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Crown CastleCCI +0.04%62 EV-to-EBIT is 26.81 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 50.62. GuruFocus rates CCI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 REITs companies, Crown Castle ranks worse than 68.6% on this metric.
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Crown Castle's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $54,623 Mil.
Crown Castle's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,003 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Crown Castle EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Castle's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Crown Castle's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Crown Castle's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Castle's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Crown Castle's current Enterprise Value is $53,693 Mil.
Crown Castle's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,003 Mil.
* 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 (CCI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.81 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 50.62. Over the past decade, Crown Castle's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 26.81 to 67.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #450 out of 656 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Crown Castle's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Crown Castle's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.81 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 50.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.81 to a high of 67.24. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.19. Crown Castle's value of 26.81 is 47.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #450 out of 656 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to IRM and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #450 out of 656 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Crown Castle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.19. Crown Castle's value of 26.81 is 47.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Castle's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 26.81 to 67.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.62 vs. the industry median of 18.19, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.19, based on 656 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crown Castle's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.81 is 47.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Castle's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.81, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 50.62. 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 (CCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.04, compared to a current price of $73.64 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.81, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 50.62 and 47.4% above the REITs industry median of 18.19. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crown Castle (CCI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.81 as of Aug. 12, 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 (CCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Castle stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $73.64 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.04.
GuruFocus considers Crown Castle to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CCI:
EV-to-EBIT: 26.81 (47% below median its 10-year median of 50.62)
GF Value™: $90.04 vs. price of $73.64 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.4% above the REITs median (#450 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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