Charter CommunicationsCHTR -2.69%72 Buyback Yield % is 33.31 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 307% above its 10-year median of 8.18. GuruFocus rates CHTR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $380.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Telecommunication Services companies, Charter Communications ranks better than 97.44% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
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Charter Communications Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Charter Communications's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHTR vs TIGO, GSAT, LUMN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Charter Communications's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Charter Communications Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Charter Communications's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Communications's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Charter Communications (CHTR) has a Buyback Yield % of 33.31 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. This is 307% above median its historical median of 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #3 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Charter Communications' Buyback Yield % too high?
Charter Communications' current Buyback Yield % of 33.31 is 307% above median its 10-year median of 8.18. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Charter Communications' value of 33.31 is 41537.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #3 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Charter Communications has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Communications' Buyback Yield % compare to TIGO and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #3 out of 117 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Charter Communications in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Charter Communications' value of 33.31 is 41537.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.18 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Charter Communications has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.08, based on 117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Communications's current Buyback Yield % of 33.31 is 41537.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Communications's current Buyback Yield % is 33.31, which is 307% above median its own 10-year median of 8.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charter Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Communications (CHTR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $380.61, compared to a current price of $130.73 — trading 65.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 33.31, which is 307% above median its 10-year median of 8.18 and 41537.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.08. Charter Communications' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (CHTR), the current Buyback Yield % is 33.31 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Charter Communications (CHTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $130.73 is trading 65.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $380.61.
GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHTR:
Buyback Yield %: 33.31 (307% above median its 10-year median of 8.18)
GF Value™: $380.61 vs. price of $130.73 (65.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41537.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#3 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 59 million US homes and businesses, around 35% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest US cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles Lakers), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1. Charter plans to acquire cable peer Cox.
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