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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (CHTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CHTR - US16119P1084 - Common Stock

199.81 USD
-0.95 (-0.47%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:21:56 PM
200.39 USD
+0.58 (+0.29%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:21:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CHTR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CHTR was compared to 96 industry peers in the Media industry. CHTR scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CHTR is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CHTR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CHTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CHTR has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CHTR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CHTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

CHTR has a Return On Assets of 3.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: CHTR outperforms 69.79% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.28%, CHTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CHTR (7.48%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
CHTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.28%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.28%) for CHTR is below the current ROIC(7.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.44%
ROE 34.28%
ROIC 7.48%
ROA(3y)3.33%
ROA(5y)3.1%
ROE(3y)43.05%
ROE(5y)35.16%
ROIC(3y)7.28%
ROIC(5y)6.64%
CHTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400 500

1.3 Margins

CHTR has a Profit Margin of 9.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: CHTR outperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
CHTR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CHTR has a Operating Margin of 24.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHTR outperforms 98.96% of its industry peers.
CHTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CHTR (42.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CHTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.61%
PM (TTM) 9.54%
GM 42.06%
OM growth 3Y4.61%
OM growth 5Y10.72%
PM growth 3Y0.82%
PM growth 5Y20.42%
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
CHTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CHTR is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHTR has less shares outstanding
CHTR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHTR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CHTR Yearly Shares OutstandingCHTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CHTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.66, we must say that CHTR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CHTR (0.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CHTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CHTR would need 22.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 22.11, CHTR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.28 is on the high side and indicates that CHTR has dependencies on debt financing.
CHTR's Debt to Equity ratio of 6.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHTR is outperformed by 80.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.28
Debt/FCF 22.11
Altman-Z 0.66
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.66%
CHTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CHTR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CHTR's Current ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHTR is outperformed by 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CHTR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CHTR's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHTR is outperformed by 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
CHTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CHTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.87%, which is quite good.
CHTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 35.98% yearly.
CHTR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.42%.
CHTR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.87%
EPS 3Y12.08%
EPS 5Y35.98%
EPS Q2Q%-5.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.78%
Sales Q2Q%-0.89%

3.2 Future

CHTR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.06% yearly.
CHTR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%
EPS Next 5Y10.06%
Revenue Next Year0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y0.54%
Revenue Next 5Y0.84%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CHTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B
CHTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 20 40 60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.54, the valuation of CHTR can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHTR is valued cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. CHTR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.45, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CHTR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CHTR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.12), we can say CHTR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.54
Fwd PE 4.45
CHTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CHTR is valued cheaper than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
CHTR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CHTR is cheaper than 80.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.89
EV/EBITDA 5.48
CHTR Per share dataCHTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 400 -400 -600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CHTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CHTR's earnings are expected to grow with 13.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CHTR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A

NASDAQ:CHTR (11/26/2025, 8:21:56 PM)

After market: 200.39 +0.58 (+0.29%)

199.81

-0.95 (-0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Inst Owners77.53%
Inst Owner Change3.77%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap25.86B
Revenue(TTM)55.10B
Net Income(TTM)5.26B
Analysts72
Price Target346.02 (73.17%)
Short Float %18.02%
Short Ratio7.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.39%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.84%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.39%
Max EPS beat(4)5.84%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.24%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.59%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.76%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.98%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.97%
PT rev (1m)-14.28%
PT rev (3m)-18.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.54
Fwd PE 4.45
P/S 0.47
P/FCF 5.89
P/OCF 1.64
P/B 1.69
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.48
EPS(TTM)36.04
EY18.04%
EPS(NY)44.93
Fwd EY22.49%
FCF(TTM)33.92
FCFY16.98%
OCF(TTM)121.91
OCFY61.01%
SpS425.77
BVpS118.54
TBVpS-636.68
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number310.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.44%
ROE 34.28%
ROCE 9.7%
ROIC 7.48%
ROICexc 7.5%
ROICexgc 24.87%
OM 24.61%
PM (TTM) 9.54%
GM 42.06%
FCFM 7.97%
ROA(3y)3.33%
ROA(5y)3.1%
ROE(3y)43.05%
ROE(5y)35.16%
ROIC(3y)7.28%
ROIC(5y)6.64%
ROICexc(3y)7.31%
ROICexc(5y)6.67%
ROICexgc(3y)28.68%
ROICexgc(5y)27.6%
ROCE(3y)9.43%
ROCE(5y)8.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.13%
OM growth 3Y4.61%
OM growth 5Y10.72%
PM growth 3Y0.82%
PM growth 5Y20.42%
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.28
Debt/FCF 22.11
Debt/EBITDA 4.33
Cap/Depr 131.1%
Cap/Sales 20.66%
Interest Coverage 2.64
Cash Conversion 70.91%
Profit Quality 83.48%
Current Ratio 0.37
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 0.66
F-Score7
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)121.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.67%
Profit Quality(3y)81.59%
Profit Quality(5y)130.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.87%
EPS 3Y12.08%
EPS 5Y35.98%
EPS Q2Q%-5.44%
EPS Next Y7.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.6%
EPS Next 5Y10.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.78%
Sales Q2Q%-0.89%
Revenue Next Year0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y0.54%
Revenue Next 5Y0.84%
EBIT growth 1Y4.13%
EBIT growth 3Y6.86%
EBIT growth 5Y14.9%
EBIT Next Year72.37%
EBIT Next 3Y21.5%
EBIT Next 5Y12.4%
FCF growth 1Y37.79%
FCF growth 3Y-28.38%
FCF growth 5Y-7.04%
OCF growth 1Y9.82%
OCF growth 3Y-3.86%
OCF growth 5Y4.2%

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A / CHTR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CHTR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CHTR.


Can you provide the valuation status for CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (CHTR). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A?

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (CHTR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CHTR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (CHTR) is 5.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.69.