SBAC
BULLISH
$223.14
Live
SBA Communications Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $228.7
(+2.5%)
$162.41
52W Range
$245.16
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 19, 2026
Market cap
$23.67B
P/E
22.77
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
37.4%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
2.24%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
SBAC exhibits strong operational health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, indicating robust financial fundamentals despite a lack of Altman Z-Score data. The stock is currently trading at a significant discount to its growth-based intrinsic value of $289.1, providing a substantial margin of safety. While liquidity ratios are alarmingly low (Current Ratio 0.29), this is common in the REIT sector; however, the combination of high operating margins (52.44%) and a sustainable dividend payout supports a positive outlook. The bullish assessment is further reinforced by a strong analyst consensus and recent short-term price momentum.
Key Strengths
Strong operational health (Piotroski F-Score 8/9)
Exceptional profitability with 52.44% operating margins
Significant upside potential relative to intrinsic value ($289.1)
Sustainable dividend profile with a 45.31% payout ratio
Strong analyst consensus with a 'Buy' recommendation from 20 analysts
Key Risks
Severe liquidity risk indicated by a Current Ratio of 0.29 and Quick Ratio of 0.17
High PEG ratio (4.99) suggests the stock may be overvalued relative to its actual growth rate
Stagnant revenue growth (3.70% YoY) compared to explosive earnings growth
Negative book value (Price/Book -4.86) reflecting high leverage or asset depreciation
Bearish technical trend score (0/100) despite recent monthly gains
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$265.0
+18.8% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
63
Strong
65
70
45
75
60
AI Verdict
Strong fundamental health with valuation upside, tempered by liquidity concerns.
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Intrinsic Value Gap, Operating Margins, Liquidity Ratios
Confidence
80%
Value
65/100
P/E of 22.77 is reasonable for the sector, but PEG suggests growth doesn't justify the premium.
Positives
- Price is well below intrinsic value of $289.1
Watchpoints
- High PEG ratio of 4.99
- High Price/Sales ratio of 8.41
Future
70/100
Earnings growth is outstripping revenue growth, suggesting efficiency gains or one-time accounting benefits.
Positives
- Massive YoY earnings growth (115.6%)
Watchpoints
- Low revenue growth (3.7%)
Past
45/100
Long-term price performance has been weak, though short-term momentum is turning.
Positives
- Recent 1-month recovery (+21.9%)
Watchpoints
- Negative 5-year change (-16.6%)
- Poor earnings surprise track record (1/4 beats in last year)
Health
75/100
Operational health is excellent, but balance sheet liquidity is a structural REIT risk.
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 is very strong
Watchpoints
- Current ratio (0.29) is critically low
Dividend
60/100
Dividend is safe and sustainable, though not a primary driver for income investors.
Positives
- Conservative payout ratio (45.31%)
Watchpoints
- Relatively low yield (2.24%) for a REIT
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$223.14
Analyst Target
$228.7
Upside/Downside
+2.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for SBAC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-17
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SBAC
SBA Communications Corporation
Primary
|
-16.6% | -10.2% | -0.4% | +15.1% | +21.9% | -0.3% |
|
AVB
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Peer
|
+27.0% | +14.8% | -13.4% | -9.7% | -1.4% | -2.0% |
|
BEKE
KE Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
-73.3% | -5.8% | -31.2% | -14.2% | -3.7% | +1.7% |
|
REG
Regency Centers Corporation
Peer
|
+65.4% | +50.7% | +17.6% | +14.4% | +5.9% | +3.2% |
|
VICI
VICI Properties Inc.
Peer
|
+49.9% | +11.9% | +2.5% | -2.8% | -3.0% | +0.1% |
SBA
SBA Communications Corporation
Primary
5Y
-16.6%
3Y
-10.2%
1Y
-0.4%
6M
+15.1%
1M
+21.9%
1W
-0.3%
AVB
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+27.0%
3Y
+14.8%
1Y
-13.4%
6M
-9.7%
1M
-1.4%
1W
-2.0%
BEK
KE Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
-73.3%
3Y
-5.8%
1Y
-31.2%
6M
-14.2%
1M
-3.7%
1W
+1.7%
REG
Regency Centers Corporation
Peer
5Y
+65.4%
3Y
+50.7%
1Y
+17.6%
6M
+14.4%
1M
+5.9%
1W
+3.2%
VIC
VICI Properties Inc.
