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Charter CommunicationsFRA:CQD +3.44%69 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 15.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:CQD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €317.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Telecommunication Services companies, Charter Communications ranks better than 54.52% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Charter Communications's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Charter Communications was 510.80% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 15.80% per year.
Charter Communications (FRA:CQD) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Charter Communications 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:CQD vs TIGO, ECHO, GSAT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Charter Communications's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Charter Communications's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Communications's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Charter Communications 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.60% mean?
Charter Communications (FRA:CQD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Charter Communications and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 15.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #146 out of 321 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Charter Communications' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Charter Communications' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.60% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 15.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60. Charter Communications' value of 6.60% is 43.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #146 out of 321 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Charter Communications has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Communications' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TIGO and ECHO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #146 out of 321 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Charter Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60. Charter Communications' value of 6.60% is 43.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.80 vs. the industry median of 4.60, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.60, based on 321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Communications's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.60% is 43.5% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Charter Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Communications's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.60%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 15.80. 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 (FRA:CQD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €317.49, compared to a current price of €124.50 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.60%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 15.80 and 43.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.60. Charter Communications' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (FRA:CQD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.60% as of Jun. 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 (FRA:CQD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €124.50 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €317.49.
GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CQD:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.60% (58% below median its 10-year median of 15.80)
GF Value™: €317.49 vs. price of €124.50 (60.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#146 of 321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CQD 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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