CCI (Crown Castle) EV-to-FCF: 24.09 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 62% Below Median


CCI Crown Castle Inc CCI
61 GF Score
Price $82.14
GF Value $89.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Crown Castle EV-to-FCF?

Crown Castle CCI -2.60% 61 EV-to-FCF is 24.09 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 63.13. GuruFocus rates CCI with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 740 REITs companies, Crown Castle ranks worse than 53.65% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Crown Castle's Enterprise Value is $65,674 Mil. Crown Castle's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,726 Mil. Therefore, Crown Castle's EV-to-FCF for today is 24.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Castle's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

CCI' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.97   Med: 63.13   Max: 146.62
Current: 24.09

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Crown Castle was 146.62. The lowest was 18.97. And the median was 63.13.

CCI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
53.65% of 740 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 23.095 vs CCI: 24.09

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-06-24), Crown Castle's stock price is $82.14. Crown Castle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.420. Therefore, Crown Castle's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 33.94.


Crown Castle  (NYSE:CCI) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=82.14/2.420
=33.94

Crown Castle's share price for today is $82.14.
Crown Castle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.420.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Crown Castle EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Crown Castle EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crown Castle's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

Crown Castle Annual Data
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EV-to-FCF
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Crown Castle Quarterly Data
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CCI vs IRM, SBAC, WY: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Crown Castle's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Crown Castle EV-to-FCF Calculation

Crown Castle's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=65674.165/2726
=24.09

Crown Castle's current Enterprise Value is $65,674 Mil.
Crown Castle's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,726 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 24.09 mean?
Crown Castle (CCI) has a EV-to-FCF of 24.09 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 63.13. Over the past decade, Crown Castle's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 18.97 to 146.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #397 out of 740 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Crown Castle's EV-to-FCF too high?
Crown Castle's current EV-to-FCF of 24.09 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 63.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.97 to a high of 146.62. The REITs industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.10. Crown Castle's value of 24.09 is 4.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #397 out of 740 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Castle has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Castle's EV-to-FCF compare to IRM and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Crown Castle ranks #397 out of 740 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Crown Castle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.10. Crown Castle's value of 24.09 is 4.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Castle's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 18.97 to 146.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.13 vs. the industry median of 23.10, 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-FCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-FCF among REITs companies is 23.10, based on 740 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crown Castle's current EV-to-FCF of 24.09 is 4.3% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Crown Castle and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Castle's current EV-to-FCF is 24.09, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 63.13. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.70, compared to a current price of $82.14 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 24.09, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 63.13 and 4.3% above the REITs industry median of 23.10. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crown Castle (CCI), the current EV-to-FCF is 24.09 as of Jun. 24, 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 $82.14 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.70. GuruFocus considers Crown Castle to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CCI:

  • EV-to-FCF: 24.09 (62% below median its 10-year median of 63.13)
  • GF Value™: $89.70 vs. price of $82.14 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.3% above the REITs median (#397 of 740)

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 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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