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CHTR · Nasdaq · United States · Cable & Other Pay Television Services
In shortCHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ is profitable, generates cash and carries heavy debt, with revenue stable (−0.6% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 23.6% | 95/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 9.1% | 56/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 31.5% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 9.0% | 60/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.39× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 5.90× | 0/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 4.36× | 0/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 0.22 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 8.1% | 52/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.89× | 73/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 3.3% | 99/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.4% | 96/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 0.5% | 19/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 5.6% | 53/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 51,682 | 54,022 | 54,607 | 55,085 | 54,774 |
| Operating income | 10,526 | 11,962 | 12,559 | 13,118 | 12,908 |
| Pre-tax income | 6,388 | 7,462 | 6,854 | 7,502 | 7,458 |
| Income tax | 1,068 | 1,613 | 1,593 | 1,649 | 1,692 |
| Net income | 4,654 | 5,055 | 4,557 | 5,083 | 4,987 |
| Diluted EPS | $24.47 | $30.74 | $29.99 | $34.97 | $36.21 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 193 | 164 | 152 | 145 | 138 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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0.22 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 24, 2026