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Crown CastleCCI +0.54%62 EV-to-OCF is 20.53 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 28.09. 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 930 REITs companies, Crown Castle ranks worse than 58.39% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Crown Castle's Enterprise Value is $53,863 Mil.
Crown Castle's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,624 Mil. Therefore, Crown Castle's EV-to-OCF for today is 20.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Castle's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CCI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.44 Med: 28.09 Max: 43.02
Current: 20.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Crown Castle was 43.02. The lowest was 20.44. And the median was 28.09.
CCI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 58.39% of 930
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.16
vs CCI: 20.53
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Crown Castle's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Crown Castle's share price for today is $74.04.
Crown Castle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.970.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Crown Castle EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Crown Castle EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Castle's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Crown Castle's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Castle's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Crown Castle's current Enterprise Value is $53,863 Mil.
Crown Castle's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $2,624 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-OCF of 20.53 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is 27% below median its historical median of 28.09. Over the past decade, Crown Castle's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 20.44 to 43.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #543 out of 930 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Crown Castle's EV-to-OCF too high?
Crown Castle's current EV-to-OCF of 20.53 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 28.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.44 to a high of 43.02. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.16. Crown Castle's value of 20.53 is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #543 out of 930 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-OCF compare to IRM and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #543 out of 930 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Crown Castle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.16. Crown Castle's value of 20.53 is 13.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Castle's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 20.44 to 43.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.09 vs. the industry median of 18.16, 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-OCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-OCF among REITs companies is 18.16, based on 930 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crown Castle's current EV-to-OCF of 20.53 is 13.1% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 18.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Castle's current EV-to-OCF is 20.53, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 28.09. 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 $74.04 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.53, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 28.09 and 13.1% above the REITs industry median of 18.16. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crown Castle (CCI), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.53 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 $74.04 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.04.
GuruFocus considers Crown Castle to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CCI:
EV-to-OCF: 20.53 (27% below median its 10-year median of 28.09)
GF Value™: $90.04 vs. price of $74.04 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% above the REITs median (#543 of 930)
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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