CROWN CASTLE INC (CCI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CCI • US22822V1017

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86.75 USD
+1.97 (+2.32%)
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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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • CCI's Return On Assets of 1.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CCI is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.09%, CCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% 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 5.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.52%) 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)5.52%
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

  • CCI's Profit Margin of 10.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCI outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCI has declined.
  • CCI has a Operating Margin of 48.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • CCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CCI has a better Gross Margin (74.06%) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 48.92%
PM (TTM) 10.41%
GM 74.06%
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

  • 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.
  • CCI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • CCI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 0.00, we must say that CCI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of CCI (0.00) is worse than 85.71% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (8.47) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.47
Altman-Z 0
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC7.53%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.26 indicates that CCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CCI's Current 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.
  • 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 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. CCI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CCI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -58.26%.
  • CCI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.10% yearly.
  • The Revenue for CCI has decreased by -35.08% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • 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)-35.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.1%
Sales Q2Q%-34.99%

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 2.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y113.99%
EPS Next 2Y72.63%
EPS Next 3Y45.75%
EPS Next 5Y39.64%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.14%
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. CCI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 85.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CCI.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CCI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CCI is more expensive than 67.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. CCI is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.14, CCI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.05, CCI is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 85.89
Fwd PE 40.14
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 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.16
EV/EBITDA 22.05
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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCI's earnings are expected to grow with 45.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.63%
EPS Next 3Y45.75%

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5. CCI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.65, CCI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • CCI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.41%

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

  • 468.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP468.47%
EPS Next 2Y72.63%
EPS Next 3Y45.75%
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 (4/6/2026, 1:14:06 PM)

86.75

+1.97 (+2.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners99.65%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change0.43%
Market Cap37.83B
Revenue(TTM)4.26B
Net Income(TTM)444.00M
Analysts75.83
Price Target102.73 (18.42%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio2.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.41%
Yearly Dividend4.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.55%
DP468.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13
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)-0.2%
PT rev (3m)-11.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 85.89
Fwd PE 40.14
P/S 8.87
P/FCF 13.16
P/OCF 12.37
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.05
EPS(TTM)1.01
EY1.16%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY2.49%
FCF(TTM)6.59
FCFY7.6%
OCF(TTM)7.01
OCFY8.08%
SpS9.78
BVpS-3.75
TBVpS-17.48
PEG (NY)0.75
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 48.92%
PM (TTM) 10.41%
GM 74.06%
FCFM 67.42%
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 Turnover0.14
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
F-Score7
WACC7.53%
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)-58.26%
EPS 3Y-36.04%
EPS 5Y-10.1%
EPS Q2Q%55.81%
EPS Next Y113.99%
EPS Next 2Y72.63%
EPS Next 3Y45.75%
EPS Next 5Y39.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.1%
Sales Q2Q%-34.99%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.14%
Revenue Next 5Y2%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.36%
EBIT growth 5Y1.39%
EBIT Next Year30.38%
EBIT Next 3Y11.33%
EBIT Next 5Y9.42%
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 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 85.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -23.14.


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 468.47%.