CHTR (Charter Communications) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.40 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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CHTR Charter Communications Inc CHTR
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Price $126.50
GF Value $381.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Charter Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Charter Communications CHTR -2.10% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates CHTR with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 72/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $381.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Charter Communications ranks better than 80.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Charter Communications's current share price is $126.50. Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $312.59. Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHTR' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 3.21   Max: 5.24
Current: 0.4

During the past years, Charter Communications's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.24. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 3.21.

CHTR's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
80.46% of 302 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.165 vs CHTR: 0.40

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Charter Communications's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $107.190. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $312.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Charter Communications  (NAS:CHTR) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Charter Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Charter Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Charter Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Charter Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Charter Communications Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.34 1.44 0.94 0.70 0.69

CHTR vs TIGO, GSAT, LUMN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Charter Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=126.50/312.59
=0.40

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Charter Communications's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=107.19/330.2130*330.2130
=107.190

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Charter Communications Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 30.022 241.018 41.132
201609 36.449 241.428 49.853
201612 32.745 241.432 44.786
201703 37.204 243.801 50.390
201706 38.745 244.955 52.230
201709 40.481 246.819 54.159
201712 27.344 246.524 36.627
201803 44.143 249.554 58.411
201806 45.783 251.989 59.995
201809 46.625 252.439 60.990
201812 48.816 251.233 64.162
201903 49.237 254.202 63.960
201906 50.221 256.143 64.744
201909 51.494 256.759 66.225
201912 53.671 256.974 68.968
202003 55.157 258.115 70.564
202006 55.456 257.797 71.034
202009 57.680 260.280 73.178
202012 62.220 260.474 78.879
202103 60.824 264.877 75.827
202106 64.307 271.696 78.157
202109 70.237 274.310 84.551
202112 73.310 278.802 86.828
202203 75.645 287.504 86.882
202206 81.381 296.311 90.692
202209 84.351 296.808 93.844
202212 87.835 296.797 97.724
202303 88.923 301.836 97.283
202306 89.876 305.109 97.271
202309 89.357 307.789 95.867
202312 91.176 306.746 98.151
202403 93.281 312.332 98.621
202406 94.435 314.175 99.256
202409 95.099 315.301 99.597
202412 96.050 315.605 100.496
202503 95.003 319.799 98.097
202506 97.160 322.561 99.465
202509 100.238 324.800 101.909
202512 105.848 324.054 107.860
202603 107.190 330.213 107.190

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.40 mean?
Charter Communications (CHTR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.40 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 3.21. Over the past decade, Charter Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #59 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Charter Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Charter Communications' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.40 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 3.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 5.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.17. Charter Communications' value of 0.40 is 65.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #59 out of 302 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' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TIGO and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #59 out of 302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Charter Communications in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.17. Charter Communications' value of 0.40 is 65.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Charter Communications' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 5.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Charter Communications has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.17, based on 302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.40 is 65.7% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.40, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 3.21. 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 $381.27, compared to a current price of $126.50 — trading 66.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.40, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 65.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.17. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (CHTR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 24, 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 $126.50 is trading 66.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $381.27. GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHTR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.40 (88% below median its 10-year median of 3.21)
  • GF Value™: $381.27 vs. price of $126.50 (66.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#59 of 302)

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 Communications Business Description

Address 400 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, USA, 06902
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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