CCICAUTIOUS

CCI Gross Margin Analysis

73.7%

Updated 108h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Crown Castle's gross margin of 73.7% means that for every dollar of revenue the company earns, it keeps about 74 cents after covering the direct costs of providing its services, such as tower maintenance and leasing.

Sector Performance

88th percentile

CCI

73.7%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

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Deep Analysis

This figure sits well above the sector median of 44.6%, placing the company in the 88th percentile among its peers—a sign of strong pricing power or cost efficiency relative to competitors. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available, there is no trend data to assess whether this high margin is stable, improving, or deteriorating. The combination of a very high current margin with an unknown trend introduces uncertainty: the level alone suggests a competitive advantage, but the lack of historical direction makes it impossible to judge if that advantage is sustainable or eroding. This ambiguity does not directly support the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, but it also does not contradict it—the high margin is a positive factor, yet the absence of trend data reinforces the need for caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CCI?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are CCI's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.