Crown Castle (CCI)vsHewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
CCI
Crown Castle
$94.49
+0.75%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $40.22B
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$53.73
+2.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 821% more annual revenue ($38.79B vs $4.21B). CCI leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs 4.0%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CCI
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
HPE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.8%
Fair Value
$66.29
Current Price
$94.49
$28.20 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HPE.
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
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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%
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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%.
Bull Case : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CCI
The primary concerns for CCI are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 45.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCI profiles as a declining stock while HPE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
HPE generates stronger free cash flow (827M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 49/100) and 40.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Visit Website →Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is an American multinational enterprise information technology company based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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