(AMT) American Tower - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US03027X1000

AMT: Cell Towers, Data Centers, Communication Sites

American Tower Corp (NYSE:AMT) is one of the largest and most critical infrastructure players in the global communications landscape. As a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), AMT owns, operates, and develops multitenant communications properties, boasting an expansive portfolio of over 148,000 communication sites worldwide. This includes cell towers, rooftops, and other wireless communication assets, as well as a growing network of U.S. data centers that are increasingly interconnected to meet the rising demand for data storage and processing. AMT’s strategic position as a landlord to telecom operators makes it a linchpin in the digital economy, providing the physical infrastructure that underpins wireless communication and data transmission.

With a market capitalization of $88.7 billion, AMT operates at the intersection of telecom and real estate, offering a unique combination of stability and growth. Its financial metrics highlight a P/E ratio of 45.61, reflecting its premium valuation due to its critical role in enabling wireless connectivity. The forward P/E of 29.76 suggests expectations of continued growth, driven by the rollout of 5G networks and the increasing demand for data infrastructure. AMT’s price-to-book ratio of 24.35 indicates a high valuation relative to its book value, while its price-to-sales ratio of 7.94 underscores the scalability of its business model. As a REIT, AMT is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. However, its valuation multiples require careful consideration, as they reflect high expectations for future cash flows in a rapidly evolving telecom landscape.

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AMT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 99,236m
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Specialty
GiC Sub-Industry Telecom Tower REITs
IPO / Inception 1998-06-05

AMT Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -2.89%
Fundamental 54.6%
Dividend 68.0%
Rel. Strength Industry -0.34
Analysts 4.09/5
Fair Price Momentum 209.75 USD
Fair Price DCF 182.92 USD

AMT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.64%
Annual Growth 5y 7.42%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

AMT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 66.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 23.4%
Growth Correlation 5y -46.3%
CAGR 5y 3.47%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.08
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.59
Alpha 4.30
Beta 0.15
Volatility 26.19%
Current Volume 3789k
Average Volume 20d 2622.2k
What is the price of AMT stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 210.93 with a total of 3,789,022 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.64%, over one month by +11.38%, over three months by +9.85% and over the past year by +9.48%.
Is American Tower a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, American Tower (NYSE:AMT) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 54.56 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of AMT as of March 2025 is 209.75. This means that AMT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.56%.
Is AMT a buy, sell or hold?
American Tower has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.09. Therefor, it is recommend to buy AMT.
  • Strong Buy: 9
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for AMT stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, AMT American Tower will be worth about 226.5 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 210.93. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +7.4%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 229 8.5%
Analysts Target Price 235.3 11.5%
ValueRay Target Price 226.5 7.4%