Liberty GlobalLBTYB +0.76%65 ROA % is 6.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 1.94. 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 372 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks worse than 91.94% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Liberty Global's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,351 Mil.
Liberty Global's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22,237 Mil. Therefore, Liberty Global's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Global's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LBTYB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.72 Med: 1.94 Max: 25.33
Current: -22.21
During the past 13 years, Liberty Global's highest ROA % was 25.33%. The lowest was -29.72%. And the median was 1.94%.
LBTYB's ROA % is ranked worse than 91.94% of 372
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs LBTYB: -22.21
Liberty Global (NAS:LBTYB) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Liberty Global ROA % Related Terms
Liberty Global ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Global's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a ROA % of 6.08% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #342 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Liberty Global's ROA % too high?
Liberty Global's current ROA % of 6.08% is 213% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. Liberty Global's value of 6.08% is 121.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #342 out of 372 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 ROA % compare to AD and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #342 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This places Liberty Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. Liberty Global's value of 6.08% is 121.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 2.75, 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 ROA % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liberty Global's current ROA % of 6.08% is 121.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Global's current ROA % is 6.08%, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. 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 ROA % is 6.08%, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 121.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current ROA % is 6.08% 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:
ROA %: 6.08% (213% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $13.20 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 121.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#342 of 372)
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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