Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)

Debt-to-equity ratio

		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	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019
Long-term debt	US$ in thousands	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	75,578,000	71,390,000	71,784,000	70,567,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	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	31,445,000	32,974,000	35,286,000	35,734,000
Debt-to-equity ratio		8.64	8.63	9.18	10.19	10.54	10.74	9.56	7.52	6.30	5.01	4.50	3.99	3.43	2.90	2.65	2.52	2.40	2.17	2.03	1.97

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $95,777,000K ÷ $11,086,000K
= 8.64

The debt-to-equity ratio for Charter Communications Inc. has fluctuated over the past eight quarters, ranging from a low of 7.90 in Q1 2022 to a high of 10.70 in Q4 2022. The ratio indicates the company's reliance on debt financing relative to its equity. A higher ratio suggests higher financial risk, as the company is more leveraged.

In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, the debt-to-equity ratio was 8.82, showing a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter. Despite the fluctuations, the company has maintained a relatively high level of debt compared to equity in recent quarters.

It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor Charter Communication's debt levels and assess the company's ability to manage its debt obligations effectively. High debt levels may lead to increased financial risk, particularly in times of economic uncertainty or rising interest rates.