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Liberty Global's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=2589.2/( ( (5270.3 + max(-1156.3, 0)) + (6127.2 + max(-867, 0)) )/ 2 )
=2589.2/( ( 5270.3 + 6127.2 )/ 2 )
=2589.2/5698.75
=45.43 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(558.2 + 0 + 680.6) - (2103.2 + 291.9 + 0)
=-1156.3

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(523.2 + 0 + 715.8) - (1792 + 255.9 + 58.1)
=-867

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Liberty Global's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-4761.9/11234.470
=-42.39 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms

Liberty Global EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's EBIT 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.

Liberty Global EBIT Chart

Liberty Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14,882.90 1,479.30 -2,941.00 2,413.00 -6,675.00

Liberty Global Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,265.80 -2,643.40 -7.00 -2,758.80 647.30

LBTYA vs AD, TDS, LBRDA: EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Liberty Global EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4,762 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $-4,762 Mil mean?
Liberty Global (LBTYA) has a EBIT of $-4,762 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Liberty Global.
Is Liberty Global's EBIT too high?
Liberty Global's current EBIT is $-4,762 Mil. Overall, Liberty Global has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Global's EBIT compare to AD and TDS?
Liberty Global's EBIT of $-4,762 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Liberty Global. Liberty Global's current EBIT is $-4,762 Mil. 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 (LBTYA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.39, compared to a current price of $11.12 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-4,762 Mil. Liberty Global's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYA), the current EBIT is $-4,762 Mil 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 Global (LBTYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.12 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.39. GuruFocus considers Liberty Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LBTYA:

  • EBIT: $-4,762 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.39 vs. price of $11.12 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LBTYA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Liberty Global Business Description

Other Exchanges LBTYK:USALBTYB:USA
Address 2 Church Street, Clarendon House, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
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.
66GF Score

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