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The closing price of Liberty Global Ltd (NASDAQ: LBTYA) was $16.76 for the day, up 1.76% from the previous closing price of $16.47. In other words, the price has increased by $1.76 from its previous closing price. On the day, 1.06 million shares were traded. LBTYA stock price reached its highest trading level at $16.805 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $16.38.
Ratios:
Our analysis of LBTYA’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 2.34 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 4.79. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 1.28 and its Current Ratio is at 1.28. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.95 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.90.
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, HSBC Securities on March 18, 2024, Downgraded its rating to Hold and sets its target price to $20 from $26 previously.
Citigroup Upgraded its Neutral to Buy on February 09, 2024, whereas the target price for the stock was revised from $20 to $24.
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 Apr 15 ’24 when WARGO J DAVID sold 30,000 shares for $17.35 per share. The transaction valued at 520,365 led to the insider holds 159,632 shares of the business.
Salvato Andrea sold 32,403 shares of LBTYA for $573,452 on Mar 28 ’24. The EVP, Chief Development Officer now owns 102,286 shares after completing the transaction at $17.70 per share. On Mar 11 ’24, another insider, HALL BRYAN H, who serves as the EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary of the company, sold 15,000 shares for $18.68 each. As a result, the insider received 280,214 and left with 129,934 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, LBTYA now has a Market Capitalization of 6243402240 and an Enterprise Value of 21177024512. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 0.86 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 0.34. Its current Enterprise Value per Revenue stands at 2.798 whereas that against EBITDA is 10.019.
Stock Price History:
Over the past 52 weeks, LBTYA has reached a high of $20.56, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $15.01. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -0.47%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -3.24%.
Shares Statistics:
LBTYA traded an average of 1.70M shares per day over the past three months and 2062360 shares per day over the past ten days. A total of 171.46M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 169.18M. Insiders hold about 56.54% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 36.80% stake in the company. Shares short for LBTYA as of 1713139200 were 2086581 with a Short Ratio of 1.23, compared to 1710460800 on 2050756. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 2086581 and a Short% of Float of 1.26.
