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Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR)

Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples) 

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Current Valuation Ratios

Charter Communications Inc., current price multiples

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Charter Communications Inc. Alphabet Inc. Comcast Corp. Meta Platforms Inc. Netflix Inc. Walt Disney Co. Media & Entertainment Communication Services
Selected Financial Data
Current share price (P) $290.65
No. shares of common stock outstanding 145,225,459
Growth rate (g) 25.95%
 
Earnings per share (EPS) $31.38
Next year expected EPS $39.52
Operating profit per share $86.48
Sales per share $376.02
Book value per share (BVPS) $76.34
Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Price to earnings (P/E) 9.26 23.95 11.04 31.57 48.48 87.23 26.18 23.82
Price to next year expected earnings 7.35 19.50 10.26 25.58 38.08 82.95 22.26 21.18
Price-earnings-growth (PEG) 0.36 1.05 1.46 1.35 1.78 16.89 1.49 1.91
Price to operating profit (P/OP) 3.36 20.97 7.29 26.40 37.70 40.26 20.57 17.37
Price to sales (P/S) 0.77 5.75 1.40 9.15 7.78 2.31 4.97 3.87
Price to book value (P/BV) 3.81 6.24 2.05 8.06 12.74 2.07 5.66 4.57

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31).

If the company price multiple is lower then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company price multiple is higher then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively overvalued.


Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)

Charter Communications Inc., historical price multiples

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Price to earnings (P/E) 10.17 11.91 21.92 36.53 65.14
Price to operating profit (P/OP) 3.69 5.03 9.69 14.00 16.69
Price to sales (P/S) 0.85 1.11 1.97 2.45 2.37
Price to book value (P/BV) 4.18 6.60 7.26 4.94 3.46

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/E ratio The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. Charter Communications Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
P/OP ratio Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. Charter Communications Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
P/S ratio An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. Charter Communications Inc. P/S ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
P/BV ratio The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. Charter Communications Inc. P/BV ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Price to Earnings (P/E)

Charter Communications Inc., historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 145,225,459 152,651,397 172,741,237 193,730,993 209,975,964
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders (in millions) 4,557 5,055 4,654 3,222 1,668
Earnings per share (EPS)2 31.38 33.11 26.94 16.63 7.94
Share price1, 3 319.21 394.41 590.47 607.56 517.46
Valuation Ratio
P/E ratio4 10.17 11.91 21.92 36.53 65.14
Benchmarks
P/E Ratio, Competitors5
Alphabet Inc. 23.89 22.47 25.74 34.65 28.96
Comcast Corp. 12.01 31.38 16.01 22.37 15.39
Meta Platforms Inc. 30.97 21.10 16.44 25.89 32.31
Netflix Inc. 45.65 36.17 33.56 86.39 80.66
Walt Disney Co. 73.44 54.90 137.89 23.96
P/E Ratio, Sector
Media & Entertainment 25.78 23.72 23.91 36.26 28.79
P/E Ratio, Industry
Communication Services 23.49 24.80 21.10 36.51 24.81

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2023 Calculation
EPS = Net income attributable to Charter shareholders ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 4,557,000,000 ÷ 145,225,459 = 31.38

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Charter Communications Inc. Annual Report.

4 2023 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= 319.21 ÷ 31.38 = 10.17

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/E ratio The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. Charter Communications Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)

Charter Communications Inc., historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 145,225,459 152,651,397 172,741,237 193,730,993 209,975,964
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Income from operations (in millions) 12,559 11,962 10,526 8,405 6,511
Operating profit per share2 86.48 78.36 60.94 43.38 31.01
Share price1, 3 319.21 394.41 590.47 607.56 517.46
Valuation Ratio
P/OP ratio4 3.69 5.03 9.69 14.00 16.69
Benchmarks
P/OP Ratio, Competitors5
Alphabet Inc. 20.92 18.01 24.86 33.85 29.05
Comcast Corp. 7.93 12.00 10.89 13.47 9.51
Meta Platforms Inc. 25.90 16.91 13.84 23.10 24.90
Netflix Inc. 35.50 28.85 27.71 52.02 57.82
Walt Disney Co. 33.90 26.43 91.54 24.82
P/OP Ratio, Sector
Media & Entertainment 20.25 16.91 20.36 29.40 23.37
P/OP Ratio, Industry
Communication Services 17.13 16.55 17.18 24.94 17.80

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2023 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Income from operations ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 12,559,000,000 ÷ 145,225,459 = 86.48

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Charter Communications Inc. Annual Report.

4 2023 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= 319.21 ÷ 86.48 = 3.69

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/OP ratio Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. Charter Communications Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Price to Sales (P/S)

Charter Communications Inc., historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 145,225,459 152,651,397 172,741,237 193,730,993 209,975,964
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Revenues (in millions) 54,607 54,022 51,682 48,097 45,764
Sales per share2 376.02 353.89 299.19 248.27 217.95
Share price1, 3 319.21 394.41 590.47 607.56 517.46
Valuation Ratio
P/S ratio4 0.85 1.11 1.97 2.45 2.37
Benchmarks
P/S Ratio, Competitors5
Alphabet Inc. 5.74 4.76 7.60 7.65 6.14
Comcast Corp. 1.52 1.39 1.95 2.28 1.84
Meta Platforms Inc. 8.98 4.20 5.49 8.78 8.45
Netflix Inc. 7.32 5.14 5.78 9.54 7.47
Walt Disney Co. 1.94 2.09 4.08 4.13 3.81
P/S Ratio, Sector
Media & Entertainment 4.89 3.48 5.27 5.90 4.86
P/S Ratio, Industry
Communication Services 3.81 2.81 3.84 4.09 3.48

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2023 Calculation
Sales per share = Revenues ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 54,607,000,000 ÷ 145,225,459 = 376.02

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Charter Communications Inc. Annual Report.

4 2023 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= 319.21 ÷ 376.02 = 0.85

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/S ratio An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. Charter Communications Inc. P/S ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Price to Book Value (P/BV)

Charter Communications Inc., historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 145,225,459 152,651,397 172,741,237 193,730,993 209,975,964
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Total Charter shareholders’ equity (in millions) 11,086 9,119 14,050 23,805 31,445
Book value per share (BVPS)2 76.34 59.74 81.34 122.88 149.76
Share price1, 3 319.21 394.41 590.47 607.56 517.46
Valuation Ratio
P/BV ratio4 4.18 6.60 7.26 4.94 3.46
Benchmarks
P/BV Ratio, Competitors5
Alphabet Inc. 6.22 5.26 7.78 6.27 4.94
Comcast Corp. 2.24 2.08 2.36 2.61 2.43
Meta Platforms Inc. 7.91 3.89 5.18 5.88 5.91
Netflix Inc. 11.99 7.82 10.83 21.56 19.86
Walt Disney Co. 1.74 1.82 3.11 3.23 2.98
P/BV Ratio, Sector
Media & Entertainment 5.58 4.09 5.72 5.38 4.52
P/BV Ratio, Industry
Communication Services 4.51 3.41 4.33 4.21 3.69

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2023 Calculation
BVPS = Total Charter shareholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 11,086,000,000 ÷ 145,225,459 = 76.34

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Charter Communications Inc. Annual Report.

4 2023 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= 319.21 ÷ 76.34 = 4.18

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/BV ratio The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. Charter Communications Inc. P/BV ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.