Charter Communications (HAM:CQD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.40 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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HAM:CQD Charter Communications Inc HAM:CQD
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Price €105.86
GF Value €327.37
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What is Charter Communications Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Charter Communications HAM:CQD -3.87% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates HAM:CQD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €327.37. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Charter Communications ranks better than 81.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Charter Communications's current share price is €105.86. Charter Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €267.12. 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:

HAM:CQD' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 3.21   Max: 5.24
Current: 0.39

During the past years, Charter Communications's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.24. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 3.21.

HAM:CQD's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
81.79% of 302 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.185 vs HAM:CQD: 0.39

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 €92.720. 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 €267.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Charter Communications  (HAM:CQD) 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
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.86 1.68 1.67 1.29 0.70

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

HAM:CQD 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
=105.86/267.12
=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)
=92.72/330.2130*330.2130
=92.720

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Charter Communications Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 26.720 241.018 36.608
201609 32.476 241.428 44.419
201612 31.043 241.432 42.458
201703 34.785 243.801 47.114
201706 34.483 244.955 46.485
201709 33.964 246.819 45.440
201712 23.106 246.524 30.950
201803 35.800 249.554 47.371
201806 39.190 251.989 51.356
201809 39.958 252.439 52.269
201812 42.909 251.233 56.398
201903 43.574 254.202 56.603
201906 44.445 256.143 57.297
201909 46.757 256.759 60.133
201912 48.304 256.974 62.071
202003 49.917 258.115 63.860
202006 49.245 257.797 63.078
202009 48.970 260.280 62.127
202012 51.145 260.474 64.839
202103 51.092 264.877 63.695
202106 53.375 271.696 64.871
202109 59.702 274.310 71.869
202112 64.879 278.802 76.843
202203 68.685 287.504 78.888
202206 76.986 296.311 85.794
202209 85.195 296.808 94.783
202212 82.916 296.797 92.251
202303 83.054 301.836 90.862
202306 82.956 305.109 89.782
202309 83.728 307.789 89.828
202312 83.609 306.746 90.005
202403 85.818 312.332 90.731
202406 87.730 314.175 92.208
202409 85.684 315.301 89.736
202412 91.728 315.605 95.974
202503 87.877 319.799 90.739
202506 84.238 322.561 86.236
202509 85.403 324.800 86.826
202512 90.394 324.054 92.112
202603 92.720 330.213 92.720

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 (HAM:CQD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.40 as of Jul. 26, 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 0.39 to 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #55 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
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 0.39 to a high of 5.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19. Charter Communications' value of 0.40 is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #55 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, 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 #55 out of 302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Charter Communications in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19. Charter Communications' value of 0.40 is 66.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Charter Communications' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 5.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 1.19, 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 66.2% 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 1.19 — 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?
Charter Communications (HAM:CQD) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €327.37, compared to a current price of €105.86 — trading 67.7% 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 66.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.19. 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 (HAM:CQD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 26, 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 (HAM:CQD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €105.86 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €327.37.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CQD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.40 (88% below median its 10-year median of 3.21)
  • GF Value™: €327.37 vs. price of €105.86 (67.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#55 of 302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CQD 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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