CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CCI • US22822V1017
90.38 USD
+2.57 (+2.93%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
90.38 USD
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 5:05:00 PM
CCI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. While CCI is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CCI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CCI was profitable.
- CCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CCI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CCI has a worse Return On Assets (1.41%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.09%, CCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCI is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) for CCI is above the 3 year average (5.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.41% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% |
ROA(3y)-2.21%
ROA(5y)0.1%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.75%
ROIC(5y)5.39%
1.3 Margins
- CCI has a Profit Margin (10.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCI has declined.
- CCI's Operating Margin of 48.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCI has grown nicely.
- CCI has a better Gross Margin (74.04%) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
- CCI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.41% | ||
| GM | 74.04% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCI is destroying value.
- CCI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CCI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- CCI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.02, we must say that CCI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CCI's Altman-Z score of 0.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCI is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.47. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CCI would need 8.47 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CCI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.47. This is in the better half of the industry: CCI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- CCI has a Current Ratio of 0.26. This is a bad value and indicates that CCI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.26, CCI is doing worse than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.26 indicates that CCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CCI (0.26) is worse than 82.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CCI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -58.26%.
- 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 -35.06%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -6.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-58.26%
EPS 3Y-36.04%
EPS 5Y-10.1%
EPS Q2Q%55.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.1%
Sales Q2Q%-34.99%
3.2 Future
- CCI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.64% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y197.14%
EPS Next 2Y83.98%
EPS Next 3Y70.43%
EPS Next 5Y39.64%
Revenue Next Year-0.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5Y2%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 89.49, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCI.
- CCI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CCI is more expensive than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.97, CCI is valued quite expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.12 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCI.
- CCI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- CCI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 89.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CCI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CCI is more expensive than 60.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CCI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CCI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CCI's earnings are expected to grow with 70.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y83.98%
EPS Next 3Y70.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.84%, CCI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CCI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.44.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.79, CCI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.84% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CCI decreases each year by -1.55%.
- CCI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CCI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- CCI pays out 468.47% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP468.47%
EPS Next 2Y83.98%
EPS Next 3Y70.43%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners98.85%
Inst Owner Change-1.46%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change-0.79%
Market Cap39.32B
Revenue(TTM)4.26B
Net Income(TTM)444.00M
Analysts76.52
Price Target111.47 (23.33%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.84% |
Yearly Dividend4.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.55%
DP468.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.53%
Min EPS beat(2)31.19%
Max EPS beat(2)39.87%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-172.34%
Max EPS beat(4)39.87%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.3%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.91%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.34%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.02%
PT rev (1m)-3.79%
PT rev (3m)-5.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 89.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.12 | ||
| P/S | 9.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.86 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.49 |
EPS(TTM)1.01
EY1.12%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY3.32%
FCF(TTM)6.61
FCFY7.31%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY7.78%
SpS9.8
BVpS-3.76
TBVpS-17.52
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.41% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 7.71% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.87% | ||
| OM | 48.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.41% | ||
| GM | 74.04% | ||
| FCFM | 67.41% |
ROA(3y)-2.21%
ROA(5y)0.1%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.75%
ROIC(5y)5.39%
ROICexc(3y)5.77%
ROICexc(5y)5.41%
ROICexgc(3y)8.09%
ROICexgc(5y)8.01%
ROCE(3y)7.28%
ROCE(5y)6.82%
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 Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.47 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 26.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 647.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.02 |
F-Score7
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)59.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-58.26%
EPS 3Y-36.04%
EPS 5Y-10.1%
EPS Q2Q%55.81%
EPS Next Y197.14%
EPS Next 2Y83.98%
EPS Next 3Y70.43%
EPS Next 5Y39.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.1%
Sales Q2Q%-34.99%
Revenue Next Year-0.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5Y2%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.36%
EBIT growth 5Y1.39%
EBIT Next Year39.66%
EBIT Next 3Y17.09%
EBIT Next 5Y9.39%
FCF growth 1Y67.05%
FCF growth 3Y22.4%
FCF growth 5Y14.97%
OCF growth 1Y3.87%
OCF growth 3Y2.03%
OCF growth 5Y0.01%
CROWN CASTLE INC / CCI 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.
How profitable is CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) stock?
CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CCI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) is 89.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -24.05.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CROWN CASTLE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) is expected to grow by 197.14% in the next year.