SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) EBITDA Margin: 77.67%
Is SBA Communications Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
SBA Communications Corporation's EBITDA margin of 77.67% is 15% above its 5-year average of 67.81%, near the high end of its 5-year range (63.64%–77.67%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 7.40% above its 12-month average of 72.32%.
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SBAC Average EBITDA Margin Chart
SBAC Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
SBAC EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
77.67%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
72.32%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
68.59%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
67.81%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
66.75%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
64.96%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
61.65%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.40%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.24%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.54%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+16.36%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+19.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+25.98%
SBAC Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) | $21.60B | 77.67% | 72.32% | 68.59% | 67.81% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM) | $17.37B | 75.83% | 68.91% | 69.43% | 72.10% |
| VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) | $30.27B | 90.93% | 91.72% | 85.36% | 89.05% |
| Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) | $10.77B | 76.06% | 72.22% | 71.81% | 70.25% |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.14B | 85.89% | 86.97% | 87.53% | 87.34% |
| NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) | $8.91B | 92.90% | 94.22% | 93.96% | 91.16% |
| Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) | $7.09B | 117.01% | 97.62% | 94.12% | 84.17% |
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) | $40.04B | 64.88% | 22.99% | 40.76% | 45.81% |
| Ventas, Inc. (VTR) | $40.78B | 38.37% | 38.85% | 40.07% | 42.73% |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $56.58B | 67.29% | 70.98% | 86.30% | 82.34% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
63.6%
EBITDA Margin
77.7%
Operating Margin
47.6%
Net Margin
35.7%
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
SBA Communications Corporation 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
SBA Communications Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)?
- The EBITDA margin for SBAC stock is 77.67%.
- Is SBA Communications Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- SBA Communications Corporation's EBITDA margin of 77.67% is 15% above its 5-year average of 67.81%, near the high end of its 5-year range (63.64%–77.67%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for SBAC stock is 72.32%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for SBAC stock is 68.59%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for SBAC stock is 67.81%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for SBAC stock is 66.75%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for SBAC stock is 64.96%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for SBAC stock is 61.65%.
SBA Communications Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 77.67% |
| 2024-12-31 | 66.97% |
| 2023-12-31 | 66.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | 63.64% |
| 2021-12-31 | 65.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | 66.95% |
| 2019-12-31 | 65.05% |
| 2018-12-31 | 66.54% |
| 2017-12-31 | 65.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | 65.37% |
| 2015-12-31 | 64.81% |
| 2014-12-31 | 64.66% |
| 2013-12-31 | 60.69% |
| 2012-12-31 | 58.90% |
| 2011-12-31 | 61.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | 58.88% |
| 2009-12-31 | 58.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | 54.34% |
| 2007-12-31 | 48.82% |
| 2006-12-31 | 48.04% |
| 2005-12-31 | 46.21% |
| 2004-12-31 | 41.87% |
| 2003-12-31 | 28.52% |
| 2002-12-31 | 26.63% |
| 2001-12-31 | 30.33% |
| 2000-12-31 | 3.40% |
| 1999-12-31 | 10.69% |
| 1998-12-31 | -5.08% |
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About SBA Communications Corporation
SBA Communications Corporation stands as a premier owner, operator, and provider of crucial wireless communication infrastructure across North, Central, and South America, in addition to South Africa. Guided by its mission to 'Build Better Wireless,' the company primarily earns revenue from two core business areas: the leasing of antenna space and providing comprehensive site development services. Its central activity revolves around renting out capacity on its shared communication towers to various wireless service providers through long-term contractual agreements. For further details, please visit www.sbasite.com.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
- CEO
- Brendan Thomas Cavanagh