Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)

Debt-to-equity ratio

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt	US$ in thousands	92,134,000	95,777,000	96,093,000	88,564,000	81,744,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	15,587,000	11,086,000	9,119,000	14,050,000	23,805,000
Debt-to-equity ratio		5.91	8.64	10.54	6.30	3.43

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $92,134,000K ÷ $15,587,000K
= 5.91

The debt-to-equity ratio of Charter Communications Inc has shown a significant increase over the past five years. Starting at 3.43 in December 31, 2020, the ratio has steadily climbed to 6.30 by December 31, 2021, further increasing to 10.54 by December 31, 2022. However, by December 31, 2023, there was a slight decrease in the ratio to 8.64, followed by a further decline to 5.91 by December 31, 2024.

The sharp increase in the debt-to-equity ratio from 2020 to 2022 may indicate a higher level of financial leverage and reliance on debt financing during this period. The subsequent decrease in 2023 and 2024 suggests a possible effort to reduce debt levels or increase equity in the company's capital structure.

Overall, the trend in Charter Communications Inc's debt-to-equity ratio shows fluctuation over the years, highlighting the company's changing financing decisions and potential impact on its financial risk and stability.