Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)
Debt-to-equity 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 | ||
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| 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-equity ratio | 5.91 | 6.63 | 7.51 | 8.25 | 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 |
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 been on an increasing trend over the past few years, indicating a growing reliance on debt to finance its operations and investments. As of December 31, 2024, the ratio stood at 5.91, which means that for every dollar of equity, the company had $5.91 of debt.
This upward trajectory may indicate that Charter Communications Inc has been taking on more debt relative to its equity base, potentially increasing its financial risk and leverage. A higher debt-to-equity ratio can make a company more vulnerable to economic downturns or changes in interest rates.
Investors and creditors often monitor this ratio closely, as a high debt-to-equity ratio may signal a company's difficulty in repaying its debts or meeting its financial obligations. It is important for the company to carefully manage its debt levels to ensure long-term financial stability and sustainability.
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Dec 31, 2024