CHTR (Charter Communications) Stock Based Compensation: $654 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHTR Charter Communications Inc CHTR
72 GF Score
Price $131.37
GF Value $381.01
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Charter Communications Stock Based Compensation?

Charter Communications CHTR -1.47% 72 Stock Based Compensation is $654 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHTR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $381.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Charter Communications's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $203 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $654 Mil.

Charter Communications Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Charter Communications Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Charter Communications Stock Based Compensation Chart

Charter Communications Annual Data
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Charter Communications Quarterly Data
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Charter Communications Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $654 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $654 Mil mean?
Charter Communications (CHTR) has a Stock Based Compensation of $654 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Charter Communications and its competitors.
Is Charter Communications' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Charter Communications' current Stock Based Compensation is $654 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' Stock Based Compensation compare to TIGO and GSAT?
Charter Communications' Stock Based Compensation of $654 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Charter Communications and its competitors. Charter Communications's current Stock Based Compensation is $654 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 (CHTR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $381.01, compared to a current price of $131.37 — trading 65.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $654 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charter Communications (CHTR), the current Stock Based Compensation is $654 Mil 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 $131.37 is trading 65.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $381.01. GuruFocus considers Charter Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHTR:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $654 Mil
  • GF Value™: $381.01 vs. price of $131.37 (65.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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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