Charter Communications, Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
5.40
Enterprise Value
$118.71B
EBITDA (TTM)
$21.97B
Sector
Communication Services
How It's Calculated
5.40 = $118.71B ÷ $21.97B
What This Means
Charter Communications, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 5.4 is on the lower side versus many large-cap peers — context still depends on growth and leverage.
About Charter Communications, Inc.
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Telecom Services. With a market capitalization of about $20.34B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $144.05, within a 52-week range of $136.63 to $422.29 (-65.9% from the high, +5.4% from the low). Beta of 0.76 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 9.0%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Charter Communications, Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Communication Services. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 5.40x EV/EBITDA, Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) carries a relatively low EV/EBITDA multiple, which may reflect cyclical trough EBITDA, higher perceived risk, or a cash-generative mature profile. Enterprise value of about $118.71B and EBITDA near $21.97B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the CHTR metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Charter Communications, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 5.40 can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (28.37), GOOG (28.08), META (14.74). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CHTR is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.76 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 9.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CHTR's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Charter Communications, Inc.'s ratio is about 5.40 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Communication Services.
Is 5.40 high or low vs peers?
Among Communication Services peers (e.g. GOOGL (28.37), GOOG (28.08), NFLX (25.67)), CHTR's 5.40 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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