Crown Castle (CCI)vsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
CCI
Crown Castle
$94.49
+0.75%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $40.22B
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
$203.49
+0.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. generates 20% more annual revenue ($5.06B vs $4.21B). CCI leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs 4.5%. TKO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. TKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CCI
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TKO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.8%
Fair Value
$66.29
Current Price
$94.49
$28.20 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TKO.
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
Earnings expanding 63.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
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%
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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%.
Bull Case : TKO
The strongest argument for TKO centers on EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CCI
The primary concerns for CCI are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TKO
The primary concerns for TKO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 75.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCI profiles as a declining stock while TKO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
TKO is growing revenue faster at 25.9% — sustainability is the question.
TKO generates stronger free cash flow (675M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TKO scores higher overall (63/100 vs 49/100) and 25.9% revenue growth. 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 →TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a sports and entertainment company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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