CHTR (Charter Communications) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


CHTR Charter Communications Inc CHTR
72 GF Score
Price $137.20
GF Value $379.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Charter Communications Moat Score?

Charter Communications CHTR -1.89% 72 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHTR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $379.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Telecommunication Services companies, Charter Communications ranks better than 95.36% on this metric.

Charter Communications has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Charter Communications has Narrow Moat: Charter Communications has a strong market position with significant customer switching costs due to bundled services. While it benefits from economies of scale and a solid distribution network, intense competition in the telecom sector limits its pricing power, resulting in a strong narrow moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Charter Communications might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Charter Communications  (NAS:CHTR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Charter Communications Moat Score Related Terms

CHTR vs TIGO, GSAT, LUMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Charter Communications's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Charter Communications's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Charter Communications's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Charter Communications (CHTR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #18 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Charter Communications' Moat Score too high?
Charter Communications' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #18 out of 388 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' Moat Score compare to TIGO and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #18 out of 388 companies for Moat Score. This places Charter Communications in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Charter Communications's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $379.97, compared to a current price of $137.20 — trading 63.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (CHTR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 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 $379.97. GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHTR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $379.97 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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