Charter CommunicationsCHTR -0.25%69 Net Margin % is 8.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 9.06. GuruFocus rates CHTR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $379.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Charter Communications ranks better than 62.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Communications's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHTR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.82 Med: 9.06 Max: 23.8
Current: 9.03
CHTR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.5% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs CHTR: 9.03
Charter Communications (NAS:CHTR) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Charter Communications Net Margin % Related Terms
Charter Communications Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Charter Communications's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Charter Communications's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Communications's Net Margin % 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.
Charter Communications (CHTR) has a Net Margin % of 8.55% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.06. Over the past decade, Charter Communications' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.82 to 23.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #138 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Charter Communications' Net Margin % too high?
Charter Communications' current Net Margin % of 8.55% is near median its 10-year median of 9.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.82 to a high of 23.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Charter Communications' value of 8.55% is 56.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #138 out of 368 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' Net Margin % compare to TIGO and LUMN?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #138 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Charter Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Charter Communications' value of 8.55% is 56.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Charter Communications' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.82 to 23.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.06 vs. the industry median of 5.46, 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Communications's current Net Margin % of 8.55% is 56.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Communications's current Net Margin % is 8.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.06. 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 $379.44, compared to a current price of $131.42 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.06 and 56.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (CHTR), the current Net Margin % is 8.55% 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 $131.42 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $379.44.
GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHTR:
Net Margin %: 8.55% (near median its 10-year median of 9.06)
GF Value™: $379.44 vs. price of $131.42 (65.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#138 of 368)
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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