Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 86.9x vs 5Y avg 48.1x · 95th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 2004–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of November 7, 2026, Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 86.9x, with a stock price of $88.60 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $2.43.
The current P/E is 80% above its 5-year average of 48.1x. Over the past five years, CCI's P/E has ranged from a low of 25.8x to a high of 87.1x, placing the current valuation at the 95th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Real Estate sector median P/E of 23.4x, CCI trades at a 271% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 170 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 190.4x.
Relative to the broader market, CCI commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.3x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our CCI DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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CCI P/E vs Peers
Data Centers and Towers peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $88B | 35.0 | 4.80 | +12% | |
| $20B | 19.3 | 0.17Best | +41% | |
| $1B | 1.1Lowest | - | +661%Best | |
| $148B | 7.1 | - | +104% | |
| $191B | 11.3 | - | -2% | |
| $174B | 16.7 | 0.56 | +1% | |
| $34B | 12.7 | 1.12 | - |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
CCI Historical P/E Data (2004–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q3 | Sep 30 2026 | $66.65 | $2.39 | 27.9x | -67% |
| FY2026 Q2 | - | $75.73 | $2.46 | 30.8x | -63% |
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $81.31 | $2.42 | 33.6x | -60% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $88.87 | $1.02 | 87.1x | +4% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $118.63 | $2.82 | 42.1x | -50% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $97.70 | $2.73 | 35.8x | -57% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $105.83 | $3.20 | 33.1x | -61% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $115.19 | $3.45 | 33.4x | -60% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $92.03 | $3.57 | 25.8x | -69% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $113.94 | $3.93 | 29.0x | -66% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $133.84 | $3.85 | 34.8x | -59% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $135.64 | $3.86 | 35.1x | -58% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $144.55 | $3.72 | 38.9x | -54% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $168.38 | $3.56 | 47.3x | -44% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $184.60 | $3.36 | 54.9x | -35% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $208.74 | $2.52 | 82.8x | -2% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $173.32 | $2.88 | 60.2x | -28% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $195.10 | $2.45 | 79.6x | -5% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Mar 31 2021 | $172.13 | $2.09 | 82.4x | -2% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $159.19 | $2.34 | 68.0x | -19% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 30 2020 | $166.50 | $1.60 | 104.1x | +24% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $167.35 | $1.73 | 96.7x | +15% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $144.40 | $1.77 | 81.6x | -3% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $142.15 | $1.79 | 79.4x | -6% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $139.01 | $1.69 | 82.3x | -2% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $130.35 | $1.51 | 86.3x | +3% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $128.00 | $1.42 | 90.1x | +7% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $108.63 | $1.23 | 88.3x | +5% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $111.33 | $1.07 | 104.0x | +24% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $107.82 | $0.95 | 113.5x | +35% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $109.61 | $0.90 | 121.8x | +45% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $111.01 | $1.02 | 108.8x | +29% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $99.98 | $1.20 | 83.3x | -1% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $100.18 | $1.25 | 80.1x | -5% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $94.45 | $1.16 | 81.4x | -3% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $86.77 | $0.94 | 92.3x | +10% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $94.21 | $0.98 | 96.1x | +14% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $101.43 | $1.00 | 101.4x | +21% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $86.50 | $1.24 | 69.8x | -17% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $86.45 | $1.47 | 58.8x | -30% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 30 2015 | $78.87 | $1.42 | 55.5x | -34% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $80.30 | $1.43 | 56.2x | -33% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $82.54 | $1.01 | 81.8x | -3% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $78.70 | $0.91 | 86.6x | +3% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $80.53 | $0.46 | 175.5x | +109% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $74.26 | $0.33 | 225.8x | +168% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $73.78 | $0.47 | 157.0x | +87% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $73.43 | $0.28 | 262.3x | +212% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $73.03 | $0.32 | 226.2x | +169% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $72.39 | $0.30 | 239.0x | +184% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $69.64 | $0.52 | 133.2x | +58% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $72.16 | $0.64 | 112.2x | +33% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $64.10 | $0.88 | 72.8x | -13% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $58.66 | $0.89 | 65.9x | -22% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $53.34 | $0.58 | 92.0x | +9% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $44.80 | $0.53 | 84.5x | +0% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $40.67 | $0.50 | 81.3x | -3% |
| FY2005 Q1 | - | $16.06 | $0.68 | 23.6x | -72% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $16.64 | $0.96 | 17.3x | -79% |
| FY2004 Q3 | - | $14.88 | $0.82 | 18.1x | -78% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 84.2x
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CCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCI stock.
What is CCI's P/E ratio?
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 86.9x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $2.43. The 5-year average P/E is 48.1x and the historical range spans 25.8x to 87.1x.
Is CCI stock overvalued or undervalued?
CCI trades at 86.9x P/E, above its 5-year average of 48.1x. The 95th percentile ranking within the 25.8x–87.1x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is CCI stock expensive?
Yes, CCI is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 86.9x is above the 5-year average of 48.1x and also above the Real Estate sector median of 23.4x. The stock sits at the 95th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is CCI's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, CCI's P/E ratio has ranged from 25.8x to 87.1x, with a median of 38.9x and an average of 48.1x. The current P/E of 86.9x places the stock at the 95th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2004–2026.
How does CCI's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
CCI trades at 86.9x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 26.3x. The 230% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does CCI's valuation compare to Real Estate peers?
Crown Castle Inc. P/E of 86.9x compares to the Real Estate sector median of 23.4x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is CCI's PEG ratio?
CCI PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 86.9x and EPS growth of 111.4%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is CCI's earnings yield?
CCI earnings yield is 1.15%, the inverse of its 86.9x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.