CHTR (Charter Communications) ROCE %: 8.71% (As of Mar. 2026)


CHTR Charter Communications Inc CHTR
69 GF Score
Price $131.42
GF Value $379.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Charter Communications ROCE %?

Charter Communications CHTR -0.25% 69 ROCE % is 8.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHTR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $379.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Charter Communications's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.71%.

Charter Communications  (NAS:CHTR) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Charter Communications ROCE % Related Terms

Charter Communications ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charter Communications's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Charter Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Charter Communications Quarterly Data
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Charter Communications ROCE % Calculation

Charter Communications's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=12500/( ( (150020 - 13486) + (154213 - 13306) )/ 2 )
=12500/( (136534+140907)/ 2 )
=12500/138720.5
=9.01 %

Charter Communications's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=12336/( ( (154213 - 13306) + (154644 - 12375) )/ 2 )
=12336/( ( 140907 + 142269 )/ 2 )
=12336/141588
=8.71 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 8.71% mean?
Charter Communications (CHTR) has a ROCE % of 8.71% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Charter Communications' ROCE % too high?
Charter Communications' current ROCE % is 8.71%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROCE % is 7.72. Charter Communications' value of 8.71% is 12.8% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to TIGO and LUMN?
Charter Communications' ROCE % of 8.71% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.72. Charter Communications' value of 8.71% is 12.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROCE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.72, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Charter Communications's current ROCE % of 8.71% is 12.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROCE % is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Communications's current ROCE % is 8.71%. 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 $379.50, compared to a current price of $131.42 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.71% and 12.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.72. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (CHTR), the current ROCE % is 8.71% 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 $379.50. GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHTR:

  • ROCE %: 8.71%
  • GF Value™: $379.50 vs. price of $131.42 (65.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.8% above the Telecommunication Services median

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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