SBAC (SBA Communications) Book Value per Share: $-44.80 (As of Mar. 2026)


SBAC SBA Communications Corp SBAC
85 GF Score
Price $182.67
GF Value $233.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SBA Communications Book Value per Share?

SBA Communications SBAC +0.33% 85 Book Value per Share is $-44.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBAC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $233.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

SBA Communications's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-44.80.

During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SBA Communications was 79.50% per year. The lowest was -267.60% per year. And the median was -3.90% per year.

SBA Communications's current price is $182.67. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-44.80. Hence, today's PB Ratio of SBA Communications is .


SBA Communications  (NAS:SBAC) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


SBA Communications Book Value per Share Related Terms


SBA Communications Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SBA Communications's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SBA Communications Book Value per Share Chart

SBA Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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SBA Communications Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SBAC vs WY, LAMR, GLPI: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, SBA Communications's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


SBA Communications PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, SBA Communications's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SBA Communications's PB Ratio falls into.


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SBA Communications Book Value per Share Calculation

SBA Communications's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-4,854-0)/106
=-45.93

SBA Communications's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-4,752-0)/106
=-44.80

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $-44.80 mean?
SBA Communications (SBAC) has a Book Value per Share of $-44.80 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on SBA Communications and its competitors.
Is SBA Communications' Book Value per Share too high?
SBA Communications' current Book Value per Share is $-44.80. Overall, SBA Communications has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBA Communications' Book Value per Share compare to WY and LAMR?
SBA Communications' Book Value per Share of $-44.80 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a REITs company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the REITs industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on SBA Communications and its competitors. SBA Communications's current Book Value per Share is $-44.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBA Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBA Communications (SBAC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $233.24, compared to a current price of $182.67 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $-44.80. SBA Communications' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SBA Communications (SBAC), the current Book Value per Share is $-44.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is SBA Communications (SBAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBA Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $182.67 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $233.24. GuruFocus considers SBA Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SBAC:

  • Book Value per Share: $-44.80
  • GF Value™: $233.24 vs. price of $182.67 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SBAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SBA Communications Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 0KYZ:UK4SB:Germany
Address 8051 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 33487
SBA Communications owns a portfolio of about 46,000 wireless towers throughout North America, South America, and Africa. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, who install equipment to support their wireless networks. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with most revenue in each market generated by the top three or four mobile carriers. It owns more than 17,000 towers in the US, which account for about 70% of leasing revenue. Internationally, SBA's largest markets are Brazil and Guatemala, where it owns roughly 12,000 and 5,000 towers, respectively. SBA operates as a real estate investment trust.
85GF Score

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