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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Liberty Global's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-335 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2,808 Mil.
Liberty Global's pretax margin was -28.58%.
During the past 13 years, Liberty Global's highest Pretax Margin was 135.78%. The lowest was -147.02%. And the median was -4.91%.
During the past 13 years, Liberty Global's highest Pretax Margin was 135.78%. The lowest was -147.02%. And the median was -4.91%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Liberty Global Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2,808 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.
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-2,808 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors.
Is Liberty Global's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Liberty Global's current Pre-Tax Income is $-2,808 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to KYIV and AD?
Liberty Global's Pre-Tax Income of $-2,808 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. Liberty Global's current Pre-Tax Income is $-2,808 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 (LBTYB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.94, compared to a current price of $12.29 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-2,808 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-2,808 Mil as of Jun. 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 $12.29 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.94.
GuruFocus considers Liberty Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LBTYB:
Pre-Tax Income: $-2,808 Mil
GF Value™: $14.94 vs. price of $12.29 (17.7% 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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