Crown Castle (CCI)vsAT&T Inc (T)
CCI
Crown Castle
$85.87
-0.35%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.47B
T
AT&T Inc
$25.75
+1.48%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $181.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AT&T Inc generates 2903% more annual revenue ($126.53B vs $4.21B). CCI leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs 16.9%. CCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. T earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
CCI
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
T
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.3%
Fair Value
$75.96
Current Price
$85.87
$9.91 premium
Margin of Safety
+18.9%
Fair Value
$32.23
Current Price
$25.75
$6.48 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Earnings declined 11.3%
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 : T
The strongest argument for T centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 22.7%.
Bear Case : CCI
The primary concerns for CCI are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : T
The primary concerns for T are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCI profiles as a declining stock while T is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
T is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
T generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
T scores higher overall (64/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 16.9% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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 →AT&T Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.
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