CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CCI • US22822V1017

91.86 USD
+1.48 (+1.64%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
91.81 USD
-0.05 (-0.05%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 6:39:14 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CCI. CCI was compared to 28 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. CCI has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CCI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CCI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years CCI 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • CCI has a Return On Assets of 1.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CCI underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • CCI has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCI is in line with the industry average of 4.75%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.75%) for CCI is below the current ROIC(6.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.41%, CCI is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCI has declined.
  • CCI has a better Operating Margin (48.91%) than 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 RankSector 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%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCI is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CCI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CCI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CCI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.04, we must say that CCI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CCI has a worse Altman-Z score (0.04) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CCI is 8.47, which is on the high side as it means it would take CCI, 8.47 years of fcf income to pay off 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.47
Altman-Z 0.04
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.3%
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 0.26. 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 78.57% 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.
  • CCI's Quick ratio of 0.26 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCI is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.26
Quick Ratio 0.26
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. 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%.
  • CCI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -6.10% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CCI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.64% on average per year.
  • 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

  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 90.95, CCI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 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.
  • CCI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.16.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.61, CCI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • CCI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.10, CCI is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 90.95
Fwd PE 30.61
CCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CCI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CCI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CCI is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.9
EV/EBITDA 22.89
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.
  • 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)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y83.98%
EPS Next 3Y70.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.84%, which is a nice return.
  • CCI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.39.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CCI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.84%

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.
  • CCI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
CCI Yearly Dividends per shareCCI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

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%
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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CROWN CASTLE INC

NYSE:CCI (2/17/2026, 6:39:14 PM)

After market: 91.81 -0.05 (-0.05%)

91.86

+1.48 (+1.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners98.85%
Inst Owner Change0.78%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change-0.79%
Market Cap39.96B
Revenue(TTM)4.26B
Net Income(TTM)444.00M
Analysts76.52
Price Target111.47 (21.35%)
Short Float %1.74%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-31.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 90.95
Fwd PE 30.61
P/S 9.37
P/FCF 13.9
P/OCF 13.07
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.89
EPS(TTM)1.01
EY1.1%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY3.27%
FCF(TTM)6.61
FCFY7.19%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY7.65%
SpS9.8
BVpS-3.76
TBVpS-17.52
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.04
F-Score7
WACC7.3%
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 90.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -24.44.


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.