In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) in relation to its major competitors in the Media industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
Charter Communications Background
Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 56 million U.S. homes and businesses, around 40% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 30 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest U.S. cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.
Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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Charter Communications Inc | 14.43 | 6.15 | 1.22 | 12.31% | $5.33 | $6.25 | 0.45% |
Comcast Corp | 26.94 | 2.10 | 1.52 | 5.1% | $10.26 | $21.66 | 1.66% |
Cable One Inc | 32.50 | 1.96 | 2.24 | 3.15% | $0.22 | $0.31 | -1.18% |
DISH Network Corp | 1.80 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 1.09% | $0.57 | $1.12 | -7.09% |
Average | 20.41 | 1.4 | 1.32 | 3.11% | $3.68 | $7.7 | -2.2% |