CCI vs EQIX
Crown Castle and Equinix, both Real Estate
Equinix is the larger company at $108B against $36B. On trailing earnings CCI is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 38.4 against 69.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year EQIX returned +43% against -25% for CCI. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts EQIX ahead, 8/10 against 3/10.
| Figure | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $75.55 | $1079 |
| Market cap | $36B | $108B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 38.4 | 69.5 |
| Dividend yield | 6.3% | 1.7% |
| 1-year return | -25% | +43% |
| 5-year return | -50% | +45% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Crown Castle
Revenue of $1.0B in Q2 2026, net income $94M. Its largest reported line is Towers, 92% of the disclosed total.
Equinix
Revenue of $2.6B in Q2 2026, net income $479M. Its largest reported line is Recurring, 46% of the disclosed total.
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