CHTR (Charter Communications) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.62 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHTR Charter Communications Inc CHTR
72 GF Score
Price $137.20
GF Value $380.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Charter Communications LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Charter Communications CHTR -1.89% 72 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHTR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $380.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Charter Communications's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.

Charter Communications's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.62) to Mar. 2026 (0.62). It may suggest that Charter Communications is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.


Charter Communications  (NAS:CHTR) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.


Charter Communications LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms


Charter Communications LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charter Communications's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Charter Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
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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
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Charter Communications LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Charter Communications's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=95453/154213
=0.62

Charter Communications's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=96010/154644
=0.62

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.62 mean?
Charter Communications (CHTR) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors.
Is Charter Communications' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Charter Communications' current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.62. 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' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to TIGO and GSAT?
Charter Communications' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.62 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. Charter Communications's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.62. 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 $380.08, compared to a current price of $137.20 — trading 63.9% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.62. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (CHTR), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.62 as of Mar. 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 $137.20 is trading 63.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $380.08. GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHTR:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.62
  • GF Value™: $380.08 vs. price of $137.20 (63.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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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