Crown Castle (FRA:8CW) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €3.73 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:8CW Crown Castle Inc FRA:8CW
61 GF Score
Price €68.50
GF Value €77.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Crown Castle FRA:8CW 61 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8CW with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €77.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Crown Castle's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.895. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €3.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Crown Castle's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 13.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.20% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Crown Castle was 56.90% per year. The lowest was 7.30% per year. And the median was 15.90% per year.

As of today (2026-07-17), Crown Castle's current stock price is €68.50. Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.73. Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 18.36.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Crown Castle was 83.00. The lowest was 17.41. And the median was 56.69.


Crown Castle  (FRA:8CW) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=68.50/3.73
=18.36

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Crown Castle was 83.00. The lowest was 17.41. And the median was 56.69.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Crown Castle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Crown Castle 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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FRA:8CW vs IRM, SBAC, WY: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


FRA:8CW
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Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Crown Castle's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.895/330.2130*330.2130
=0.895

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Crown Castle Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.739 241.018 1.012
201609 0.435 241.428 0.595
201612 0.598 241.432 0.818
201703 0.465 243.801 0.630
201706 0.457 244.955 0.616
201709 0.408 246.819 0.546
201712 0.527 246.524 0.706
201803 0.162 249.554 0.214
201806 0.547 251.989 0.717
201809 0.383 252.439 0.501
201812 0.477 251.233 0.627
201903 0.068 254.202 0.088
201906 0.417 256.143 0.538
201909 0.269 256.759 0.346
201912 0.620 256.974 0.797
202003 0.446 258.115 0.571
202006 0.725 257.797 0.929
202009 0.562 260.280 0.713
202012 1.135 260.474 1.439
202103 0.547 264.877 0.682
202106 0.918 271.696 1.116
202109 0.664 274.310 0.799
202112 0.810 278.802 0.959
202203 0.580 287.504 0.666
202206 1.038 296.311 1.157
202209 0.847 296.808 0.942
202212 0.981 296.797 1.091
202303 0.570 301.836 0.624
202306 1.574 305.109 1.704
202309 0.402 307.789 0.431
202312 3.575 306.746 3.848
202403 1.167 312.332 1.234
202406 1.557 314.175 1.636
202409 1.366 315.301 1.431
202412 1.815 315.605 1.899
202503 1.275 319.799 1.317
202506 1.571 322.561 1.608
202509 1.308 324.800 1.330
202512 1.574 324.054 1.604
202603 0.895 330.213 0.895

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.73 mean?
Crown Castle (FRA:8CW) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.73 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors.
Is Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Crown Castle's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.73. Overall, Crown Castle has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to IRM and SBAC?
Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.73 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a REITs company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the REITs industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. Crown Castle's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Castle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Castle (FRA:8CW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €77.86, compared to a current price of €68.50 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.73. Crown Castle's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crown Castle (FRA:8CW), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.73 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 Crown Castle (FRA:8CW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Castle stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €68.50 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €77.86. GuruFocus considers Crown Castle to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8CW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €3.73
  • GF Value™: €77.86 vs. price of €68.50 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8CW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Crown Castle Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 8020 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, USA, 77024-1908
Crown Castle owns or manages roughly 40,000 wireless towers in the United States. It leases space on its towers to wireless service providers, which install equipment to support their wireless networks. The company has a very concentrated customer base, with about 90% of its revenue from the Big Three US mobile carriers: Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Crown Castle has plans to divest its fiber business, which is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026. After that, it will be a stand-alone tower operator. Crown Castle operates as a real estate investment trust.
61GF Score

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