Liberty Latin America Ltd (LILA) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Solid cash generation is overshadowed by $9.2B debt, stalled Puerto Rico restructuring risks, and $500M senior preferred stock obligations.
Investment score: 38/100
Analysis as of
Is Liberty Latin America Ltd stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model assigns an AVOID rating (Score 38/100). Despite generating $305.9M in 2025 FCF and maintaining a strong subsea infrastructure moat, LILA is burdened by $9.22B in total debt (Net Debt/EBITDA 5.99x) and stalled debt restructuring at its Puerto Rico subsidiary.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 45/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 70/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 30/100 (weight 15%)
Liberty Latin America Ltd opportunities and risks
What speaks for LILA
- Resilient Free Cash Flow Generation
What speaks against LILA
- Liberty Puerto Rico Stalled Restructuring and Equity Wipeout Exposure
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILA | n/a | 0.5x | 7.8x | 67.6% | -2.2% | 15.0% |
| SPCX | n/a | 61.4x | 129.0x | 56.2% | -4.6% | -2.0% |
| ASTS | n/a | 135.1x | n/a | -14.0% | -536.7% | -10.5% |
| GSAT | n/a | 38.0x | 171.3x | 49.2% | -21.3% | 1.7% |
| IRDM | 28.3x | 5.1x | 13.3x | 75.9% | 18.1% | 6.0% |
| LUMN | n/a | 0.4x | 7.2x | 47.8% | -8.7% | 18.3% |
| Peer median | n/a | 38.0x | 13.3x | 49.2% | -8.7% | 1.7% |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Latin America Ltd (LILA)
Is LILA stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Liberty Latin America Ltd as AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. The TradeMates model assigns an AVOID rating (Score 38/100). Despite generating $305.9M in 2025 FCF and maintaining a strong subsea infrastructure moat, LILA is burdened by $9.22B in total debt (Net Debt/EBITDA 5.99x) and stalled debt restructuring at its Puerto Rico subsidiary. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is LILA stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for LILA is AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.