Crown Castle (FRA:8CW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.37 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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FRA:8CW Crown Castle Inc FRA:8CW
62 GF Score
Price €65.00
GF Value €79.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Crown Castle FRA:8CW +1.56% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.37 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 6.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:8CW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 REITs companies, Crown Castle ranks worse than 94.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Crown Castle's current share price is €65.00. Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €19.26. Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8CW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.2   Med: 6.6   Max: 9.03
Current: 3.38

During the past years, Crown Castle's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.03. The lowest was 3.20. And the median was 6.60.

FRA:8CW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.22% of 554 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs FRA:8CW: 3.38

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Crown Castle's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-6.495. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €19.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Crown Castle  (FRA:8CW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

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

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


Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Crown Castle Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=65.00/19.26
=3.37

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Crown Castle's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-6.495/333.9520*333.9520
=-6.495

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Crown Castle Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.826 241.428 24.658
201612 19.871 241.432 27.486
201703 19.053 243.801 26.098
201706 18.451 244.955 25.155
201709 26.170 246.819 35.409
201712 25.663 246.524 34.764
201803 25.077 249.554 33.558
201806 25.919 251.989 34.350
201809 25.390 252.439 33.588
201812 24.508 251.233 32.577
201903 24.988 254.202 32.827
201906 24.514 256.143 31.961
201909 24.719 256.759 32.151
201912 22.693 256.974 29.491
202003 21.965 258.115 28.419
202006 20.924 257.797 27.105
202009 18.717 260.280 24.015
202012 18.044 260.474 23.134
202103 17.343 264.877 21.866
202106 16.740 271.696 20.576
202109 16.756 274.310 20.399
202112 16.917 278.802 20.263
202203 16.851 287.504 19.573
202206 17.174 296.311 19.356
202209 17.912 296.808 20.154
202212 16.240 296.797 18.273
202303 15.544 301.836 17.198
202306 14.985 305.109 16.402
202309 14.398 307.789 15.622
202312 13.492 306.746 14.689
202403 12.791 312.332 13.676
202406 12.084 314.175 12.845
202409 10.980 315.301 11.629
202412 -0.292 315.605 -0.309
202503 -2.662 319.799 -2.780
202506 -2.752 322.561 -2.849
202509 -2.921 324.800 -3.003
202512 -3.206 324.054 -3.304
202603 -3.806 330.213 -3.849
202606 -6.495 333.952 -6.495

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.37 mean?
Crown Castle (FRA:8CW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.37 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 6.60. Over the past decade, Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.20 to 9.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #522 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Crown Castle's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.37 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 6.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.20 to a high of 9.03. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Crown Castle's value of 3.37 is 316% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #522 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crown Castle has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Castle's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IRM and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #522 out of 554 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Crown Castle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Crown Castle's value of 3.37 is 316% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Castle's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.20 to 9.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.60 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Crown Castle has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.81, based on 554 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crown Castle's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.37 is 316% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Castle's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.37, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 6.60. 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 €79.14, compared to a current price of €65.00 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.37, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 6.60 and 316% above the REITs industry median of 0.81. Crown Castle's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crown Castle (FRA:8CW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.37 as of Jul. 28, 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 €65.00 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.14. GuruFocus considers Crown Castle to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8CW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.37 (49% below median its 10-year median of 6.60)
  • GF Value™: €79.14 vs. price of €65.00 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 316% above the REITs median (#522 of 554)

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.
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