LILA
BEARISH
$8.13
Live
Liberty Latin America Ltd. · NASDAQ
Target $11.9
(+46.4%)
$4.25
52W Range
$9.04
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Market cap
$1.63B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-41.7%
Profit margin
-13.8%
Debt/Equity
8.32
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LILA exhibits severe fundamental weakness, highlighted by a Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, indicating poor financial health and operational deterioration. The company is dangerously over-leveraged with a Debt/Equity ratio of 8.32, vastly exceeding the sector average of 0.90. While the stock has seen a 1-year price recovery and maintains a low Price/Sales ratio of 0.37, these are overshadowed by negative profit margins (-13.76%) and a disastrous ROE of -41.72%. The disconnect between the analyst 'Buy' recommendation and the deterministic health scores suggests a speculative bet on restructuring rather than a value-based investment.
Key Strengths
Strong Gross Margin of 78.03%
Very low Price/Sales ratio (0.37) suggesting potential undervaluation of revenue
Positive 1-year price momentum (+53.4%)
Analyst target price ($11.90) suggests significant upside if turnaround occurs
Stable, albeit slow, year-over-year revenue growth (1.70%)
Key Risks
Extreme leverage with Debt/Equity at 8.32
Critical financial health (Piotroski F-Score 2/9)
Consistent and massive earnings misses (Average surprise -1113.20% over last 4 quarters)
Negative Return on Equity (-41.72%) indicating failure to generate shareholder value
Bearish insider sentiment and recent selling activity
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$7.25
-10.8% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
21
Weak
45
30
20
10
0
AI Verdict
High Risk / Speculative
Key drivers: Extreme Debt/Equity ratio, Weak Piotroski F-Score, Negative profitability metrics, Low P/S ratio
Confidence
90%
Value
45/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Low P/S ratio (0.37)
- Forward P/E of 11.29 is reasonable if earnings stabilize
Watchpoints
- P/B of 2.93 is high for a company with negative ROE
- No Graham Number available due to lack of positive earnings
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Analyst target price provides a theoretical ceiling of $11.90
Watchpoints
- Stagnant revenue growth (1.70% YoY)
- Highly volatile and unpredictable earnings track record
Past
20/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Recent 1-year price recovery
Watchpoints
- 5-year price change of -41.0%
- History of massive earnings misses
Health
10/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio slightly above 1.0
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 (Weak)
- Debt/Equity of 8.32 is unsustainable
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 dividend strength score
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$8.13
Analyst Target
$11.9
Upside/Downside
+46.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LILA and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LILA
Liberty Latin America Ltd.
Primary
|
-41.0% | -8.3% | +53.4% | +7.0% | +11.1% | -2.6% |
|
LILAK
Liberty Latin America Ltd.
Peer
|
-40.6% | -6.2% | +58.0% | +6.8% | +11.3% | -2.8% |
|
GLIBK
GCI Liberty, Inc.
Peer
|
+16.7% | +16.7% | +16.7% | -2.1% | -1.5% | -1.9% |
|
GLIBA
GCI Liberty, Inc. - Series A GC
Peer
|
+11.4% | +11.4% | +11.4% | -2.0% | -2.9% | -1.2% |
|
IQ
iQIYI, Inc.
Peer
|
-92.3% | -81.5% | -25.1% | -44.2% | -7.4% | -10.1% |
LIL
Liberty Latin America Ltd.
