Charter Communications (CHTR) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Charter Communications

NasdaqGS•Communication Services•Telecom Services

$141.60-1.75(-0.01%)Market open

Market Cap

$16.07B

P/E

3.3x

P/S

0.3x

P/B

0.9x

Charter Communications, Inc. operates as a broadband connectivity company in the United States. The company offers subscription-based internet, mobile, video, and voice services; broadband connectivity services, including fixed internet, WiFi, and mobile; Spectrum internet products; advanced WiFi services; and in-home WiFi, which provides customers with high performance wireless routers and managed WiFi services to enhance their wireless internet experience. It also offers wireline voice communications services using voice over internet protocol technology; Call Guard, an advanced caller ID and robocall blocking solution; video programming and video services, including access to an interactive programming guide with parental controls, video on demand and pay-per-view services; and broadband communications solutions, such as internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity, video entertainment, and business telephone services. In addition, the company provides advertising services on cable television networks, various streaming services, and advertising platforms for local, regional and national businesses. Further, it offers production and technical services for regional sports networks; owns and manages local news channels, including Spectrum News NY1® and Spectrum News SoCal; and delivers broadband connectivity solutions to apartments, single-family gated communities, off-campus student housing, senior residences, and RV parks. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 49/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (19/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (6/25).

Profitability16/25

Growth8/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags6/25

Cash & Earnings Quality19/25

Strengths

Strong marginsHigh ROEConsistent free cash flowNo share dilution

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 3.3x5y range 3.3x – 31.1x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 0.3x5y range 0.3x – 2.6x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 0.9x5y range 0.9x – 8.2x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 3 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Leverage Risk

Red Flag

D/E ratio is 5.5 — heavily leveraged and vulnerable to rising rates or cash flow dips.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $16.07B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $54.40B
Q. Revenue: $13.53B
TTM EBITDA: $12.66B
TTM Op. Income: $12.66B
Q. Op. Income: $3.06B
TTM Net Income: $4.92B
Q. Net Income: $1.29B
EPS: $10.76
Shares Out.: $120.12M

$54.40B in TTM revenue declined 1.5% YoY, reaching $13.53B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $12.66B and TTM operating income of $12.66B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $4.92B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has fallen for 4 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 22.6%
Op. Margin: 22.6%
Net Margin: 9.6%

Op. margin of 22.6% is down 1.2% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 9.6% Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 3.3x
P/S Ratio: 0.3x
P/B Ratio: 0.9x

At 3.3x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 0.3x and P/B of 0.9x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 70% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $155.62B
Cash: $509.00M
Long-Term Debt: $92.96B
Book Value: $16.95B
D/E Ratio: 5.5
Debt/EBITDA: 30.3

With $155.62B in assets and $92.96B in long-term debt, D/E is 5.5and book value is $16.95B — elevated leverage, meaning significant financial risk in a downturn. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $3.92B
TTM Free Cash Flow: $4.36B
FCF Margin: 8.0%
FCF / Net Income: 0.9

TTM FCF of $4.36B on $3.92B in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.9x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 1% — an improving trend.