Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) EBITDA Margin: 64.88%
Is Crown Castle Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Crown Castle Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 64.88% is 42% above its 5-year average of 45.81%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-18.89%–64.88%).
The EBITDA margin for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) is 64.88% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 182.15% (22.99%).
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CCI EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
64.88%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
22.99%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
40.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
45.81%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
48.86%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
48.84%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
48.85%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+182.15%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+59.19%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+41.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+32.78%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+32.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+32.80%
CCI Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) | $40.76B | 64.88% | 22.99% | 40.76% | 45.81% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) | $30.59B | 90.93% | 91.72% | 85.36% | 89.05% |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $56.87B | 67.29% | 70.98% | 86.30% | 82.34% |
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $57.93B | 61.76% | 71.93% | 80.32% | 82.35% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) | $63.53B | 58.69% | 55.16% | 54.19% | 58.65% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) | $69.02B | 123.46% | 103.80% | 95.17% | 91.58% |
| Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) | $10.68B | 76.06% | 72.22% | 71.81% | 70.25% |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.07B | 85.89% | 86.97% | 87.53% | 87.34% |
| NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) | $8.83B | 92.90% | 94.22% | 93.96% | 91.16% |
| Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) | $7.13B | 117.01% | 97.62% | 94.12% | 84.17% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
65.7%
EBITDA Margin
64.9%
Operating Margin
48.0%
Net Margin
25.1%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Crown Castle Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Crown Castle Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The EBITDA margin for CCI stock is 64.88%.
- Is Crown Castle Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Crown Castle Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 64.88% is 42% above its 5-year average of 45.81%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-18.89%–64.88%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for CCI stock is 22.99%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for CCI stock is 40.76%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for CCI stock is 45.81%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for CCI stock is 48.86%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for CCI stock is 48.84%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for CCI stock is 48.85%.
Crown Castle Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 64.88% |
| 2024-12-31 | -18.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | 58.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | 58.27% |
| 2021-12-31 | 54.50% |
| 2020-12-31 | 57.36% |
| 2019-12-31 | 54.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | 51.92% |
| 2017-12-31 | 51.77% |
| 2016-12-31 | 50.42% |
| 2015-12-31 | 54.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | 51.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | 51.97% |
| 2012-12-31 | 50.83% |
| 2011-12-31 | 56.75% |
| 2010-12-31 | 33.18% |
| 2009-12-31 | 46.58% |
| 2008-12-31 | 47.65% |
| 2007-12-31 | 49.81% |
| 2006-12-31 | 53.94% |
| 2005-12-31 | 46.56% |
| 2004-12-31 | 44.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | 51.71% |
| 2002-12-31 | 41.75% |
| 2001-12-31 | 42.00% |
| 2000-12-31 | 50.07% |
| 1999-12-31 | 54.89% |
| 1998-12-31 | 48.63% |
| 1997-12-31 | 18.47% |
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About Crown Castle Inc.
Crown Castle Inc. specializes in critical digital infrastructure across the United States. The company actively manages, operates, and leases an expansive network, featuring over 40,000 cellular communication towers and approximately 80,000 miles of fiber optic cable. This comprehensive infrastructure underpins both small cell deployments and various advanced fiber solutions, spanning every significant U.S. metropolitan area. Through these vital connections, Crown Castle links communities and urban centers to essential data, cutting-edge technology, and indispensable wireless services, thereby delivering crucial information, innovative concepts, and communication capabilities to individuals and enterprises alike. More information can be found at www.crowncastle.com.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
- CEO
- Christian H. Hillabrant