Liberty GlobalLBTYB 65 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 11.86. 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 327 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks worse than 96.02% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Liberty Global's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,351 Mil. Liberty Global's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,820 Mil. Therefore, Liberty Global's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LBTYB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -111.48 Med: 11.86 Max: 180.4
Current: -81.92
During the past 13 years, Liberty Global's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 180.40%. The lowest was -111.48%. And the median was 11.86%.
LBTYB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 96.02% of 327
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.99
vs LBTYB: -81.92
Liberty Global (NAS:LBTYB) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Liberty Global Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Liberty Global Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.03% mean?
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.03% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 11.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #314 out of 327 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Liberty Global's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Liberty Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.03% is 136% above median its 10-year median of 11.86. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.99. Liberty Global's value of 28.03% is 100.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #314 out of 327 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-Equity compare to KYIV and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #314 out of 327 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Liberty Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.99. Liberty Global's value of 28.03% is 100.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.86 vs. the industry median of 13.99, 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-Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.99, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liberty Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.03% is 100.4% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.03%, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 11.86. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.03%, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 11.86 and 100.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.99. 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.03% 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-Equity: 28.03% (136% above median its 10-year median of 11.86)
GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $13.20 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#314 of 327)
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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