LBTYB (Liberty Global) EV-to-EBITDA: -3.03 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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LBTYB Liberty Global Ltd LBTYB
62 GF Score
Price $12.80
GF Value $15.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Liberty Global EV-to-EBITDA?

Liberty Global LBTYB +9.87% 62 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates LBTYB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks worse than 318471.02% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Liberty Global's enterprise value is $11,172 Mil. Liberty Global's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3,690 Mil. Therefore, Liberty Global's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Global's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LBTYB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.95   Med: 5.6   Max: 23.94
Current: -3.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Liberty Global was 23.94. The lowest was -50.95. And the median was 5.60.

LBTYB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 314 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.865 vs LBTYB: -3.03

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-14), Liberty Global's stock price is $12.80. Liberty Global's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16.000. Therefore, Liberty Global's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Liberty Global  (NAS:LBTYB) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Liberty Global's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=12.80/-16.000
=At Loss

Liberty Global's share price for today is $12.80.
Liberty Global's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-16.000.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Liberty Global EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Liberty Global EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Liberty Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Liberty Global Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 9.19 -6.01 -22.32 -1.97 -3.14

LBTYB vs KYIV, TDS, AD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

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


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Liberty Global EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Liberty Global's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=11171.948/-3690.4
=-3.03

Liberty Global's current Enterprise Value is $11,172 Mil.
Liberty Global's EBITDA 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 $-3,690 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.03 mean?
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Liberty Global. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #999999 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Liberty Global's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Liberty Global's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #999999 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to KYIV and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #999999 out of 314 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Liberty Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.87. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.87, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Liberty Global. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Global's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03. 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 $15.29, compared to a current price of $12.80 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03 as of Jul. 14, 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 $12.80 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.29. GuruFocus considers Liberty Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LBTYB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -3.03
  • GF Value™: $15.29 vs. price of $12.80 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LBTYK:USALBTYA: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.
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