Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 6.81%
Is Crown Castle Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Crown Castle Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.81% is 101% above its 5-year average of 3.39%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-9.34%–6.81%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) is 6.81% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 638.34% (-1.27%).
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CCI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.81%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-1.27%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
2.54%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
3.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
3.66%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
3.98%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
3.38%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+638.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+167.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+100.88%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+86.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+71.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+101.76%
CCI Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) | — | 6.81% | -1.27% | 2.54% | 3.39% |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $56.87B | 11.50% | 11.48% | 11.91% | 11.67% |
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $57.93B | 24.52% | 13.86% | 8.28% | 6.49% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) | $63.53B | 1.30% | 1.16% | 1.23% | 1.39% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) | $69.02B | 8.55% | 9.56% | 9.08% | 8.33% |
| Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) | $9.07B | 3.51% | 3.52% | 3.39% | 3.41% |
| NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) | $8.83B | 6.10% | 6.31% | 6.25% | 5.96% |
| Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) | $7.13B | 3.66% | 3.42% | 3.48% | 3.75% |
| American Tower Corporation (AMT) | $89.65B | 6.67% | 6.82% | 5.60% | 5.44% |
| Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) | $102.40B | 4.36% | 3.85% | 3.82% | 3.61% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
6.8%
ROE
-27.2%
Crown Castle Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Crown Castle Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCI stock is 6.81%.
- Is Crown Castle Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Crown Castle Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.81% is 101% above its 5-year average of 3.39%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-9.34%–6.81%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCI stock is -1.27%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCI stock is 2.54%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCI stock is 3.39%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCI stock is 3.66%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCI stock is 3.98%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCI stock is 3.38%.
Crown Castle Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.81% |
| 2024-12-31 | -9.34% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.28% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.43% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.91% |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.12% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.91% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.15% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.47% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.63% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.96% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.49% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.27% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.49% |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.93% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.69% |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.48% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.61% |
| 2004-12-31 | -0.61% |
| 2003-12-31 | -1.07% |
| 2002-12-31 | -1.95% |
| 2001-12-31 | -0.89% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.09% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.26% |
| 1998-12-31 | -0.01% |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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