Liberty Global PLC Class B
Liberty Global Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides broadband internet, video, fixed-line telephony, and mobile communications services to residential and business customers. It offers value-added broadband services, such as WiFi features, security, anti-virus, firewall, spam protection, smart home services, online storage solutions, and web spaces; and Connect Box that delivers in-home… Read more
Liberty Global PLC Class B (LBTYB) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $12.96 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Liberty Global PLC Class B (LBTYB) has net assets worth $12.96 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($25.39 Billion) and total liabilities ($12.43 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $12.96 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.04% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.21% |
| 5-Year Change | -5.67% |
| 10-Year Change | 26.65% |
| Growth Volatility | 31063.64 |
Liberty Global PLC Class B - Net Assets Trend (2002–2024)
This chart illustrates how Liberty Global PLC Class B's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Liberty Global PLC Class B (2002–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Liberty Global PLC Class B from 2002 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $12.54 Billion | -34.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | $19.01 Billion | -15.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | $22.57 Billion | -11.82% |
| 2021-12-31 | $25.60 Billion | +92.49% |
| 2020-12-31 | $13.30 Billion | +0.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | $13.20 Billion | +218.17% |
| 2018-12-31 | $4.15 Billion | -35.11% |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.39 Billion | -28.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | $9.00 Billion | -9.15% |
| 2015-12-31 | $9.90 Billion | -29.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | $14.12 Billion | +22.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | $11.54 Billion | +453.52% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | -28.87% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.93 Billion | -15.22% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.46 Billion | -98.64% |
| 2009-12-31 | $253.88 Billion | +149154.56% |
| 2008-12-31 | $170.10 Million | -97.95% |
| 2007-12-31 | $8.28 Billion | -9.57% |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.16 Billion | -4.73% |
| 2005-12-31 | $9.61 Billion | +49.47% |
| 2004-12-31 | $6.43 Billion | +20.96% |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.32 Billion | +96.28% |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.71 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Liberty Global PLC Class B's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1224260000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $12.24 Billion | 99.00% |
| Common Stock | $3.40 Million | 0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-657.00 Million | -5.31% |
| Other Components | $776.90 Million | 6.28% |
| Total Equity | $12.37 Billion | 100.00% |
Liberty Global PLC Class B Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Liberty Global PLC Class B ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Muthoot Finance Limited
NSE:MUTHOOTFIN
|
$3.34 Billion |
|
Beijing Roborock Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688169
|
$3.35 Billion |
|
Shenzhen H&T Intelligent Control Co Ltd
SHE:002402
|
$3.35 Billion |
|
Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
OTCGREY:GJNSF
|
$3.35 Billion |
|
Sofina S.A.
LSE:0G2X
|
$3.34 Billion |
|
FRONTLINE PLC DL 1
F:HF6
|
$3.34 Billion |
|
Ningbo Zhoushan Port Co Ltd
SHG:601018
|
$3.34 Billion |
|
CENTRUS ENERGY DL-10
F:4CU
|
$3.34 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Liberty Global PLC Class B's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 19,062,600,000 to 12,365,900,000, a change of -6,696,700,000 (-35.1%).
