CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CCI - US22822V1017 - REIT
92.92 USD
-1.88 (-1.98%)
CCI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CCI while its profitability can be described as average. CCI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. Finally CCI also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CCI was profitable.
In the past year CCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CCI 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CCI (-14.66%) is worse than 89.66% of its industry peers.
CCI's Return On Invested Capital of 6.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCI outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
CCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.58%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.30%) for CCI is above the 3 year average (5.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -14.66% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 6.3% |
ROA(3y)-1.24%
ROA(5y)0.33%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.58%
ROIC(5y)5.04%
1.3 Margins
CCI's Operating Margin of 40.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCI outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
CCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CCI's Gross Margin of 72.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCI outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
CCI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 72.89% |
OM growth 3Y2.8%
OM growth 5Y4.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CCI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CCI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CCI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CCI has an Altman-Z score of 0.17. 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 (0.17) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCI is 10.14, which is on the high side as it means it would take CCI, 10.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.14, CCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.28 indicates that CCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.28, CCI is doing worse than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that CCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CCI has a worse Quick ratio (0.28) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CCI have decreased strongly by -73.26% in the last year.
CCI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.20% yearly.
The Revenue for CCI has decreased by -17.95% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, CCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.26%
EPS 3Y-3.22%
EPS 5Y4.2%
EPS Q2Q%15.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.95%
Revenue growth 3Y1.18%
Revenue growth 5Y2.65%
Sales Q2Q%-34.81%
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 20.23% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-67.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.47%
EPS Next 5Y20.23%
Revenue Next Year-35.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.68%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 127.29, the valuation of CCI can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CCI is valued a bit more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
CCI is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CCI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.91.
CCI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 127.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CCI.
82.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CCI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CCI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)30.3
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.45%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.99, CCI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CCI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CCI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.20%.
CCI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CCI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
CCI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
CCI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-54.2%
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.47%
NYSE:CCI (9/18/2025, 3:35:52 PM)
92.92
-1.88 (-1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.02%
Inst Owner Change-2.52%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change-1.37%
Market Cap40.46B
Analysts73.6
Price Target120.61 (29.8%)
Short Float %1.1%
Short Ratio1.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.45% |
Yearly Dividend6.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.2%
DP-54.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-75.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-172.34%
Max EPS beat(2)20.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-37.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-172.34%
Max EPS beat(4)20.85%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.88%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.2%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.2%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.05%
PT rev (1m)0.2%
PT rev (3m)4.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 127.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.91 | ||
| P/S | 7.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.27 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.03 |
EPS(TTM)0.73
EY0.79%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY3.24%
FCF(TTM)5.5
FCFY5.92%
OCF(TTM)7
OCFY7.54%
SpS12.45
BVpS-3.17
TBVpS-17.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)30.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -14.66% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 7.98% | ||
| ROIC | 6.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.1% | ||
| OM | 40.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 72.89% | ||
| FCFM | 44.19% |
ROA(3y)-1.24%
ROA(5y)0.33%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.58%
ROIC(5y)5.04%
ROICexc(3y)5.6%
ROICexc(5y)5.07%
ROICexgc(3y)8.46%
ROICexgc(5y)7.89%
ROCE(3y)7.06%
ROCE(5y)6.39%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.12%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.31%
OM growth 3Y2.8%
OM growth 5Y4.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 53.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.17 |
F-Score4
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)76.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-73.26%
EPS 3Y-3.22%
EPS 5Y4.2%
EPS Q2Q%15.52%
EPS Next Y-67.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.47%
EPS Next 5Y20.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.95%
Revenue growth 3Y1.18%
Revenue growth 5Y2.65%
Sales Q2Q%-34.81%
Revenue Next Year-35.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.68%
EBIT growth 3Y4.02%
EBIT growth 5Y7.43%
EBIT Next Year29.08%
EBIT Next 3Y12.38%
EBIT Next 5Y11.92%
FCF growth 1Y31.65%
FCF growth 3Y4.73%
FCF growth 5Y21.84%
OCF growth 1Y-6.64%
OCF growth 3Y2.57%
OCF growth 5Y1.75%