Crown Castle (CCI)vsFathom Holdings Inc (FTHM)
CCI
Crown Castle
$88.78
+3.39%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.47B
FTHM
Fathom Holdings Inc
$0.91
-6.99%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $32.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crown Castle generates 902% more annual revenue ($4.21B vs $420.48M). CCI leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs -4.8%. CCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CCI
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
FTHM
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.3%
Fair Value
$75.96
Current Price
$88.78
$12.82 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FTHM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 47.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -206.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.8%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -49.5% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCI
The strongest argument for CCI centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.1% and operating margin at 47.7%. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FTHM
The strongest argument for FTHM centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : CCI
The primary concerns for CCI are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : FTHM
The primary concerns for FTHM are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCI profiles as a declining stock while FTHM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTHM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.98 — expect wider price swings.
FTHM is growing revenue faster at -1.2% — sustainability is the question.
CCI generates stronger free cash flow (452M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCI scores higher overall (51/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 25.1% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Crown Castle
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Crown Castle is a real estate investment trust and provider of shared communications infrastructure in the United States. Its network includes over 40,000 cell towers and nearly 80,000 route miles of fiber supporting small cells and fiber solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has 100 offices nationwide.
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REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Fathom Holdings Inc. provides cloud-based real estate brokerage services in the southern, Atlantic, southwestern, and western parts of the United States. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.
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