Liberty GlobalLBTYB 65 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 111.52% as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 279% above its 10-year median of 29.39. GuruFocus rates LBTYB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks better than 99.15% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Liberty Global's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 111.52%.
Liberty Global (NAS:LBTYB) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Liberty Global Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Liberty Global Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
LBTYB vs KYIV, TDS, AD: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 111.52% mean?
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 111.52% as of Jul. 03, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. This is 279% above median its historical median of 29.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #3 out of 351 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Liberty Global's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Liberty Global's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 111.52% is 279% above median its 10-year median of 29.39. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #3 out of 351 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Liberty Global has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Global's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to KYIV and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #3 out of 351 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Liberty Global in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. Liberty Global's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 111.52%, which is 279% above median its own 10-year median of 29.39. 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 $14.73, compared to a current price of $13.20 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 111.52%, which is 279% above median its 10-year median of 29.39. Liberty Global's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 111.52% as of Jul. 03, 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 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.73.
GuruFocus considers Liberty Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LBTYB:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 111.52% (279% above median its 10-year median of 29.39)
GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $13.20 (10.4% below fair value)
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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