Where Does Charter Communications Stock Rank Among Competitors?
As of January 30, 2026, Charter Communications (CHTR) stock has underperformed most peers over the past year, but how does it truly stack up against telecom and cable rivals in a competitive landscape? A closer look reveals strong LTM operating margins but negative LTM revenue growth and lower free cash flow generation compared to many. Its low PE ratio points to a moderate valuation, yet sustained competitive pressure and infrastructure investment needs limit its immediate upside.
- CHTR’s 24.3% operating margin reflects efficient operations, above peers but below CABO’s 26.3%, hinting at CABO’s specialized market focus.
- CHTR’s -0.6% revenue growth, lagging CMCSA, reflects subscriber challenges, yet outpacing CABO may hint at CABO’s steeper market contraction.
- CHTR’s 38.8% stock drop, underperforming peers, signals investor concerns over future growth, with a low 5.3 PE reflecting market pessimism.
Here’s how Charter Communications stacks up across size, valuation, and profitability versus key peers.
| CHTR | CMCSA | T | VZ | TMUS | CABO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 26.2 | 110.7 | 187.6 | 188.2 | 221.6 | 0.5 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 54.8 | 124.2 | 124.5 | 137.5 | 85.8 | 1.5 |
| PE Ratio | 5.3 | 4.8 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 18.7 | -1.0 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | -0.6% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 7.3% | -4.9% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 24.3% | 18.1% | 19.5% | 23.0% | 22.6% | 26.3% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 8.1% | 13.4% | 16.0% | 15.0% | 16.1% | 19.5% |
| 12M Market Return | -38.8% | -0.8% | 13.9% | 20.5% | -14.5% | -73.0% |
For more details on Charter Communications, read Buy or Sell CHTR Stock. Below we compare CHTR’s growth, margin, and valuation with peers across years
Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHTR | -0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | |
| CMCSA | 2.5% | – | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| T | 2.0% | – | -0.1% | 1.4% | -9.9% |
| VZ | 2.4% | – | 0.6% | -2.1 | 2.4% |
| TMUS | 7.3% | – | 3.6% | -1.3% | -0.7% |
| CABO | -4.9% | – | -5.9% | -1.6% | 6.2% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHTR | 24.3% | 24.3% | 24.0% | 22.9% | |
| CMCSA | 18.1% | – | 18.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% |
| T | 19.5% | – | 19.7% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| VZ | 23.0% | – | 21.3% | 21.4% | 22.3% |
| TMUS | 22.6% | – | 22.1% | 18.1% | 10.2% |
| CABO | 26.3% | – | 28.8% | 32.2% | 31.3% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHTR | 5.3 | 5.7 | 9.6 | 12.7 | |
| CMCSA | 4.8 | – | 7.2 | 10.1 | 36.0 |
| T | 8.4 | – | 16.3 | 11.4 | -14.1 |
| VZ | 9.5 | – | 9.8 | 14.5 | 7.5 |
| TMUS | 18.7 | – | 20.9 | 31.5 | 77.4 |
| CABO | -1.0 | – | 43.8 | 9.1 | 15.4 |
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