SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) — Stock Score Summary

SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. SBA Communications is a high-quality telecom tower REIT, but it is highly leveraged and does not directly leverage our core 18-month macro themes.

SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, primarily cell towers, across the Americas and Africa. Operating as a REIT, its competitive moat is underpinned by the high barriers to entry in tower construction and long-term lease agreements with major wireless carriers, ensuring stable, recurring revenue streams. SBA is a critical infrastructure provider facilitating the ongoing demand for mobile data and 5G deployment.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$204.78
Market Cap$21.7B
P/E (TTM)21.88
P/E (Forward)25.64
Price/Book-4.64
Return on Invested Capital19.3%
Gross Margin74.2%
Operating Margin52.4%
Revenue Growth5.9%
Dividend Yield2.4%
Free Cash Flow$-302M

SBA Communications Corporation operates in the REIT - Specialty industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications Corporation’s (SBAC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (37), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does SBA Communications Corporation have an economic moat?
SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is SBA Communications Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is SBA Communications Corporation in?
SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Specialty industry (United States).
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