Liberty GlobalLBTYB +0.76%65 Pretax Margin % is 41.86% as of Mar. 2026. 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 96.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Global's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LBTYB'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.02 Med: -4.91 Max: 135.78
Current: -105.29
LBTYB's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 96.47% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs LBTYB: -105.29
Liberty Global (NAS:LBTYB) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Liberty Global Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Liberty Global Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's Pretax 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.
LBTYB vs AD, TDS, LBRDA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 41.86% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #355 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is Liberty Global's Pretax Margin % too high?
Liberty Global's current Pretax Margin % is 41.86%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. Liberty Global's value of 41.86% is 447.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #355 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 Pretax Margin % compare to AD and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #355 out of 368 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Liberty Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. Liberty Global's value of 41.86% is 447.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.64, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liberty Global's current Pretax Margin % of 41.86% is 447.9% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Global's current Pretax Margin % is 41.86%. 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 Pretax Margin % is 41.86% and 447.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.64. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current Pretax Margin % is 41.86% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 41.86%
GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $13.20 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 447.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#355 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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