Debt-to-Equity Ratio
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Sector Performance
98th percentileCHTR
5.91x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.09x
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 5.91x means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, Charter Communications has $5.91 in debt, indicating high financial leverage.
Compared to sector peers, this is far above the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company in the 98th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows the ratio increased by +0.9% from 5.86x to 5.91x. The combination of a debt level more than eight times the sector median and a rising trend suggests elevated financial risk, as the company is heavily reliant on borrowed funds. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since such high leverage amplifies vulnerability to interest rate increases or revenue shortfalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about CHTR?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are CHTR's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ETSY (-2.62x), MCK (-3.00x), TDG (-3.40x), VRSK (-3.81x), MAR (-4.04x).
The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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5.91x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.09x
How CHTR's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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