U.S. Cellular [USM] vs Liberty Broadband [LBRDA] Detailed Stock Comparison
U.S. Cellular
NYSE
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Liberty Broadband
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: U.S. Cellular wins in 6 metrics, Liberty Broadband wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Liberty Broadband appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | U.S. Cellular | Liberty Broadband | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 74.34 | 8.36 | Liberty Broadband |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.44 | 0.87 | Liberty Broadband |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 82.27 | 32.80 | Liberty Broadband |
| PEG Ratio | 0.87 | 0.09 | Liberty Broadband |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.89 | 35.77 | U.S. Cellular |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.65% | 103.04% | Liberty Broadband |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.60% | 15.71% | Liberty Broadband |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 3.60% | 15.71% | Liberty Broadband |
| Return on Equity | -0.47% | 10.96% | Liberty Broadband |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.68% | 0.49% | U.S. Cellular |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $326.00M | $-143.00M | U.S. Cellular |
| 1-Year Return | -0.88% | 11.03% | Liberty Broadband |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.79 | 8.67 | U.S. Cellular |
| Enterprise Value | $9.99B | $12.05B | Liberty Broadband |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.70 | 11.46 | U.S. Cellular |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 57.21% | N/A | N/A |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $43 | $7 | U.S. Cellular |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-0.29 | $7.58 | Liberty Broadband |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | N/A | 0.96 | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
U.S. Cellular vs Liberty Broadband Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Cellular | -1.65% | -26.77% | -21.17% | -9.81% | -15.52% | -13.31% |
| Liberty Broadband | 3.28% | 3.51% | -29.45% | -29.54% | -16.92% | -10.44% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Cellular | -0.88% | 84.45% | 49.78% | 48.45% | 26.58% | 2.64% |
| Liberty Broadband | 11.03% | -35.26% | -51.41% | 23.66% | 33.66% | 33.66% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: U.S. Cellular vs Liberty Broadband
| Metric | USM | LBRDA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $6.62B | $9.12B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 566,378 | 163,023 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 478,744 | 181,930 |
| Last Close | $54.91 | $63.34 |
| 52 Week Range | $50.69 - $79.17 | $53.74 - $95.95 |
| % from 52W High | -30.64% | -33.99% |
| All-Time High | $125.75 (Nov 29, 1999) | $188.76 (Aug 30, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -56.33% | -66.44% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.01% | 0.06% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.82% | 0.96% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.01% | 1.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.16% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.11% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 82.27 | 32.80 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $53.49 | $72.45 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.49 | $1.25 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $852.00M | $194.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $227.25M | $14.50M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: U.S. Cellular vs Liberty Broadband
| Metric | USM | LBRDA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 74.34 | 8.36 |
| Forward P/E | 66.97 | 10.70 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.87 | 0.09 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.79 | 8.67 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.44 | 0.87 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $6.62B | $9.12B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.99B | $12.05B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.70 | 11.46 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.89 | 35.77 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | N/A | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $53.49 | $72.45 |
Financial Statements Comparison: U.S. Cellular vs Liberty Broadband
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | USM | LBRDA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $891.00M | $266.00M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $354.00M | N/A |
| Gross Profit | $537.00M | N/A |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $42.00M | $43.00M |
| EBITDA | $244.00M | $412.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $40.00M | $264.00M |
| Income Tax | $20.00M | $-4.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $20.00M | $268.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | USM | LBRDA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $182.00M | $226.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.37B | $797.00M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $807.00M | $573.00M |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.65B | $3.51B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.62B | $10.07B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.82B | $6.98B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $925.00M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | USM | LBRDA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $126.00M | $342.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-72.00M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $86.00M | $13.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-5.00M | $-449.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-21.00M | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | USM | LBRDA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.36M | 287,179 |
| Short Ratio | 4.19 | 1.66 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 566,378 | 163,023 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 478,744 | 181,930 |
| Shares Outstanding | 85.09M | 143.28M |
| Float Shares | 14.91M | 123.03M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.74% | 0.10% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.29% | 0.92% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: U.S. Cellular vs Liberty Broadband
| Metric | USM | LBRDA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |