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Liberty Global (LBTYK) Competitors

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$11.86 +0.32 (+2.73%)
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LBTYK vs. LBTYA, SKM, TME, TIGO, and TIMB

Should you buy Liberty Global stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Liberty Global with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Liberty Global include Liberty Global (LBTYA), SK Telecom (SKM), Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), Millicom International Cellular (TIGO), and TIM (TIMB).

How does Liberty Global compare to Liberty Global?

Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYA) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYK) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

In the previous week, Liberty Global had 1 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Liberty Global and 1 mentions for Liberty Global. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Liberty Global's score of 0.68 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Liberty Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Liberty Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Liberty Global has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Liberty Global currently has a consensus target price of $16.15, indicating a potential upside of 31.46%. Given Liberty Global's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Liberty Global is more favorable than Liberty Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liberty Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty Global$4.88B0.85-$7.14B-$16.00N/A
Liberty Global$4.98B0.81-$7.14B-$16.00N/A

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty Global-109.64% -47.65% -22.51%
Liberty Global -109.64%-47.65%-22.51%

37.2% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.1% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.3% of Liberty Global shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.9% of Liberty Global shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Liberty Global beats Liberty Global on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Liberty Global compare to SK Telecom?

SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYK) are both communication companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, SK Telecom had 1 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for SK Telecom and 1 mentions for Liberty Global. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat SK Telecom's score of 0.91 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SK Telecom
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Liberty Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SK Telecom has higher revenue and earnings than Liberty Global. Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SK Telecom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SK Telecom$12.04B1.24$285.89M$0.6064.93
Liberty Global$4.98B0.81-$7.14B-$16.00N/A

SK Telecom has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

46.1% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of SK Telecom shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.9% of Liberty Global shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

SK Telecom has a net margin of 2.03% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -109.64%. SK Telecom's return on equity of 2.84% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SK Telecom2.03% 2.84% 1.18%
Liberty Global -109.64%-47.65%-22.51%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SK Telecom
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.57
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

SK Telecom beats Liberty Global on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Liberty Global compare to Tencent Music Entertainment Group?

Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYK) and Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:TME) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Liberty Global. Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tencent Music Entertainment Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty Global$4.98B0.81-$7.14B-$16.00N/A
Tencent Music Entertainment Group$4.71B3.02$1.54B$0.8011.46

In the previous week, Tencent Music Entertainment Group had 11 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Tencent Music Entertainment Group and 1 mentions for Liberty Global. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Tencent Music Entertainment Group's score of 0.56 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Liberty Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

46.1% of Liberty Global shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.3% of Tencent Music Entertainment Group shares are held by institutional investors. 9.9% of Liberty Global shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Liberty Global has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a consensus target price of $21.44, suggesting a potential upside of 133.98%. Given Tencent Music Entertainment Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Tencent Music Entertainment Group is more favorable than Liberty Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a net margin of 26.45% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -109.64%. Tencent Music Entertainment Group's return on equity of 11.20% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty Global-109.64% -47.65% -22.51%
Tencent Music Entertainment Group 26.45%11.20%8.96%

Summary

Tencent Music Entertainment Group beats Liberty Global on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Liberty Global compare to Millicom International Cellular?

Millicom International Cellular (NASDAQ:TIGO) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYK) are both communication companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

46.1% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.9% of Liberty Global shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Millicom International Cellular has a net margin of 19.16% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -109.64%. Millicom International Cellular's return on equity of 16.38% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Millicom International Cellular19.16% 16.38% 3.25%
Liberty Global -109.64%-47.65%-22.51%

Millicom International Cellular has higher revenue and earnings than Liberty Global. Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Millicom International Cellular, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Millicom International Cellular$5.82B2.48$1.32B$7.3611.59
Liberty Global$4.98B0.81-$7.14B-$16.00N/A

Millicom International Cellular has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Millicom International Cellular had 7 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Millicom International Cellular and 1 mentions for Liberty Global. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Millicom International Cellular's score of 0.43 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Liberty Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Millicom International Cellular currently has a consensus price target of $73.04, suggesting a potential downside of 14.36%. Given Millicom International Cellular's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Millicom International Cellular is more favorable than Liberty Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Millicom International Cellular
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Millicom International Cellular beats Liberty Global on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Liberty Global compare to TIM?

TIM (NYSE:TIMB) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYK) are both communication companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

TIM has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Liberty Global. Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TIM, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TIM$4.77B2.30$772.28M$1.6413.80
Liberty Global$4.98B0.81-$7.14B-$16.00N/A

TIM has a net margin of 16.00% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -109.64%. TIM's return on equity of 17.77% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TIM16.00% 17.77% 7.66%
Liberty Global -109.64%-47.65%-22.51%

TIM has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

46.1% of Liberty Global shares are held by institutional investors. 9.9% of Liberty Global shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, TIM had 3 more articles in the media than Liberty Global. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for TIM and 1 mentions for Liberty Global. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat TIM's score of 0.57 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TIM
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Liberty Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

TIM presently has a consensus target price of $25.65, suggesting a potential upside of 13.35%. Given TIM's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe TIM is more favorable than Liberty Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TIM
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Liberty Global
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

TIM beats Liberty Global on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LBTYK vs. The Competition

MetricLiberty GlobalBRDCST IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$4.01B$18.31B$7.27B$12.33B
Dividend YieldN/A5.56%3.06%5.36%
P/E Ratio-0.7419.5318.5525.51
Price / Sales0.811.163.6673.06
Price / CashN/A7.1214.5855.00
Price / Book0.412.563.707.03
Net Income-$7.14B$292.30M$238.23M$334.92M
7 Day Performance5.37%0.13%0.97%-0.40%
1 Month Performance-1.37%0.59%12.38%1.07%
1 Year Performance18.06%37.15%18.25%34.65%

Liberty Global Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LBTYK
Liberty Global
0.7105 of 5 stars
$11.87
+2.7%
N/A+14.2%$4.01B$4.98BN/A10,100
LBTYA
Liberty Global
2.5122 of 5 stars
$11.61
-3.7%
$16.15
+39.1%
+20.6%$3.93B$4.88BN/A6,636
SKM
SK Telecom
2.4441 of 5 stars
$39.09
0.0%
N/A+85.0%$15.00B$12.04B65.1624,224
TME
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
4.8841 of 5 stars
$9.06
-1.4%
$22.03
+143.0%
-46.2%$14.04B$4.71B9.155,690
TIGO
Millicom International Cellular
3.9478 of 5 stars
$80.13
+2.1%
$65.64
-18.1%
+128.9%$13.54B$5.82B10.2115,000

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This page (NASDAQ:LBTYK) was last updated on 5/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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