Liberty GlobalLBTYB 65 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 156% above its 10-year median of 3.03. 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 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks worse than 91.01% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Liberty Global's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,351 Mil. Liberty Global's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,437 Mil. Therefore, Liberty Global's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LBTYB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.85 Med: 3.03 Max: 33.03
Current: -27.67
During the past 13 years, Liberty Global's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 33.03%. The lowest was -36.85%. And the median was 3.03%.
LBTYB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 91.01% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs LBTYB: -27.67
Liberty Global (NAS:LBTYB) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Liberty Global Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Liberty Global Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.75% mean?
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.75% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. This is 156% above median its historical median of 3.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #334 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Liberty Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.75% is 156% above median its 10-year median of 3.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Liberty Global's value of 7.75% is 125.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #334 out of 367 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KYIV and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #334 out of 367 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Liberty Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Liberty Global's value of 7.75% is 125.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 3.43, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liberty Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.75% is 125.9% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.75%, which is 156% above median its own 10-year median of 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 $14.73, compared to a current price of $13.20 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.75%, which is 156% above median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 125.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.43. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.75% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.75% (156% above median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $13.20 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#334 of 367)
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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