Charter Communications's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€31,013 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€22,310 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€22,310 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€22,688 Mil).
Charter Communications's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€51,119 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€47,105 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€47,105 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€22,310 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Charter Communications's Enterprise Value for Today is €104,400 Mil.
Charter Communications (HAM:CQD) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
* 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.
HAM:CQD vs TIGO, GSAT, LUMN: Market Cap Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Charter Communications's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Charter Communications's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Communications's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Charter Communications's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (HAM:CQD) has a Market Cap of €15,786 Mil as of Jun. 30, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #39 out of 376 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Charter Communications' Market Cap too high?
Charter Communications' current Market Cap is €15,786 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #39 out of 376 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' Market Cap compare to TIGO and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #39 out of 376 companies for Market Cap. This places Charter Communications in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 477.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Market Cap among Telecommunication Services companies is 477.54, based on 376 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Market Cap is 477.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Communications's current Market Cap is €15,786 Mil. 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 (HAM:CQD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €337.98, compared to a current price of €130.16 — trading 61.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €15,786 Mil. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (HAM:CQD), the current Market Cap is €15,786 Mil as of Jun. 30, 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 €130.16 is trading 61.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €337.98.
GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CQD:
Market Cap: €15,786 Mil
GF Value™: €337.98 vs. price of €130.16 (61.5% below fair value)
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 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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