Analytical Lens: Exploring Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT)’s Financial Story Through Ratios

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The closing price of Liberty Energy Inc (NYSE: LBRT) was $20.01 for the day, down -1.48% from the previous closing price of $20.31. In other words, the price has decreased by -$1.48 from its previous closing price. On the day, 1.48 million shares were traded. LBRT stock price reached its highest trading level at $20.55 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $19.91.

Ratios:

Our analysis of LBRT’s different ratios will help us gain a deeper understanding of the company. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 140.17 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 9.40. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 1.16 and its Current Ratio is at 1.48. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.24 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.20.

Upgrades & Downgrades

In addition, analysts’ ratings and any changes thereto give investors an idea of the stock’s future direction. In the most recent recommendation for the company, Citigroup on May 29, 2024, Upgraded its rating to Buy and sets its target price to $32 from $24 previously.

On April 19, 2024, TD Cowen reiterated its Hold rating and also lowered its target price recommendation from $19 to $21.

Morgan Stanley Downgraded its Overweight to Equal-Weight on April 18, 2023, whereas the target price for the stock was revised from $20 to $17.

Insider Transactions:

Also, insider trades can serve as a great indicator of what management thinks about the future direction of a stock’s price. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Jul 03 ’24 when Wright Christopher A sold 20,000 shares for $20.64 per share. The transaction valued at 412,800 led to the insider holds 2,738,813 shares of the business.

Wright Christopher A sold 20,000 shares of LBRT for $405,200 on Jul 02 ’24. The Chairman of the Board and CEO now owns 2,758,813 shares after completing the transaction at $20.26 per share. On Jul 01 ’24, another insider, Stock Michael, who serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the company, sold 15,626 shares for $20.82 each. As a result, the insider received 325,279 and left with 789,581 shares of the company.

Valuation Measures:

Investors should consider key stock statistics when deciding whether to invest or divest. In the wake of the recent closing price, LBRT now has a Market Capitalization of 3334706432 and an Enterprise Value of 3758343424. As of this moment, Liberty’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 7.32, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 6.73. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 0.73 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 1.75. Its current Enterprise Value per Revenue stands at 0.824 whereas that against EBITDA is 3.435.

Stock Price History:

The Beta on a monthly basis for LBRT is 1.75, which has changed by 0.32956815 over the last 52 weeks, in comparison to a change of 0.2553556 over the same period for the S&P500. Over the past 52 weeks, LBRT has reached a high of $24.75, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $13.36. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -9.86%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -1.29%.

Shares Statistics:

LBRT traded an average of 2.36M shares per day over the past three months and 2061650 shares per day over the past ten days. A total of 166.61M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 160.85M. Insiders hold about 3.48% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 102.62% stake in the company. Shares short for LBRT as of 1718323200 were 14398820 with a Short Ratio of 6.11, compared to 1715731200 on 13996034. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 14398820 and a Short% of Float of 12.3900004.

Dividends & Splits

With its trailing 12-month dividend rate of 0.24, LBRT has a forward annual dividend rate of 0.26. Against a Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of 0.011816839

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