Crown Castle [CCI] vs Equinix [EQIX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Crown Castle
NYSE
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Equinix
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Crown Castle wins in 12 metrics, Equinix wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Crown Castle appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Crown Castle | Equinix | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 36.57 | 76.35 | Crown Castle |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -32.24 | 5.37 | Crown Castle |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -21.39 | 154.90 | Crown Castle |
| PEG Ratio | 2.36 | 4.10 | Crown Castle |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.75 | 24.88 | Crown Castle |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -71.71% | 11.13% | Equinix |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 47.92% | 22.58% | Crown Castle |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 47.92% | 22.58% | Crown Castle |
| Return on Equity | -183.28% | 7.51% | Equinix |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.03% | 3.13% | Crown Castle |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.72B | $183.00M | Crown Castle |
| Dividend Yield | 4.71% | 2.93% | Crown Castle |
| 1-Year Return | -8.52% | -6.74% | Equinix |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.85 | 8.48 | Crown Castle |
| Enterprise Value | $73.75B | $93.91B | Equinix |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 11.40 | 10.52 | Equinix |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 73.77% | 51.95% | Crown Castle |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $15 | $92 | Equinix |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-9.00 | $10.13 | Equinix |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.91 | 0.89 | Equinix |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Crown Castle vs Equinix Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Castle | -0.06% | 1.73% | -3.38% | 1.26% | 11.51% | 15.17% |
| Equinix | -0.53% | -0.41% | -2.15% | -10.12% | -16.04% | -18.22% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Castle | -8.52% | -40.72% | -37.24% | 22.75% | 150.18% | 325.50% |
| Equinix | -6.74% | 15.13% | -1.88% | 187.29% | 745.12% | 1,874.41% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Crown Castle vs Equinix
| Metric | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $44.28B | $75.69B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,932,200 | 379,610 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 3,140,677 | 507,793 |
| Last Close | $102.80 | $772.19 |
| 52 Week Range | $84.20 - $120.92 | $701.41 - $994.03 |
| % from 52W High | -14.99% | -22.32% |
| All-Time High | $209.87 (Dec 27, 2021) | $994.03 (Nov 25, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -51.02% | -22.32% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.04% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.16% | 0.22% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.72% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.48% | 0.23% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -1.83% | 0.08% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -21.39 | 154.90 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-3.18 | $143.91 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.22 | $37.40 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.05B | $3.49B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.33B | $2.25B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.71% | 2.93% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.68 | $22.59 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Crown Castle vs Equinix
| Metric | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 36.57 | 76.35 |
| Forward P/E | 37.94 | 57.81 |
| PEG Ratio | 2.36 | 4.10 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 6.85 | 8.48 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -32.24 | 5.37 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $44.28B | $75.69B |
| Enterprise Value | $73.75B | $93.91B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 11.40 | 10.52 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 18.75 | 24.88 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.91 | 0.89 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-3.18 | $143.91 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Crown Castle vs Equinix
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.06B | $2.23B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $268.00M | $1.08B |
| Gross Profit | $793.00M | $1.14B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $523.00M | $474.00M |
| EBITDA | $696.00M | $1.01B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $289.00M | $392.00M |
| Income Tax | $5.00M | $49.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-464.00M | $343.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $60.00M | $2.95B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.09B | $5.51B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $2.95B | $3.33B |
| Long-Term Debt | $27.90B | $18.10B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-1.25B | $13.91B |
| Retained Earnings | $-19.68B | $-5.71B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $22.58B | $21.49B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $451.00M | $806.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-750.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $601.00M | $59.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-28.00M | $-33.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-21.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.69M | 1.98M |
| Short Ratio | 1.50 | 3.14 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,932,200 | 379,610 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 3,140,677 | 507,793 |
| Shares Outstanding | 434.60M | 97.29M |
| Float Shares | 434.38M | 97.49M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.98% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Crown Castle vs Equinix
| Metric | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.68 | $22.59 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.71% | 2.93% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $5.69 | $17.27 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.39% | 0.51% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $17.07 | $51.80 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 14, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |