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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (CHTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CHTR - Nasdaq - US16119P1084 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

327.56  +5.13 (+1.59%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CHTR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CHTR against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While CHTR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CHTR may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


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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's Return On Assets of 3.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHTR outperforms 78.35% of its industry peers.
CHTR has a Return On Equity of 32.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHTR outperforms 93.81% of its industry peers.
CHTR's Return On Invested Capital of 7.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHTR outperforms 75.26% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CHTR is in line with the industry average of 7.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.47%) for CHTR is above the 3 year average (7.28%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.39%
ROE 32.61%
ROIC 7.47%
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 9.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHTR outperforms 84.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHTR has grown nicely.
CHTR has a Operating Margin of 24.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHTR outperforms 95.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHTR has grown nicely.
CHTR has a Gross Margin (46.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CHTR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.04%
PM (TTM) 9.23%
GM 46.53%
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

CHTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CHTR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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

CHTR has an Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CHTR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CHTR has a Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHTR outperforms 45.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHTR is 30.30, which is on the high side as it means it would take CHTR, 30.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHTR (30.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CHTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.03. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 6.03, CHTR is doing worse than 78.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.03
Debt/FCF 30.3
Altman-Z 0.74
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.49%
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

CHTR has a Current Ratio of 0.31. This is a bad value and indicates that CHTR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHTR (0.31) is worse than 88.66% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that CHTR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CHTR has a Quick ratio of 0.31. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CHTR underperforms 88.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
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 16.46%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CHTR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 35.98% on average per year.
CHTR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.88%.
Measured over the past years, CHTR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.46%
EPS 3Y12.08%
EPS 5Y35.98%
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y2.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.78%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y11.56%
EPS Next 5Y11.72%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.87%
Revenue Next 5Y1.36%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 200B 400B 600B
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 80

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of CHTR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHTR is valued a bit cheaper than 77.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.63. CHTR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.46, the valuation of CHTR can be described as very reasonable.
CHTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CHTR is cheaper than 84.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.85. CHTR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.37
Fwd PE 8.46
CHTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CHTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHTR is cheaper than 67.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CHTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHTR is cheaper than 60.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.42
EV/EBITDA 6.65
CHTR Per share dataCHTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 -400

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.
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y11.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A

NASDAQ:CHTR (4/22/2025, 2:03:30 PM)

327.56

+5.13 (+1.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)01-31 2025-01-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-25 2025-04-25/bmo
Inst Owners73.87%
Inst Owner Change0.57%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap51.91B
Analysts68.75
Price Target420.81 (28.47%)
Short Float %13.87%
Short Ratio10.63
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.09%
Min EPS beat(2)0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)5.84%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.59%
Max EPS beat(4)5.84%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.45%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.01%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.93%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.95%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.76%
PT rev (1m)0.52%
PT rev (3m)0.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.37
Fwd PE 8.46
P/S 0.94
P/FCF 16.42
P/OCF 3.6
P/B 3.33
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.65
EPS(TTM)34.96
EY10.67%
EPS(NY)38.71
Fwd EY11.82%
FCF(TTM)19.94
FCFY6.09%
OCF(TTM)91.05
OCFY27.8%
SpS347.56
BVpS98.35
TBVpS-520.69
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)0.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.39%
ROE 32.61%
ROCE 9.7%
ROIC 7.47%
ROICexc 7.49%
ROICexgc 26.47%
OM 24.04%
PM (TTM) 9.23%
GM 46.53%
FCFM 5.74%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.91%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.03
Debt/FCF 30.3
Debt/EBITDA 4.29
Cap/Depr 129.93%
Cap/Sales 20.46%
Interest Coverage 2.48
Cash Conversion 65.84%
Profit Quality 62.19%
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
Altman-Z 0.74
F-Score8
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC1
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)16.46%
EPS 3Y12.08%
EPS 5Y35.98%
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
EPS Next Y10.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y11.56%
EPS Next 5Y11.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y2.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.78%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.87%
Revenue Next 5Y1.36%
EBIT growth 1Y5.91%
EBIT growth 3Y6.86%
EBIT growth 5Y14.9%
EBIT Next Year72.27%
EBIT Next 3Y21.67%
EBIT Next 5Y13.55%
FCF growth 1Y-4.73%
FCF growth 3Y-28.38%
FCF growth 5Y-7.04%
OCF growth 1Y-0.02%
OCF growth 3Y-3.86%
OCF growth 5Y4.2%