Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NMS · Communication Services · Telecom Services
Is Charter Communications, Inc. a safe investment right now?
Charter Communications, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score of 0.65 places it in the distress zone. Our fair value estimate is $224.64 (Fairly Valued). Moat rating: 3.0/5 stars.
Could Charter Communications, Inc. go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of 0.65 falls below the 1.8 distress threshold, indicating significant financial stress.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives CHTR's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | -0.0529 | 1.2 | -0.06 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | -0.035 | 1.4 | -0.05 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | 0.0811 | 3.3 | 0.27 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 0.2297 | 0.6 | 0.14 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 0.3552 | 1.0 | 0.36 |
How has CHTR's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.58 | Distress |
| 2023 | 0.59 | Distress |
| 2024 | 0.64 | Distress |
| 2025 | 0.65 | Distress |
Source: Calculated from CHTR's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
What is Charter Communications, Inc. actually worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Predicted EPS (α) | $39.41 | Proprietary blend of reported actuals + analyst consensus, weighted by α |
| Last Year EPS | $36.21 | Annual report (SEC EDGAR) |
| Analyst Consensus EPS (This Year) | $44.20 | 15 analysts consensus |
| Trailing P/E | 6.7x | Current market pricing |
| Fair P/E (β discount) | 5.7x | Trailing PE adjusted by value discount factor β, hard-capped |
| Earnings Trend (γ) | Growing | Directional signal: predicted vs trailing EPS |
Wall Street Reference: Analyst consensus target price is $275.47 (15 analysts). This is shown for reference only and is not used in our valuation model.
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does Charter Communications, Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 3.0/5.
What makes up CHTR's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is CHTR's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.3% | — |
| 2023 | 11.0% | Stable |
| 2024 | 11.4% | Stable |
| 2025 | 11.0% | Stable |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is Charter Communications, Inc.'s dividend safe?
Charter Communications, Inc.'s key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $54.8B | $55.1B | $54.0B | Stable |
| Net Income | $5.0B | $5.1B | $5.1B | Stable |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.4B | $3.2B | $5.5B | Declining |
| Gross Margin | 56.5% | 55.8% | 54.6% | Stable |
Recent events that affect our CHTR analysis
CHTR earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $10.07. Revenue estimate: $13.54B. Our current Fair Value: $224.64 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
CHTR analyst consensus: 26% bullish (5 of 19 analysts)
0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 9 Hold, 3 Sell, 2 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $275.47 (13.6% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $224.64.
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR beat EPS estimates by 4.1%
Reported EPS: $10.34 vs estimate $9.93. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $224.64 (7.4% below current price).
CHTR filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR missed EPS estimates by 10.3%
Reported EPS: $8.34 vs estimate $9.29. Our Fair Value of $224.64 may face downward pressure if the trend continues.
CHTR filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR missed EPS estimates by 5.0%
Reported EPS: $9.18 vs estimate $9.66. Our Fair Value of $224.64 may face downward pressure if the trend continues.
CHTR filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR beat EPS estimates by 0.6%
Reported EPS: $8.42 vs estimate $8.37. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $224.64 (7.4% below current price).
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR beat EPS estimates by 9.5%
Reported EPS: $10.10 vs estimate $9.22. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $224.64 (7.4% below current price).
CHTR filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
CHTR filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
Common questions about Charter Communications, Inc.
What is Charter Communications, Inc. stock price today?
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock price is $242.49 as of the latest market close, traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What does Charter Communications, Inc. do?
Charter Communications, Inc. operates as a broadband connectivity company in the United States. It 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.
What is Charter Communications, Inc. market cap?
Charter Communications, Inc. has a market capitalization of $30.71B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Communication Services sector.
What sector and industry is CHTR in?
Charter Communications, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Telecom Services industry. It trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CHTR.
Is CHTR stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, Charter Communications, Inc. trades 8.0% above our fair value estimate — potentially overvalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $224.64
- Current Price: $242.49
- Valuation Zone: Fairly Valued
What is CHTR stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 15 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for Charter Communications, Inc. is $275.47, implying upside of 13.6% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $455.00
- Analyst Low Target: $150.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is Charter Communications, Inc. revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for Charter Communications, Inc.:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): -0.4%
- EPS growth (current year est.): 22.1%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): -0.2%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 11.5%
What are Charter Communications, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $54.8B | Stable |
| Net Income | $5.0B | Stable |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.4B | Declining |
| Gross Margin | 56.5% | Stable |
What is CHTR's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 6.7x
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 5.1x
- FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 5.7x
How volatile is CHTR stock?
Charter Communications, Inc. has a beta of 1.03, meaning it is roughly in line with overall market volatility. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does Charter Communications, Inc. have?
Charter Communications, Inc.'s balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $477.0M
- Total Debt: $98.97B
- Net Cash Position: $-98.49B
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is Charter Communications, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Charter Communications, Inc. generated $2.73B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $16.08B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does Charter Communications, Inc. pay a dividend?
Charter Communications, Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend to shareholders. The company may be reinvesting all profits back into growth, or it may have suspended its dividend.
Is Charter Communications, Inc. at risk of going bankrupt?
Charter Communications, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 0.65, placing it in the distress zone (below 1.8) — elevated bankruptcy risk. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does Charter Communications, Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Charter Communications, Inc. scores 3.0/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 3/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 3/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
What is CHTR's return on equity (ROE)?
Charter Communications, Inc.'s return on equity is 28.7%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy CHTR stock?
CHTR shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NASDAQ. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol CHTR
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is CHTR a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies Charter Communications, Inc. as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.
Who is the CEO of Charter Communications, Inc.?
The current CEO of Charter Communications, Inc. is Mr. Christopher L. Winfrey.
What is CHTR's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $36.20
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $47.17
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $44.20
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $49.30
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All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
CHTR analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings