AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AMT • US03027X1000
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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
- AMT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years AMT has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years AMT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of AMT (4.00%) is better 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.
- AMT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.81%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.10%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.59%) for AMT is above the 3 year average (6.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- AMT has a Profit Margin (23.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AMT has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 45.52%, AMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AMT has grown nicely.
- AMT has a Gross Margin of 74.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: AMT outperforms 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AMT is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AMT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for AMT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- AMT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- AMT has an Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that AMT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AMT has a Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AMT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AMT is 9.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take AMT, 9.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AMT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.84. This is in the better half 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.
- AMT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (9.26) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 9.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.40 indicates that AMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- AMT has a Current ratio of 0.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: AMT underperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- AMT's Quick ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AMT is outperformed by 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.11% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.77% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, AMT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.62% on average per year.
- 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 Y25.06%
EPS Next 2Y15.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.5%
EPS Next 5Y10.62%
Revenue Next Year1.88%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.77%
Revenue Next 5Y4.75%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.68, AMT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AMT is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. AMT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.13, AMT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AMT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AMT is cheaper than 67.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say AMT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AMT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AMT is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AMT is valued a bit cheaper than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.11 |
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.
- AMT's earnings are expected to grow with 13.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)4.48
EPS Next 2Y15.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.5%
5. AMT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.06%, AMT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.65, AMT is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, AMT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AMT grows each year by 9.20%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 124.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AMT. 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 2Y15.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.5%
AMT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
176.14
+2.41 (+1.39%)
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 Owners95.98%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change4.56%
Market Cap82.10B
Revenue(TTM)10.64B
Net Income(TTM)2.53B
Analysts77.86
Price Target220.37 (25.11%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio1.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
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)-0.36%
PT rev (3m)-5.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.13 | ||
| P/S | 7.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.02 | ||
| P/B | 22.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.11 |
EPS(TTM)5.39
EY3.06%
EPS(NY)6.74
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)8.12
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)11.72
OCFY6.66%
SpS22.84
BVpS7.84
TBVpS-49.63
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)4.48
Graham Number30.83
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
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 Y25.06%
EPS Next 2Y15.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.5%
EPS Next 5Y10.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.34%
Revenue growth 5Y5.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.45%
Revenue Next Year1.88%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.77%
Revenue Next 5Y4.75%
EBIT growth 1Y7.29%
EBIT growth 3Y17.17%
EBIT growth 5Y8.91%
EBIT Next Year45.16%
EBIT Next 3Y16.88%
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 4 / 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 32.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 22.48.
How sustainable is the dividend of AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) stock?
The dividend rating of AMERICAN TOWER CORP (AMT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 124.82%.