Charter Communications, Inc.CHTR
NasdaqGS•Communication Services•Telecom Services
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.
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) reported trailing twelve months revenue of $54.64B as of March 2026, a 0.9% decline year-over-year. Quarterly revenue reached $13.60B, reflecting a contraction in sales.
Charter Communications, Inc. generated $4.93B in TTM net income, with quarterly EBITDA of $3.21B. The operating margin expanded from 23.6% to 23.6%, suggesting improving cost efficiency and pricing discipline.
The spread between operating margin (23.6%) and net margin (8.6%) indicates significant non-operating expenses or interest burden. Net margin has narrowed from 8.9% a year ago, reflecting increased costs or interest expense.
CHTR trades at a P/E of 5.6x (below the broader market average) and a P/S of 0.5x. The price-to-book ratio of 1.7x reflects a moderate premium to book value.
The company generated $1.45B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months, a 21.1% decrease year-over-year, indicating cash generation ability. The balance sheet shows $154.64B in total assets with $94.41B in long-term debt against $16.39B in stockholders equity for a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.8, a relatively leveraged position. Data based on the most recent quarterly reports.
Competitive analysis based on 21 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are stable at ~23.8%, suggesting durable pricing power and cost discipline.
Consistently high ROE averaging 32.6% suggests a durable competitive advantage and efficient capital allocation.
8 of the last 8 quarters generated positive FCF. The company generally funds itself but has occasional cash consumption quarters.
Revenue has been flat or declining over recent quarters, which may indicate eroding demand or competitive pressure.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 21 quarters
Margins are stable or improving at ~23.6% — no sign of cost or pricing stress.
FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 3 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.
D/E ratio is 5.8 — dangerously high. The company is heavily leveraged and vulnerable to rising rates or cash flow dips.
Revenue has softened, declining in 3 quarters. Monitor for further erosion.
Free cash flow is consistently positive — the business self-funds without external capital reliance.
Shares decreased 12.4% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.
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