Liberty GlobalLBTYB +0.76%65 Net Margin % is 26.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 186% above its 10-year median of 9.25. 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 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks worse than 96.74% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Liberty Global's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $338 Mil. Liberty Global's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,275 Mil. Therefore, Liberty Global's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Global's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LBTYB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -146.32 Med: 9.25 Max: 130.21
Current: -109.66
LBTYB's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 96.74% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs LBTYB: -109.66
Liberty Global (NAS:LBTYB) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Liberty Global Net Margin % Related Terms
Liberty Global Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's Net Margin % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 26.50% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. This is 186% above median its historical median of 9.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #356 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Liberty Global's Net Margin % too high?
Liberty Global's current Net Margin % of 26.50% is 186% above median its 10-year median of 9.25. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Liberty Global's value of 26.50% is 385.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #356 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Margin % compare to AD and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #356 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places Liberty Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Liberty Global's value of 26.50% is 385.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.25 vs. the industry median of 5.46, Liberty Global has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liberty Global's current Net Margin % of 26.50% is 385.8% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Global's current Net Margin % is 26.50%, which is 186% above median its own 10-year median of 9.25. 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 Margin % is 26.50%, which is 186% above median its 10-year median of 9.25 and 385.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. 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 Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current Net Margin % is 26.50% 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 (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 Margin %: 26.50% (186% above median its 10-year median of 9.25)
GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $13.20 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 385.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#356 of 368)
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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