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Charter Communications's Other Operating Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,027 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €9,614 Mil.
Charter Communications's quarterly Other Operating Expense
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€2,863 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€2,919 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 (€2,919 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€1,027 Mil).
Charter Communications's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€12,141 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€12,654 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€12,654 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€11,263 Mil).
Charter Communications Other Operating Expense Related Terms
Charter Communications Other Operating Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Charter Communications's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart
Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)
Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.
Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €9,614 Mil.
* 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 Other Operating Expense of €9,614 Mil mean?
Charter Communications (FRA:CQD) has a Other Operating Expense of €9,614 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors.
Is Charter Communications' Other Operating Expense too high?
Charter Communications' current Other Operating Expense is €9,614 Mil. 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' Other Operating Expense compare to TIGO and GSAT?
Charter Communications' Other Operating Expense of €9,614 Mil 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 Other Operating Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. Charter Communications's current Other Operating Expense is €9,614 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 (FRA:CQD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €329.39, compared to a current price of €126.22 — trading 61.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €9,614 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (FRA:CQD), the current Other Operating Expense is €9,614 Mil as of Jun. 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 (FRA:CQD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €126.22 is trading 61.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €329.39.
GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CQD:
Other Operating Expense: €9,614 Mil
GF Value™: €329.39 vs. price of €126.22 (61.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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