Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)

Debt-to-capital ratio

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Long-term debt	US$ in thousands	92,134,000	93,517,000	96,692,000	97,965,000	95,777,000	95,800,000	95,971,000	95,973,000	96,093,000	95,510,000	94,468,000	90,679,000	88,564,000	85,376,000	86,962,000	83,882,000	81,744,000	77,947,000	77,663,000	74,787,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	15,587,000	14,099,000	12,879,000	11,874,000	11,086,000	11,098,000	10,460,000	9,418,000	9,119,000	8,889,000	9,879,000	12,060,000	14,050,000	17,030,000	19,342,000	20,997,000	23,805,000	26,906,000	29,356,000	29,628,000
Debt-to-capital ratio		0.86	0.87	0.88	0.89	0.90	0.90	0.90	0.91	0.91	0.91	0.91	0.88	0.86	0.83	0.82	0.80	0.77	0.74	0.73	0.72

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $92,134,000K ÷ ($92,134,000K + $15,587,000K)
= 0.86

The debt-to-capital ratio of Charter Communications Inc has been gradually increasing over the years, reflecting a higher proportion of debt in its capital structure. As of December 31, 2024, the ratio stands at 0.86, indicating that 86% of the company's capital is financed through debt. This suggests that Charter Communications Inc relies significantly on borrowed funds to finance its operations and investments. It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor this ratio, as an increasing trend may signal potential financial risks associated with high levels of debt.