AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AMT • US03027X1000
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178.05 USD
+1.74 (+0.99%)
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This AMT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AMT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AMT was profitable.
- In the past year AMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years AMT has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years AMT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- AMT has a better Return On Assets (4.00%) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 69.25%, AMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.59%, AMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AMT is in line with the industry average of 5.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.81%) for AMT is below the current ROIC(7.59%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4% | ||
| ROE | 69.25% | ||
| ROIC | 7.59% |
ROA(3y)3.31%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)57.09%
ROE(5y)50.7%
ROIC(3y)6.81%
ROIC(5y)6.01%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.76%, AMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 45.52%, AMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AMT has a better Gross Margin (74.18%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- AMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 45.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.76% | ||
| GM | 74.18% |
OM growth 3Y13.38%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3Y9.08%
PM growth 5Y2.48%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y0.51%
2. AMT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- AMT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AMT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- AMT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.06, we must say that AMT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.06, AMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.84. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AMT would need 9.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AMT's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.84 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- AMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 9.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 9.26, AMT is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 9.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.40 indicates that AMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.40, AMT is doing worse than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMT has a Quick Ratio of 0.40. This is a bad value and indicates that AMT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of AMT (0.40) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. AMT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AMT have decreased strongly by -27.06% in the last year.
- AMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.30% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, AMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.11% in the last year.
- AMT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.06%
EPS 3Y11.97%
EPS 5Y7.3%
EPS Q2Q%-33.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.34%
Revenue growth 5Y5.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.45%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AMT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.36%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.71%
EPS Next 5Y10.62%
Revenue Next Year1.87%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.77%
Revenue Next 5Y4.75%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. AMT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AMT.
- AMT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.50, AMT is valued a bit more expensive.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AMT.
- AMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AMT is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AMT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AMT is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AMT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of AMT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as AMT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)4.53
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.71%
5. AMT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.86%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- AMT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.26.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, AMT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.86% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AMT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.20%!
- AMT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of AMT decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.2%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- AMT pays out 124.82% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of AMT is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP124.82%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.71%
AMT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:AMT (4/23/2026, 12:09:56 PM)
178.05
+1.74 (+0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners95.9%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change4.56%
Market Cap83.04B
Revenue(TTM)10.64B
Net Income(TTM)2.53B
Analysts77.86
Price Target218.17 (22.53%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.86% |
Yearly Dividend6.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.2%
DP124.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date04-14 2026-04-14 (1.79)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.36%
Min EPS beat(2)9.56%
Max EPS beat(2)17.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.6%
Max EPS beat(4)17.16%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.5%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.79%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-11.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.55%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.55%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.63%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.58%
PT rev (1m)-1.36%
PT rev (3m)-3.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.22 | ||
| P/S | 7.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.2 | ||
| P/B | 22.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.13 |
EPS(TTM)5.39
EY3.03%
EPS(NY)6.54
Fwd EY3.67%
FCF(TTM)8.11
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)11.72
OCFY6.58%
SpS22.82
BVpS7.83
TBVpS-49.6
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)4.53
Graham Number30.8188 (-82.69%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4% | ||
| ROE | 69.25% | ||
| ROCE | 8.61% | ||
| ROIC | 7.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.24% | ||
| OM | 45.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.76% | ||
| GM | 74.18% | ||
| FCFM | 35.54% |
ROA(3y)3.31%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)57.09%
ROE(5y)50.7%
ROIC(3y)6.81%
ROIC(5y)6.01%
ROICexc(3y)7.03%
ROICexc(5y)6.21%
ROICexgc(3y)14.1%
ROICexgc(5y)13.02%
ROCE(3y)7.72%
ROCE(5y)6.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.19%
OM growth 3Y13.38%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3Y9.08%
PM growth 5Y2.48%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y0.51%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 9.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
F-Score7
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)71.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.72%
Profit Quality(3y)170.28%
Profit Quality(5y)149.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.06%
EPS 3Y11.97%
EPS 5Y7.3%
EPS Q2Q%-33.21%
EPS Next Y21.36%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.71%
EPS Next 5Y10.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.34%
Revenue growth 5Y5.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.45%
Revenue Next Year1.87%
Revenue Next 2Y2.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.77%
Revenue Next 5Y4.75%
EBIT growth 1Y7.29%
EBIT growth 3Y17.17%
EBIT growth 5Y8.91%
EBIT Next Year44.26%
EBIT Next 3Y16.82%
EBIT Next 5Y12.66%
FCF growth 1Y2.25%
FCF growth 3Y27.57%
FCF growth 5Y5.83%
OCF growth 1Y3.28%
OCF growth 3Y13.92%
OCF growth 5Y7.08%
AMERICAN TOWER CORP / AMT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AMT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AMT.
What is the valuation status for AMT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of AMT stock?
AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AMT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) is 33.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 22.73.
How sustainable is the dividend of AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) stock?
The dividend rating of AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 124.82%.