Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 3.7x · EV/EBITDA 5.2x · ROE 24.8%. (1998–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $17.2B | $28.8B | $49.8B | $59.1B | $55.8B | $125.9B | $138.4B | $108.6B | $67.1B | $99.7B | $67.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $113.8B | $125.4B | $145.1B | $156.6B | $153.0B | $217.1B | $220.4B | $185.3B | $139.4B | $169.3B | $127.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 3.74 | 5.76 | 9.80 | 12.96 | 11.03 | 26.64 | 42.96 | 65.11 | 54.59 | 9.86 | 18.06 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.31 | 0.52 | 0.90 | 1.08 | 1.03 | 2.44 | 2.88 | 2.37 | 1.54 | 2.40 | 2.33 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.91 | 1.40 | 2.53 | 4.01 | 4.44 | 6.93 | 4.57 | 2.80 | 1.52 | 2.10 | 1.34 |
| P/FCF | 3.88 | 6.51 | 15.76 | 16.92 | 9.14 | 14.49 | 20.96 | 23.56 | 30.90 | 24.41 | — |
| P/OCF | 1.07 | 1.79 | 3.45 | 4.09 | 3.74 | 7.75 | 9.51 | 9.24 | 5.70 | 8.34 | 8.41 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.29 | 2.63 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 4.20 | 4.58 | 4.05 | 3.19 | 4.07 | 4.41 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.16 | 5.69 | 6.62 | 7.38 | 7.24 | 10.75 | 12.13 | 11.21 | 8.84 | 11.26 | 12.35 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.54 | 10.03 | 11.40 | 13.00 | 12.73 | 20.82 | 27.05 | 29.76 | 26.67 | 41.11 | 38.51 |
| EV / FCF | — | 28.38 | 45.91 | 44.86 | 25.08 | 25.00 | 33.37 | 40.22 | 64.18 | 41.45 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.3% | 46.3% | 46.0% | 39.0% | 43.4% | 39.9% | 36.0% | 32.6% | 29.0% | 25.4% | 29.0% |
| Operating Margin | 24.3% | 24.3% | 24.0% | 22.9% | 22.7% | 21.0% | 17.6% | 14.5% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 23.8% | 12.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 24.8% | 24.8% | 29.5% | 33.4% | 32.9% | 19.2% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 20.2% | 14.0% |
| ROA | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.7% | 3.7% |
| ROIC | 8.6% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| ROCE | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 4.73 | 4.73 | 4.86 | 6.67 | 7.80 | 5.06 | 2.74 | 2.07 | 1.64 | 1.48 | 1.23 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.41 | 4.41 | 4.37 | 4.63 | 4.63 | 4.55 | 4.57 | 4.85 | 4.62 | 4.67 | 5.97 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 4.71 | 4.84 | 6.62 | 7.75 | 5.02 | 2.71 | 1.98 | 1.63 | 1.46 | 1.20 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.39 | 4.39 | 4.35 | 4.60 | 4.60 | 4.52 | 4.51 | 4.64 | 4.58 | 4.63 | 5.82 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 21.88 | 30.15 | 27.93 | 15.94 | 10.51 | 12.41 | 16.66 | 33.28 | 17.04 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 2.48 | 2.48 | 2.43 | 2.32 | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.12 | 1.64 | 1.48 | 1.33 | 1.33 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.28 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.19 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 26.7% | 17.3% | 10.2% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 10.1% | 5.5% |
| FCF Yield | 25.8% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 10.9% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 4.1% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 29.9% | 17.8% | 2.4% | 5.4% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% | 11.8% | 2.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 29.9% | 17.8% | 2.4% | 5.4% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% | 11.8% | 2.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $138M | $145M | $152M | $164M | $193M | $209M | $224M | $236M | $297M | $235M |
High leverage and competition
According to current market data, CHTR trades at a forward P/E of 3.24x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.33x, suggesting that investors are pricing in significant terminal value risk compared to historical averages and broader telecommunications sector multiples.
The compressed valuation multiples appear to reflect market skepticism regarding the company's ability to sustain broadband ARPU in the face of intensifying fixed wireless and fiber competition. While these low multiples might suggest a value opportunity, they likely incorporate a permanent discount for the company's high leverage and the ongoing secular decline of the video segment.
Based on reported financial statements, CHTR's ROIC has remained stagnant, hovering near 2.1% to 2.3% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company is struggling to generate returns on invested capital that exceed its likely cost of capital.
The persistent low ROIC suggests that the massive capital outlays required for network upgrades and HFC maintenance are not yet yielding incremental returns. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the current 'Network Evolution' initiative will eventually drive efficiency gains or if it will continue to act as a drag on capital productivity.
As reported in recent quarterly filings, CHTR maintains a DSO of approximately 20 to 25 days, which, when viewed alongside the lack of inventory data, suggests a business model heavily reliant on rapid cash collection from a massive, recurring residential subscriber base.
The stability in DSO indicates that the company's billing and collection processes remain effective despite the broader competitive headwinds. However, the lack of inventory turnover data makes it difficult to assess the efficiency of the hardware-related side of the business, which is becoming increasingly relevant as the company pushes mobile device sales.
Based on the provided quarterly data, CHTR's debt-to-EBITDA ratio has fluctuated between 17.03x and 21.73x, a level that appears exceptionally high and suggests that the company's financial flexibility is severely constrained by its existing debt obligations.
The interest coverage ratio, which has hovered between 2.24x and 2.61x, indicates that the company is operating with a narrow margin of safety regarding its ability to service debt from operating income. Investors should monitor whether management shifts its capital allocation priority from share repurchases toward meaningful debt reduction to improve this coverage profile.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to CHTR, as reported in various market commentaries, because it fails to account for the massive non-cash depreciation charges inherent in a capital-intensive telecommunications infrastructure business model.
Using P/E obscures the company's true cash-generating capacity, which is better captured by EV/EBITDA or P/FCF. Analysts should prioritize cash-based metrics to avoid being misled by accounting-driven earnings volatility that does not reflect the underlying operational reality of the business.
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Charter Communications, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 3.7x. The historical average is 25.7x.
Charter Communications, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 5.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.5x.
Charter Communications, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 24.8%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is -16.1%.
Based on historical data, Charter Communications, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 3.7x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Charter Communications, Inc. has 46.3% gross margin and 24.3% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Charter Communications, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.