GLIBA

Communication Services

GCI Liberty, Inc. · Telecommunications Services · $830M

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
40.7
Below Average

GCI Liberty, Inc. scores 40.7/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Communication Services Sector
GLIBA
40.7
Sector avg
35.8
Quality
Weak
Moat
Weak
Growth
Weak
Risk
Good
Valuation
Attractive

What is GCI Liberty, Inc.?

GCI Liberty operates communications businesses in Alaska and holds strategic interests in Charter Communications and Liberty Broadband, making it a unique hybrid in the small-cap communications space.

Through its GCI Holdings subsidiary, the company serves as Alaska's largest provider of data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services. It also holds equity interests in Charter Communications and Liberty Broadband, giving it exposure to broader cable and broadband markets beyond its core Alaskan operations.

The company was established in 2025 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

  • Broadband and data services
  • Wireless communications
  • Video and voice services
  • Managed services for businesses

Is GLIBA a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates GLIBA as Below Average overall.

The Risk pillar stands out as the clearest positive, suggesting the business carries relatively manageable financial risk. Valuation is rated Attractive, meaning the stock may not be priced at a premium relative to its fundamentals.

Quality, Moat, and Growth all register as Weak, pointing to limited competitive differentiation and constrained earnings power.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does GLIBA pay dividends?

No — GCI Liberty, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.

GLIBA does not currently pay a dividend. Companies in capital-intensive communications infrastructure often reinvest available cash into network maintenance, debt management, or strategic holdings rather than returning capital to shareholders through distributions.

When does GLIBA report earnings?

GCI Liberty reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with standard US-listed equity practice.

Given Weak Growth and Quality pillar ratings, recent results reflect the challenges of operating in a geographically concentrated market with limited expansion catalysts. Investors should weigh the Attractive Valuation label against these underlying pressures.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit GCI Liberty's investor relations page directly.

GLIBA Price History

+11.2% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does GCI Liberty do?

GCI Liberty operates Alaska's largest communications provider through GCI Holdings, offering data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services. It also holds interests in Charter Communications and Liberty Broadband, giving it exposure to the broader US cable sector.

Does GLIBA pay dividends?

No, GLIBA does not pay a dividend. The company's capital is tied up in communications infrastructure and strategic equity holdings, leaving little basis for shareholder distributions at this stage.

When does GLIBA report earnings?

GCI Liberty follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence. For exact dates and the most recent results, check the company's official investor relations page, as our data source does not cover specific upcoming earnings dates.

Is GLIBA a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates GLIBA as Below Average. While the Risk pillar is Good and Valuation is Attractive, the Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Growth suggest meaningful fundamental challenges. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is GLIBA overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar rates GLIBA as Attractive, suggesting the stock is not trading at an elevated premium. However, an attractive price alone does not offset the Weak Quality and Growth ratings identified in the full UQS analysis.

What market cap category is GLIBA?

GLIBA is classified as a small-cap stock. This places it in a segment of the market that can offer valuation opportunities but often comes with lower liquidity and higher sensitivity to company-specific risks.

Is GLIBA a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, UQS Score rates GLIBA as Below Average. Weak Moat and Growth pillars suggest limited durable competitive advantages, which are typically important for long-term compounding. Pro members can view the complete analysis.

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GLIBA — Score History

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Score changes· 4 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 12, 202640.518.217.024.978.1100.0+4.5
May 9, 202636.020.017.00.078.1100.0-4.8
Apr 22, 202640.819.217.026.077.1100.0-1.3
Apr 2, 202642.119.217.032.577.1100.0

GLIBA — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

19.2/100 (25%)

GCI Liberty, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsWeak

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

24.9/100 (20%)

GCI Liberty, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

78.1/100 (15%)

GCI Liberty, Inc. carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.

Financial LeverageStrong

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioStrong

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

100.0/100 (15%)

GCI Liberty, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

Moat

17/100 (25%)

GCI Liberty, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for GLIBA.

Score Composition

Quality
19.2×25%4.8
Growth
24.9×20%5.0
Risk
78.1×15%11.7
Valuation
100.0×15%15.0
Moat
17.0×25%4.3
Total
40.7Below Average

Financial Data

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How is the GLIBA UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for GCI Liberty, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses GCI Liberty, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether GCI Liberty, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.