CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CCI • US22822V1017

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This CCI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CCI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CCI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years CCI 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CCI had a positive operating cash flow.
CCI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCCI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CCI (3.37%) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
  • CCI has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • CCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.52%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.09%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.52%) for CCI is below the current ROIC(6.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.37%
ROE N/A
ROIC 6.05%
ROA(3y)-2.21%
ROA(5y)0.1%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.52%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
CCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500 1K 1.5K 2K 2.5K

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CCI (25.14%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CCI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CCI's Operating Margin of 48.54% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • CCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CCI (73.80%) is better than 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • CCI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 48.54%
PM (TTM) 25.14%
GM 73.8%
OM growth 3Y11.57%
OM growth 5Y7.97%
PM growth 3Y-24.27%
PM growth 5Y-9.45%
GM growth 3Y1.72%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
CCI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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2. CCI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CCI is destroying value.
  • CCI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CCI has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CCI is higher compared to a year ago.
CCI Yearly Shares OutstandingCCI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CCI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • CCI has an Altman-Z score of -0.04. This is a bad value and indicates that CCI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CCI has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.04) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CCI is 9.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take CCI, 9.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.05, CCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.05
Altman-Z -0.04
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC7.44%
CCI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CCI has a Current Ratio of 0.27. This is a bad value and indicates that CCI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CCI has a Current ratio of 0.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: CCI underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.27 indicates that CCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.27, CCI is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.27
Quick Ratio 0.27
CCI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. CCI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CCI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 278.13%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, CCI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.10% on average per year.
  • CCI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -29.64%.
  • Measured over the past years, CCI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -6.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)278.13%
EPS 3Y-36.04%
EPS 5Y-10.1%
EPS Q2Q%131.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.1%
Sales Q2Q%-4.81%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.64% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • CCI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y118.19%
EPS Next 2Y73.46%
EPS Next 3Y46.85%
EPS Next 5Y39.64%
Revenue Next Year-4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%

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 accelerating.
CCI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
CCI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCCI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. CCI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 35.61, the valuation of CCI can be described as expensive.
  • CCI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.89, CCI is valued a bit more expensive.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCI.
  • CCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CCI is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.97, CCI is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.61
Fwd PE 28.36
CCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CCI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • CCI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CCI is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.79
EV/EBITDA 22.36
CCI Per share dataCCI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 -10 -15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CCI may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCI's earnings are expected to grow with 46.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y73.46%
EPS Next 3Y46.85%

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5. CCI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.09%, CCI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CCI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.26.
  • CCI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.09%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CCI decreases each year by -1.55%.
  • CCI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CCI Yearly Dividends per shareCCI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 175.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP175.92%
EPS Next 2Y73.46%
EPS Next 3Y46.85%
CCI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCCI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B
CCI Dividend Payout.CCI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CCI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CCI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CROWN CASTLE INC

NYSE:CCI (4/28/2026, 5:07:33 PM)

After market: 86.17 0 (0%)

86.17

+2.73 (+3.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)04-22
Earnings (Next)07-21
Inst Owners99.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change1.45%
Market Cap37.60B
Revenue(TTM)4.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.06B
Analysts75.83
Price Target102.54 (19%)
Short Float %2.43%
Short Ratio3.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.09%
Yearly Dividend4.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.55%
DP175.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.29%
Max EPS beat(2)31.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)19.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.29%
Max EPS beat(4)39.87%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.88%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.52%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.06%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.06%
PT rev (1m)-1.2%
PT rev (3m)-11.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.61
Fwd PE 28.36
P/S 8.93
P/FCF 13.79
P/OCF 12.86
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.36
EPS(TTM)2.42
EY2.81%
EPS(NY)3.04
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)6.25
FCFY7.25%
OCF(TTM)6.7
OCFY7.78%
SpS9.65
BVpS-4.4
TBVpS-18.02
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.37%
ROE N/A
ROCE 7.66%
ROIC 6.05%
ROICexc 6.07%
ROICexgc 7.81%
OM 48.54%
PM (TTM) 25.14%
GM 73.8%
FCFM 64.7%
ROA(3y)-2.21%
ROA(5y)0.1%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.52%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
ROICexc(3y)5.54%
ROICexc(5y)5.28%
ROICexgc(3y)7.73%
ROICexgc(5y)7.79%
ROCE(3y)6.99%
ROCE(5y)6.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.78%
OM growth 3Y11.57%
OM growth 5Y7.97%
PM growth 3Y-24.27%
PM growth 5Y-9.45%
GM growth 3Y1.72%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.05
Debt/EBITDA 7.89
Cap/Depr 29.05%
Cap/Sales 4.72%
Interest Coverage 2.11
Cash Conversion 107.14%
Profit Quality 257.41%
Current Ratio 0.27
Quick Ratio 0.27
Altman-Z -0.04
F-Score7
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)59.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)278.13%
EPS 3Y-36.04%
EPS 5Y-10.1%
EPS Q2Q%131.78%
EPS Next Y118.19%
EPS Next 2Y73.46%
EPS Next 3Y46.85%
EPS Next 5Y39.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.1%
Sales Q2Q%-4.81%
Revenue Next Year-4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.14%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.36%
EBIT growth 5Y1.39%
EBIT Next Year30.48%
EBIT Next 3Y11.3%
EBIT Next 5Y9.39%
FCF growth 1Y58.77%
FCF growth 3Y22.4%
FCF growth 5Y14.97%
OCF growth 1Y-6.25%
OCF growth 3Y2.03%
OCF growth 5Y0.01%

CROWN CASTLE INC / CCI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CROWN CASTLE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CCI.


What is the valuation status of CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CROWN CASTLE INC?

CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of CROWN CASTLE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) is 35.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -19.58.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CCI stock?

The dividend rating of CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 175.92%.