Crown Castle (CCI)vsTPG RE Finance Trust Inc (TRTX)
CCI
Crown Castle
$88.78
+3.39%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $37.47B
TRTX
TPG RE Finance Trust Inc
$8.46
+1.81%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $661.31M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crown Castle generates 3086% more annual revenue ($4.21B vs $132.24M). TRTX leads profitability with a 45.6% profit margin vs 25.1%. TRTX trades at a lower P/E of 14.8x. CCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CCI
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TRTX
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.3%
Fair Value
$75.96
Current Price
$88.78
$12.82 premium
Margin of Safety
+23.0%
Fair Value
$11.69
Current Price
$8.46
$3.23 discount
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
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 21.1%
Earnings declined 97.2%
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 : TRTX
The strongest argument for TRTX centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.6% and operating margin at 17.1%.
Bear Case : CCI
The primary concerns for CCI are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TRTX
The primary concerns for TRTX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TRTX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
CCI is growing revenue faster at -4.8% — sustainability is the question.
CCI generates stronger free cash flow (452M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CCI scores higher overall (51/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 25.1% margins. TRTX offers better value entry with a 23.0% margin of safety. 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 →TPG RE Finance Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc., a commercial real estate finance company, originates, acquires and manages commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate-related debt instruments in North America. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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