Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -35.2% as of March 2026. Working capital of $-7.42 Billion (current assets of $4.96 Billion minus current liabilities of $12.38 Billion) is measured against net assets of $21.07 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See CHTR financial flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Charter Communications Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1998–2025)
This chart shows how Charter Communications Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 28 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -35.2%, reflecting working capital of $-7.42 Billion against net assets of $21.07 Billion USD. See Charter Communications Inc defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Charter Communications Inc (1998–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Charter Communications Inc from 1998 to 2025, covering 28 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see market value of Charter Communications Inc.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -39.8% | $-8.16 Billion | $20.52 Billion | $5.14 Billion | $13.31 Billion | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2024 | -47.0% | $-9.25 Billion | $19.71 Billion | $4.23 Billion | $13.49 Billion | ▲ +14.8 pp |
| 2023 | -61.7% | $-9.08 Billion | $14.72 Billion | $4.13 Billion | $13.21 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2022 | -64.1% | $-8.05 Billion | $12.55 Billion | $4.02 Billion | $12.06 Billion | ▼ -15.2 pp |
| 2021 | -49.0% | $-8.89 Billion | $18.16 Billion | $3.57 Billion | $12.46 Billion | ▼ -29.3 pp |
| 2020 | -19.7% | $-5.97 Billion | $30.28 Billion | $3.91 Billion | $9.88 Billion | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 2019 | -15.2% | $-5.91 Billion | $38.81 Billion | $6.47 Billion | $12.38 Billion | ▲ +5.9 pp |
| 2018 | -21.2% | $-9.37 Billion | $44.27 Billion | $2.73 Billion | $12.10 Billion | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2017 | -18.0% | $-8.54 Billion | $47.53 Billion | $2.56 Billion | $11.09 Billion | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2016 | -12.5% | $-6.27 Billion | $50.37 Billion | $3.30 Billion | $9.57 Billion | ▼ -3549.4 pp |
| 2015 | 3537.0% | $-1.63 Billion | $-46.00 Million | $345.00 Million | $1.97 Billion | ▲ +4402.7 pp |
| 2014 | -865.8% | $-1.26 Billion | $146.00 Million | $371.00 Million | $1.64 Billion | ▼ -107.5 pp |
| 2013 | -758.3% | $-1.15 Billion | $151.00 Million | $322.00 Million | $1.47 Billion | ▼ -160.3 pp |
| 2012 | -598.0% | $-891.00 Million | $149.00 Million | $333.00 Million | $1.22 Billion | ▼ -406.5 pp |
| 2011 | -191.4% | $-783.00 Million | $409.00 Million | $370.00 Million | $1.15 Billion | ▼ -142.5 pp |
| 2010 | -48.9% | $-723.00 Million | $1.48 Billion | $326.00 Million | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -54.3 pp |
| 2009 | 5.4% | $103.00 Million | $1.92 Billion | $1.07 Billion | $968.00 Million | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2008 | 2.4% | $-247.00 Million | $-10.30 Billion | $1.22 Billion | $1.47 Billion | ▼ -10.5 pp |
| 2007 | 12.9% | $-996.00 Million | $-7.69 Billion | $336.00 Million | $1.33 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2006 | 15.9% | $-959.00 Million | $-6.03 Billion | $339.00 Million | $1.30 Billion | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2005 | 18.3% | $-864.00 Million | $-4.73 Billion | $327.00 Million | $1.19 Billion | ▲ +10.4 pp |
| 2004 | 7.8% | $-295.00 Million | $-3.76 Billion | $922.00 Million | $1.22 Billion | ▲ +180.0 pp |
| 2003 | -172.2% | $-885.00 Million | $514.00 Million | $350.00 Million | $1.24 Billion | ▼ -99.8 pp |
| 2002 | -72.4% | $-772.00 Million | $1.07 Billion | $633.00 Million | $1.41 Billion | ▼ -57.7 pp |
| 2001 | -14.7% | $-1.01 Billion | $6.84 Billion | $367.18 Million | $1.37 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2000 | -13.0% | $-934.67 Million | $7.21 Billion | $432.57 Million | $1.37 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 1999 | -15.2% | $-457.37 Million | $3.01 Billion | $262.59 Million | $719.96 Million | ▲ +13860.7 pp |
| 1998 | -13875.9% | $-115.17 Million | $830.00K | $27.20 Million | $142.37 Million | — |