Crown Castle (CCI)vsPiedmont Office Realty Trust Inc (PDM)
CCI
Crown Castle
$88.78
+3.39%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.47B
PDM
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
$8.36
+1.70%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crown Castle generates 646% more annual revenue ($4.21B vs $564.99M). CCI leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs -14.8%. CCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. CCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CCI
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PDM
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.3%
Fair Value
$75.96
Current Price
$88.78
$12.82 premium
Margin of Safety
+72.6%
Fair Value
$30.96
Current Price
$8.36
$22.60 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 47.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -206.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.8%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCI
The strongest argument for CCI centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.1% and operating margin at 47.7%. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PDM
The strongest argument for PDM centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CCI
The primary concerns for CCI are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PDM
The primary concerns for PDM are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCI profiles as a declining stock while PDM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PDM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
PDM is growing revenue faster at -0.3% — sustainability is the question.
CCI generates stronger free cash flow (452M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCI scores higher overall (51/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 25.1% margins. PDM offers better value entry with a 72.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Crown Castle
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Crown Castle is a real estate investment trust and provider of shared communications infrastructure in the United States. Its network includes over 40,000 cell towers and nearly 80,000 route miles of fiber supporting small cells and fiber solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has 100 offices nationwide.
Visit Website →Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) is the owner, manager, developer, remodeler, and operator of high-quality Class A office properties located primarily in select submarkets within the seven major eastern US office markets. Most of your income is generated at Sunbelt.
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