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Charter CommunicationsHAM:CQD +5.31%69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.98% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 9.96. GuruFocus rates HAM:CQD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €323.11. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Charter Communications ranks better than 74.86% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Charter Communications's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4,486 Mil. Charter Communications's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €49,971 Mil. Therefore, Charter Communications's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Charter Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CQD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17 Med: 9.96 Max: 26.24
Current: 8.77
During the past 13 years, Charter Communications's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 26.24%. The lowest was 3.17%. And the median was 9.96%.
HAM:CQD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 74.86% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs HAM:CQD: 8.77
Charter Communications (HAM:CQD) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Charter Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Charter Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Charter Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
HAM:CQD vs TIGO, GSAT, LUMN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Charter Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Charter Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.98% mean?
Charter Communications (HAM:CQD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.98% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 9.96. Over the past decade, Charter Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.17 to 26.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #92 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Charter Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Charter Communications' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.98% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 9.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 26.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Charter Communications' value of 8.98% is 161.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #92 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Charter Communications has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TIGO and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Charter Communications ranks #92 out of 366 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Charter Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Charter Communications' value of 8.98% is 161.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Charter Communications' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.17 to 26.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.96 vs. the industry median of 3.43, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.98% is 161.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Charter Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.98%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 9.96. 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?
Charter Communications (HAM:CQD) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.98%. The stock's GF Value™ is €323.11, compared to a current price of €111.48 — trading 65.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.98%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 9.96 and 161.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.43. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (HAM:CQD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.98% 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 (HAM:CQD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €111.48 is trading 65.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €323.11.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CQD:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.98% (10% below median its 10-year median of 9.96)
GF Value™: €323.11 vs. price of €111.48 (65.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#92 of 366)
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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