Stockchase InsightsCrown Castle InternationalCCIBUY ON WEAKNESSSep 27, 2023
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CCI operates as a cell tower company and is now trading at 13.4x times' EV/EBITDA (historical averages range from 13.4x to 26x in the last five years). In the last few years CCI’s growth in dividend payment has been quite consistent supported by growth in underlying cash flow. Growth was mainly through organic growth (price increase mostly) and the acquisition of other cell towers. Similar to other real estate names, the balance sheet is leveraged, with net debt of around $28.2B and net debt/EBITDA is 5.6x. CCI is a high-quality cell tower company that has consistently raised dividends. High interest rates are a near-term headwind for real estate companies in general (higher interest expense, lower trading multiple due to other attractive alternatives). Given that CCI is trading at its lowest valuation in years, we would be comfortable adding CCI here, though the stock may not start to perform until the current worry over interest rates abates somewhat. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
Really an oligopoly among the 3-4 major owners, who provide service to 3-4 operators. One of the operators is coming off cell towers, and that space will need to be leased. Big question is what does satellite connectivity do to cell towers? Too many headwinds.
Great growth stock the past 15 years. Ownership of cellphone towers very profitable. However, growth slowing down. Higher interest rates also hard on business.
Likes real estate, despite rising rates, because he thinks we're getting close to that terminal rate. Big pullback, but trying to stabilize. Speed of descent has slowed. Well established. Likes it longer term. Pick away at it. If it breaks below October lows, re-evaluate.
Allan Tong’s Discover PicksCrown Castle which pays a higher 3.43% dividend, but trades at a higher 51.3x PE. In fact, CCI is worth a look as well, having beaten its last four quarters with its next earnings to be released on July 20. Both valuations may water the eys of some investors. Fair enough. However, AMT and CCI enjoy a duopoly. Read Oligopolies, duopolies, 3 telcos stocks examined for our full analysis.
If you like 5G and increase in data consumption, you're better to buy the tower operators like AMT, CCI, and SBAC. All 3 are down on the year, but growth profile is robust.
(A Top Pick Oct 27/20, Up 17%) US tower operator. A bit disappointed in revenue and margin growth. Will still benefit from 5G. He now prefers AMT and others. Still owns, but not accumulating.
CCI operates as a cell tower company and is now trading at 13.4x times' EV/EBITDA (historical averages range from 13.4x to 26x in the last five years). In the last few years CCI’s growth in dividend payment has been quite consistent supported by growth in underlying cash flow. Growth was mainly through organic growth (price increase mostly) and the acquisition of other cell towers. Similar to other real estate names, the balance sheet is leveraged, with net debt of around $28.2B and net debt/EBITDA is 5.6x. CCI is a high-quality cell tower company that has consistently raised dividends. High interest rates are a near-term headwind for real estate companies in general (higher interest expense, lower trading multiple due to other attractive alternatives). Given that CCI is trading at its lowest valuation in years, we would be comfortable adding CCI here, though the stock may not start to perform until the current worry over interest rates abates somewhat.
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