Crown Castle (CCI)vsUDR Inc (UDR)
CCI
Crown Castle
$88.78
+3.39%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.47B
UDR
UDR Inc
$36.34
+0.50%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $13.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crown Castle generates 141% more annual revenue ($4.21B vs $1.75B). CCI leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs 21.6%. CCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. UDR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CCI
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
UDR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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
+30.8%
Fair Value
$57.49
Current Price
$36.34
$21.15 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
Earnings expanding 97.6% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
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%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : UDR
The strongest argument for UDR centers on EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 22.2%.
Bear Case : CCI
The primary concerns for CCI are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : UDR
The primary concerns for UDR are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCI profiles as a declining stock while UDR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
UDR is growing revenue faster at 1.5% — sustainability is the question.
CCI generates stronger free cash flow (452M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UDR scores higher overall (59/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 21.6% 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 →UDR Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
UDR Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in apartments. The company is organized in Maryland with its headquarters in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
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