Peer
5Y
+49.9%
3Y
+11.9%
1Y
+2.5%
6M
-2.8%
1M
-3.0%
1W
+0.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
22.77
Forward P/E
27.97
PEG Ratio
4.99
P/B Ratio
-4.86
P/S Ratio
8.41
EV/Revenue
13.77
EV/EBITDA
21.4
Market Cap
$23.67B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
37.43%
Operating Margin
52.44%
Gross Margin
74.48%
ROE
N/A
ROA
8.25%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+3.7%
Earnings Growth
+115.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+3.73%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+113.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
0.29
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.17
Poor
Cash/Share
$2.5
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.7B
Gross Margin
75.6%
Op. Margin
54.1%
Net Margin
51.5%
Total Assets
$11.6B
Liabilities
$16.4B
Equity
$-4.9B
Debt/Equity
-3.37x
Operating CF
$0.3B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
79%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-02-26
$3.47
-14.5% surprise
2025-11-03
$2.2
+1.2% surprise
2025-08-04
$2.09
-7.5% surprise
Real Estate Sector Comparison
Comparing SBAC against 101 companies in the Real Estate sector
(5 bullish, 17 neutral, 79 bearish)
P/E Ratio
22.77
This Stock
vs
41.18
Sector Avg
-44.7%
(Discount)
Profit Margin
37.43%
This Stock
vs
10.28%
Sector Avg
+264.2%
(Superior)
Revenue Growth
3.7%
This Stock
vs
27019.31%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.29
This Stock
vs
6.29
Sector Avg
-95.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SBAC
SBA Communications Corporation
|
BULLISH | $23.67B | 22.77 | -% | 37.4% | $223.14 | |
|
AVB
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $25.45B | 21.41 | 9.8% | 38.1% | $178.77 | Compare |
|
BEKE
KE Holdings Inc.
|
BEARISH | $19.05B | 39.3 | 5.0% | 3.4% | $16.9 | Compare |
|
REG
Regency Centers Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $15.13B | 28.7 | 7.7% | 32.7% | $80.93 | Compare |
|
VICI
VICI Properties Inc.
|
BULLISH | $32.55B | 11.54 | 10.4% | 70.2% | $30.36 | Compare |
SBAC
SBA...
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$23.7B
P/E
22.8
ROE
-%
Price
$223.14
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | CHAN MARY S | Director | Option Exercise | 1,501 | $318,677 |
| 2026-03-06 | CIARFELLA MARK R. | Officer | Stock Award | 8,383 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | STOOPS JEFFREY A | Chairman of the Board | Stock Award | 24,276 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | CAVANAGH BRENDAN THOMAS | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 19,084 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | MONTAGNER MARC | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 4,523 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | CANE RICHARD M | Officer | Stock Award | 8,319 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | KOENIG JOSHUA | General Counsel | Stock Award | 7,985 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | DAY DONALD E. | Officer | Stock Award | 3,791 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | KREDI SAUL | Officer | Stock Award | 2,536 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | DAY DONALD E. | Officer | Option Exercise | 5,739 | $1,046,220 |
| 2026-01-20 | STOOPS JEFFREY A | Chairman of the Board | Option Exercise | 149,446 | $27,244,006 |
| 2026-01-20 | CAVANAGH BRENDAN THOMAS | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 55,741 | $10,161,584 |
| 2026-01-20 | KOENIG JOSHUA | General Counsel | Option Exercise | 9,121 | $1,662,758 |
| 2026-01-20 | KREDI SAUL | Officer | Option Exercise | 6,080 | $1,108,384 |
| 2025-12-29 | KOENIG JOSHUA | General Counsel | Gift | 517 | - |
CHAN MARY S
Director
2026-04-13
1,501 shares
·
$318,677
CIARFELLA MARK R.
Officer
2026-03-06
8,383 shares
STOOPS JEFFREY A
Chairman of the Board
2026-03-06
24,276 shares
CAVANAGH BRENDAN THOMAS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-06
19,084 shares
MONTAGNER MARC
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-06
4,523 shares
CANE RICHARD M
Officer
2026-03-06
8,319 shares
KOENIG JOSHUA
General Counsel
2026-03-06
7,985 shares
DAY DONALD E.
Officer
2026-03-06
3,791 shares
KREDI SAUL
Officer
2026-03-06
2,536 shares
DAY DONALD E.
Officer
2026-02-18
5,739 shares
·
$1,046,220
STOOPS JEFFREY A
Chairman of the Board
2026-01-20
149,446 shares
·
$27,244,006
CAVANAGH BRENDAN THOMAS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-20
55,741 shares
·
$10,161,584
KOENIG JOSHUA
General Counsel
2026-01-20
9,121 shares
·
$1,662,758
KREDI SAUL
Officer
2026-01-20
6,080 shares
·
$1,108,384
KOENIG JOSHUA
General Counsel
2025-12-29
517 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
20 analysts
Barclays
2026-04-16
Overweight
Overweight
Morgan Stanley
2026-04-09
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Wells Fargo
2026-04-07
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Truist Securities
2026-03-31
Buy
Hold
Bernstein
2026-03-05
Market Perform
Scotiabank
2026-03-02
Sector Perform
Sector Perform
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-02
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
RBC Capital
2026-03-02
Outperform
Outperform
Wells Fargo
2026-02-27
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2026-01-20
Buy
Buy
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