Primary
5Y
-41.0%
3Y
-8.3%
1Y
+53.4%
6M
+7.0%
1M
+11.1%
1W
-2.6%
LIL
Liberty Latin America Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-40.6%
3Y
-6.2%
1Y
+58.0%
6M
+6.8%
1M
+11.3%
1W
-2.8%
GLI
GCI Liberty, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+16.7%
3Y
+16.7%
1Y
+16.7%
6M
-2.1%
1M
-1.5%
1W
-1.9%
GLI
GCI Liberty, Inc. - Series A GC
Peer
5Y
+11.4%
3Y
+11.4%
1Y
+11.4%
6M
-2.0%
1M
-2.9%
1W
-1.2%
IQ
iQIYI, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-92.3%
3Y
-81.5%
1Y
-25.1%
6M
-44.2%
1M
-7.4%
1W
-10.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
11.29
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.93
P/S Ratio
0.37
EV/Revenue
2.29
EV/EBITDA
9.02
Market Cap
$1.63B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-13.76%
Operating Margin
-26.05%
Gross Margin
78.03%
ROE
-41.72%
ROA
1.13%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+1.7%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+0.8%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
8.32
High debt
Current Ratio
1.14
Good
Quick Ratio
0.86
Poor
Cash/Share
$3.92
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.2B
Gross Margin
66.6%
Op. Margin
16.6%
Net Margin
-4.7%
Total Assets
$12.2B
Liabilities
$11.2B
Equity
$0.6B
Debt/Equity
20.09x
Operating CF
$0.5B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.3B
FCF Yield
69%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2025-11-05
$0.02
+133.3% surprise
2025-08-07
$-2.12
-2020.0% surprise
2025-05-07
$-0.69
-1452.9% surprise
Communication Services Sector Comparison
Comparing LILA against 94 companies in the Communication Services sector
(8 bullish, 29 neutral, 57 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-41.72%
This Stock
vs
-18.15%
Sector Avg
+129.9%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
-13.76%
This Stock
vs
4.58%
Sector Avg
-400.5%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
8.32
This Stock
vs
1.07
Sector Avg
+678.4%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
1.7%
This Stock
vs
1112.12%
Sector Avg
-99.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.14
This Stock
vs
2.65
Sector Avg
-57.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LILA
Liberty Latin America Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $1.63B | - | -41.7% | -13.8% | $8.13 | |
|
LILAK
Liberty Latin America Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $1.66B | - | -41.7% | -13.8% | $8.28 | Compare |
|
GLIBK
GCI Liberty, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.45B | - | -19.7% | -29.5% | $36.3 | Compare |
|
GLIBA
GCI Liberty, Inc. - Series A GC
|
BEARISH | $1.44B | - | -19.7% | -29.5% | $36.2 | Compare |
|
IQ
iQIYI, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.21B | - | -1.5% | -0.8% | $1.25 | Compare |
LILA
Liberty Latin...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.6B
P/E
-
ROE
-41.7%
Price
$8.13
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | DE ANGOITIA NORIEGA ALFONSO | Director | Stock Award | 976 | $8,433 |
| 2026-03-31 | PADDICK BRENDAN JOHN | Director | Stock Award | 958 | $8,277 |
| 2026-03-31 | GOULD PAUL A | Director | Stock Award | 93 | $804 |
| 2026-03-13 | DE ANGOITIA NORIEGA ALFONSO | Director | Stock Award | 7,477 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | BRACKEN CHARLES HENRY ROWLAND | Director | Stock Award | 7,477 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | NAIR BALAN | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 216,121 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | SANCHEZ DANIEL E | Director | Stock Award | 7,477 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | HUSSAIN AAMIR | Officer | Stock Award | 64,711 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | WINTER JOHN M | Officer | Stock Award | 57,520 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | NOYES CHRISTOPHER J | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 71,900 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | ZOOK BRIAN D | Officer | Stock Award | 12,918 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | PADDICK BRENDAN JOHN | Director | Stock Award | 7,477 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | JACOBSON ROBERTA S | Director | Stock Award | 1,122 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | CURTIS MIRANDA | Director | Stock Award | 22,431 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | FRIES MICHAEL T | Officer and Director | Stock Award | 23,678 | - |
DE ANGOITIA NORIEGA ALFONSO
Director
2026-03-31
976 shares
·
$8,433
PADDICK BRENDAN JOHN
Director
2026-03-31
958 shares
·
$8,277
GOULD PAUL A
Director
2026-03-31
93 shares
·
$804
DE ANGOITIA NORIEGA ALFONSO
Director
2026-03-13
7,477 shares
BRACKEN CHARLES HENRY ROWLAND
Director
2026-03-13
7,477 shares
NAIR BALAN
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-13
216,121 shares
SANCHEZ DANIEL E
Director
2026-03-13
7,477 shares
HUSSAIN AAMIR
Officer
2026-03-13
64,711 shares
WINTER JOHN M
Officer
2026-03-13
57,520 shares
NOYES CHRISTOPHER J
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-13
71,900 shares
ZOOK BRIAN D
Officer
2026-03-13
12,918 shares
PADDICK BRENDAN JOHN
Director
2026-03-13
7,477 shares
JACOBSON ROBERTA S
Director
2026-03-13
1,122 shares
CURTIS MIRANDA
Director
2026-03-13
22,431 shares
FRIES MICHAEL T
Officer and Director
2026-03-13
23,678 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
3 analysts
Benchmark
2025-11-10
Buy
Buy
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