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Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) (LBTYK) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

Q: Is LBTYK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) (NASDAQ: LBTYK) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 43/100 at a spot price of $7.60 (+0.40% 1D, market cap $2.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, LBTYK ranks #100 in composite RQD confidence.

Q: How does LBTYK compare to LBTYA and ADEA in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Cable & Other Pay Television Services), LBTYK carries a Roarable D- (43/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 65.8%, and ROIC of -0.1%. By comparison, LBTYA (Liberty Global Ltd. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.1%, cap $2.63B) and ADEA (Adeia Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 22.3x, ROIC 17.2%, cap $2.48B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ADEA leads on earnings multiple (22.3x) while LILA leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

Q: What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for LBTYK?

Per LBTYK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001570585), Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) generated $4.88B in revenue (+12.4% YoY), -$7.10B in net income, and $1.21B in free cash flow against $22.60B in total assets and $7.81B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Q: Where is LBTYK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LBTYK last traded at $7.60 (+0.40% on volume of 2,225,798 shares), positioning the stock -17.21% below its 50-day simple moving average ($9.18) and -29.30% below its 200-day simple moving average ($10.75). Across its 52-week range of $7.32 to $13.12, LBTYK sits at the 4.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.6% ($6.87 to $8.33).

Q: Does LBTYK pay a dividend and is it safe?

Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) (LBTYK) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

$7.60 +0.40% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $7.59

Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) (LBTYK) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 43/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (43/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE D- • SELL / AVOID Cap $2.59B

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $7.59 (-0.12%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.44% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 9/20 (D) • 24.8% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (43/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-6.7% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for LBTYK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (43/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY LBTYK SCORES 43/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.66 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+9/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 24.8% FCF Margin ($1.21B FCF) & 65.8% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.44% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 14 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C-$8.52-10% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$7.67+1.4% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$7.78-2.3% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$7.60-6.7% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C- (51) → D- (43)Full Audit →

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While LBTYK currently carries a cautious 43/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($9.18) and Max Pain ($7.98) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $13.78.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.44% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (8.6% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $22,819

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $411/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.9K

Yr 1

$11.8K

Yr 2

$12.8K

Yr 3

$13.9K

Yr 4

$15.1K

Yr 5

$16.4K

Yr 6

$17.8K

Yr 7

$19.3K

Yr 8

$21.0K

Yr 9

$22.8K

Yr 10

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LBTYK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -32.98%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-10-30O $7.59H $7.90L $7.58C $7.60VOL 1.46M

RES: $9.91SUP: $7.20SMA50: $9.18SMA200: $10.75

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +12.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Communication Services Rank #100 of 132 ⚔️ LBTYA vs LBTYK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (LBTYK vs. LBTYA, ADEA, LBTYB, LILA)

Industry: Cable & Other Pay Television Services (16 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) (LBTYK) ranks #100 by composite RQD confidence (43/100, grade D-) and #53 by equity capitalization ($2.59B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ADEA leads on earnings valuation at 22.3x trailing P/E, while LILA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. LILA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with LBTYK at 43/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
LBTYK ACTIVE Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C)	D-	43/100	—	65.8%	-0.1%	+0.40%	$2.59B	Benchmark Subject
LBTYA Liberty Global Ltd. (Class A)	D-	43/100	—	65.8%	-0.1%	+0.79%	$2.63B	/lbtya-vs-lbtyk →
ADEA Adeia Inc.	C+	66/100	22.3x	—	17.2%	-1.19%	$2.48B	/adea-vs-lbtyk →
LBTYB Liberty Global Ltd. (Class B)	D	45/100	—	65.8%	-0.1%	-2.57%	$3.75B	/lbtyb-vs-lbtyk →
LILA Liberty Latin America Ltd. (Class A)	C+	67/100	—	—	85.0%	+3.21%	$1.64B	/lila-vs-lbtyk →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001570585

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) (LBTYK) reported GAAP revenue of $4.88B (+12.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.34B , and +18.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$7.10B, operating cash flow of $1.21B, and free cash flow of $1.21B (-40.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, LBTYK closed FY2025 with $22.60B in total assets against $7.81B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.66, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$4.88B	-$7.10B	$1.21B	$1.21B	$22.60B	$7.81B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$4.34B	$1.65B	$2.03B	$2.03B	$25.44B	$8.18B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$4.12B	-$3.87B	$2.17B	$2.17B	—	—

3. LBTYK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is LBTYK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) (NASDAQ: LBTYK) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 43/100 at a spot price of $7.60 (+0.40% 1D, market cap $2.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, LBTYK ranks #100 in composite RQD confidence.

How does LBTYK compare to LBTYA and ADEA in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Cable & Other Pay Television Services), LBTYK carries a Roarable D- (43/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 65.8%, and ROIC of -0.1%. By comparison, LBTYA (Liberty Global Ltd. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.1%, cap $2.63B) and ADEA (Adeia Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 22.3x, ROIC 17.2%, cap $2.48B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ADEA leads on earnings multiple (22.3x) while LILA leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for LBTYK?

Per LBTYK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001570585), Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) generated $4.88B in revenue (+12.4% YoY), -$7.10B in net income, and $1.21B in free cash flow against $22.60B in total assets and $7.81B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is LBTYK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LBTYK last traded at $7.60 (+0.40% on volume of 2,225,798 shares), positioning the stock -17.21% below its 50-day simple moving average ($9.18) and -29.30% below its 200-day simple moving average ($10.75). Across its 52-week range of $7.32 to $13.12, LBTYK sits at the 4.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.6% ($6.87 to $8.33).

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Does LBTYK pay a dividend and is it safe?

Liberty Global Ltd. (Class C) (LBTYK) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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