Charter CommunicationsCHTR -2.69%72 Net Current Asset Value is $-1,083.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHTR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $380.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Telecommunication Services companies, Charter Communications ranks worse than 1030926.8% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Charter Communications's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,083.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Communications's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
CHTR's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Charter Communications (NAS:CHTR) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Charter Communications Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Charter Communications Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Charter Communications's Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
CHTR vs TIGO, GSAT, LUMN: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Charter Communications's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Charter Communications's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Communications's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-1,083.86 mean?
Charter Communications (CHTR) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-1,083.86 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #999999 out of 97 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Charter Communications' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Charter Communications' current Net Current Asset Value is $-1,083.86. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #999999 out of 97 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Net Current Asset Value compare to TIGO and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #999999 out of 97 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Charter Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.60, based on 97 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Communications's current Net Current Asset Value is $-1,083.86. 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 $380.61, compared to a current price of $130.73 — trading 65.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-1,083.86. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (CHTR), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-1,083.86 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 $130.73 is trading 65.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $380.61.
GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHTR:
Net Current Asset Value: $-1,083.86
GF Value™: $380.61 vs. price of $130.73 (65.7% below fair value)
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 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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