- Net income of 1,588,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 329,300,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 689,800,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 2,827,300,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 4,438,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.59 Billion | +12.84% |
| Dividends Paid | $329.30 Million | -2.66% |
| Share Repurchases | $689.80 Million | -5.58% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-2.83 Billion | -22.86% |
| Other Changes | $-4.44 Billion | -35.89% |
| Total Change | $- | -35.13% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Liberty Global PLC Class B's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.36x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.23x to 0.36x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-31 | $5.55 | $12.40 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.94 | $12.40 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $7.96 | $12.40 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $11.76 | $12.40 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $14.29 | $12.40 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $16.73 | $12.40 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $14.71 | $12.40 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $13.65 | $12.40 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $0.47 | $12.40 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $846.59 | $12.40 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $10.71 | $12.40 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $9.46 | $12.40 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.68 | $12.40 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $19.22 | $12.40 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $16.38 | $12.40 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $12.08 | $12.40 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.57 | $12.40 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $8.03 | $12.40 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.01 | $12.40 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $19.28 | $12.40 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $22.69 | $12.40 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $45.57 | $12.40 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $45.14 | $12.40 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $44.78 | $12.40 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $34.05 | $12.40 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Liberty Global PLC Class B utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 12.84%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 36.57%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.17x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.06x
- Recent ROE (12.84%) is above the historical average (-1.57%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -6.80% | -103.55% | 0.05x | 1.21x | $-320.40 Million |
| 2001 | -40.22% | -587.92% | 0.06x | 1.06x | $-1.02 Billion |
| 2002 | -12.18% | -328.91% | 0.04x | 1.03x | $-600.79 Million |
| 2003 | -22.64% | -39.41% | 0.20x | 2.84x | $-1.34 Billion |
| 2004 | -0.61% | -1.20% | 0.19x | 2.62x | $-554.44 Million |
| 2005 | -1.02% | -1.55% | 0.22x | 2.99x | $-861.74 Million |
| 2006 | 9.74% | 10.89% | 0.25x | 3.53x | $-18.51 Million |
| 2007 | -7.24% | -4.69% | 0.28x | 5.59x | $-1.01 Billion |
| 2008 | -8.93% | -1.49% | 0.34x | 17.76x | $-32.22 Million |
| 2009 | 3.33% | 6.47% | 0.26x | 1.97x | $-16.94 Billion |
| 2010 | 12.75% | 4.31% | 0.27x | 10.95x | $83.74 Million |
| 2011 | -27.54% | -8.12% | 0.26x | 12.98x | $-1.05 Billion |
| 2012 | -29.34% | -6.53% | 0.26x | 17.33x | $-869.40 Million |
| 2013 | -8.02% | -6.66% | 0.21x | 5.63x | $-2.17 Billion |
| 2014 | -4.72% | -3.81% | 0.25x | 4.95x | $-2.17 Billion |
| 2015 | -11.03% | -6.75% | 0.26x | 6.19x | $-2.20 Billion |
| 2016 | 17.93% | 12.42% | 0.25x | 5.73x | $754.43 Million |
| 2017 | -40.82% | -24.64% | 0.20x | 8.46x | $-3.46 Billion |
| 2018 | 15.49% | 6.07% | 0.22x | 11.35x | $257.16 Million |
| 2019 | 84.68% | 103.65% | 0.23x | 3.60x | $10.16 Billion |
| 2020 | -11.92% | -14.10% | 0.20x | 4.33x | $-2.99 Billion |
| 2021 | 51.77% | 130.21% | 0.22x | 1.81x | $10.83 Billion |
| 2022 | 6.57% | 36.67% | 0.09x | 1.91x | $-770.44 Million |
| 2023 | -21.25% | -98.44% | 0.10x | 2.21x | $-5.96 Billion |
| 2024 | 12.84% | 36.57% | 0.17x | 2.06x | $351.41 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Liberty Global PLC Class B's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Telecom Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Telecom Services
- Average net assets among peers: $44,462,353,944
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -3489.80%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Global PLC Class B (LBTYB) | $12.96 Billion | -6.80% | 0.96x | $3.34 Billion |
| Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) | $2.77 Billion | 7.93% | 3.33x | $6.92 Billion |
| Airborne Wireless Network (ABWN) | $106.58K | -34635.01% | 3.96x | $437.69K |
| Access-Power & Co. Inc (ACCR) | $753.00 | -0.13% | 3.17x | $572.84K |
| Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD) | $3.69 Billion | 0.33% | 0.85x | $745.85 Million |
| Alvarion Ltd (ALVRQ) | $122.09 Million | -80.66% | 0.76x | $0.97 |
| América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (AMXOF) | $437.83 Billion | 17.39% | 2.70x | $12.75 Billion |
| Alpha One Inc (AOAO) | $27.96 Million | -1.08% | 0.50x | $11.15 Million |
| American Nortel Communications Inc (ARTM) | $333.42K | -8.16% | 0.37x | $213.62 |
| Vapor Hub International Inc. (ASHI) | $15.12K | -175.34% | 0.19x | $5.26K |
| Anterix Inc (ATEX) | $180.76 Million | -23.23% | 0.09x | $481.87 Million |