Which has grown faster, LBTYA or Z?

Over the past five years, Z grew revenue faster — LBTYA at a -17.48% CAGR versus Z at 9.73%.

Is LBTYA or Z more profitable?

Z runs the higher net margin — LBTYA at -61.98% versus Z at 1.96%.

How have LBTYA and Z total returns compared?

Over the past 10 years, LBTYA delivered -4.08% and Z delivered 0.32% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Liberty Global plc (LBTYA) vs Zillow Group, Inc. Class C (Z)

A side-by-side comparison of Liberty Global plc and Zillow Group, Inc. Class C across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of September 1, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

LBTYA

Liberty Global plc

$3.53B

$10.75Communication ServicesAt close: Aug 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

Zillow Group, Inc. Class C

$8.40B

$34.96Communication ServicesAt close: Aug 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

Total return — LBTYA vs Z

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 10y

LBTYA -34.0% (-4.1%/yr)Z +3.3% (+0.3%/yr)Z compounded faster over this window

LBTYA Z

LBTYA vs Z: by the numbers

•Z is the larger company ($8.40B vs $3.53B market cap).
•Z is profitable (1.96% net margin) while LBTYA runs a net loss (-61.98%).
•Z grew revenue faster over the past five years (9.73% vs -17.48% CAGR).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	LBTYA	Z
P/E ratio	N/A	158.26
P/S ratio	0.73	2.84
P/B ratio	0.39	1.85
EV / EBITDA	9.12	28.10
FCF yield	N/A	3.14%

Profitability

Metric	LBTYA	Z
Gross margin	61.79%	72.88%
Operating margin	0.82%	0.43%
Net margin	-61.98%	1.96%
ROE	-32.82%	1.28%
ROIC	0.21%	0.23%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	LBTYA	Z
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	-17.48%	9.73%
EPS CAGR (5Y)	-23.30%	N/A
FCF CAGR (5Y)	-36.75%	-5.73%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	-6.21%	-18.26%

Frequently asked

Which has grown faster, LBTYA or Z?: Over the past five years, Z grew revenue faster — LBTYA at a -17.48% CAGR versus Z at 9.73%.
Is LBTYA or Z more profitable?: Z runs the higher net margin — LBTYA at -61.98% versus Z at 1.96%.
How have LBTYA and Z total returns compared?: Over the past 10 years, LBTYA delivered -4.08% and Z delivered 0.32% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified September 1, 2026.