LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LAMR - Nasdaq - US5128161099 - REIT - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LAMR. LAMR was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of LAMR while its profitability can be described as average. LAMR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LAMR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LAMR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LAMR has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LAMR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LAMR (6.45%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 40.98%, LAMR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LAMR (7.11%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
LAMR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.98%. This is above the industry average of 5.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.45% | ||
| ROE | 40.98% | ||
| ROIC | 7.11% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)6.08%
ROE(3y)37.3%
ROE(5y)32.79%
ROIC(3y)7.98%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LAMR (19.06%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAMR has declined.
LAMR has a worse Operating Margin (23.71%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAMR has declined.
LAMR has a Gross Margin of 81.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: LAMR outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAMR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.06% | ||
| GM | 81.47% |
OM growth 3Y-6.38%
OM growth 5Y-3.92%
PM growth 3Y-8.94%
PM growth 5Y-5.03%
GM growth 3Y-1%
GM growth 5Y-1.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LAMR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
LAMR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LAMR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LAMR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LAMR has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is a bad value and indicates that LAMR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.72, LAMR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LAMR has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.19. This is a neutral value as LAMR would need 4.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LAMR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAMR outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.89 is on the high side and indicates that LAMR has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LAMR (2.89) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that LAMR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.57, LAMR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LAMR has a Quick Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that LAMR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LAMR has a Quick ratio (0.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LAMR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.40%.
LAMR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.56% yearly.
LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.58%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.71% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.4%
EPS 3Y-2.6%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%77.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%1.46%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LAMR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.14% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y69.59%
EPS Next 2Y29.65%
EPS Next 3Y23.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LAMR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.49.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAMR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LAMR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LAMR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAMR is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LAMR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAMR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAMR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LAMR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LAMR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LAMR's earnings are expected to grow with 23.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.65%
EPS Next 3Y23.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAMR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
LAMR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.78.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, LAMR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LAMR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.03%!
LAMR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LAMR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
LAMR pays out 143.41% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LAMR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP143.41%
EPS Next 2Y29.65%
EPS Next 3Y23.14%
NASDAQ:LAMR (7/14/2025, 3:46:04 PM)
125.63
-0.04 (-0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.59%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.78%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap12.86B
Analysts75.38
Price Target132.85 (5.75%)
Short Float %5.45%
Short Ratio7.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
Yearly Dividend5.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.03%
DP143.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-52.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-100.67%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.55%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-27.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.67%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.79%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.87%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.44%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.2%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.54%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.17 | ||
| P/S | 5.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.44 | ||
| P/B | 12.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.19 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)5.93
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)7.47
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)8.7
OCFY6.93%
SpS21.63
BVpS10.06
TBVpS-20.04
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.45% | ||
| ROE | 40.98% | ||
| ROCE | 9.01% | ||
| ROIC | 7.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.29% | ||
| OM | 23.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.06% | ||
| GM | 81.47% | ||
| FCFM | 34.55% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)6.08%
ROE(3y)37.3%
ROE(5y)32.79%
ROIC(3y)7.98%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
ROICexc(3y)8.04%
ROICexc(5y)7.62%
ROICexgc(3y)18.03%
ROICexgc(5y)17.14%
ROCE(3y)10.1%
ROCE(5y)9.52%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.27%
OM growth 3Y-6.38%
OM growth 5Y-3.92%
PM growth 3Y-8.94%
PM growth 5Y-5.03%
GM growth 3Y-1%
GM growth 5Y-1.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 181.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
F-Score6
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)45.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.67%
Profit Quality(3y)156.47%
Profit Quality(5y)167.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.4%
EPS 3Y-2.6%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%77.63%
EPS Next Y69.59%
EPS Next 2Y29.65%
EPS Next 3Y23.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%1.46%
Revenue Next Year2.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.36%
EBIT growth 3Y0.44%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year51.16%
EBIT Next 3Y18.25%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y25.9%
FCF growth 3Y7.15%
FCF growth 5Y8.84%
OCF growth 1Y13%
OCF growth 3Y5.96%
OCF growth 5Y6.73%