Company / FCF Margin
Charter Communications FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
8.1%
FY2025
5-year range
5.7% / 16.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+40.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#38 of 60
Communication Services
What the data says
At 8.1%, Charter Communications's fcf margin ranks #38 of 60 in the Communication Services sector. FCF Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching 8.1%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.8%.
Improved from 6.1% to 8.1% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -6.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#38 of 60 in Communication ServicesTop 63% of 60This company 8.1% Sector average -102.7%
▼
+107.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 40.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 110.8pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.60 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 33.5%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 8.1% | +40.6% |
| FY2024 | 5.7% | -5.6% |
| FY2023 | 6.1% | -40.8% |
| FY2022 | 10.3% | -38.3% |
| FY2021 | 16.7% | +12.0% |
| FY2020 | 14.9% | +49.3% |
| FY2019 | 10.0% | +64.5% |
| FY2018 | 6.0% | -23.1% |
| FY2017 | 7.9% | -92.7% |
| FY2016 | 107.3% | +1917.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026