LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:LAMR • US5128161099
135.7 USD
-0.32 (-0.24%)
At close: Mar 10, 2026
135.7 USD
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After Hours: 3/10/2026, 4:30:03 PM
This LAMR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall LAMR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LAMR against 28 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. LAMR has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. LAMR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. LAMR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LAMR was profitable.
- LAMR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LAMR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LAMR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.46%, LAMR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- LAMR's Return On Equity of 58.01% is amongst the best of the industry. LAMR outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.99%, LAMR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAMR is above the industry average of 5.05%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.40%) for LAMR is below the current ROIC(8.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.46% | ||
| ROE | 58.01% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% |
ROA(3y)7.17%
ROA(5y)6.94%
ROE(3y)44.42%
ROE(5y)40.36%
ROIC(3y)8.4%
ROIC(5y)8.11%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 25.89%, LAMR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAMR has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.81%, LAMR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAMR has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of LAMR (81.76%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAMR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.89% | ||
| GM | 81.76% |
OM growth 3Y3.64%
OM growth 5Y3.8%
PM growth 3Y6.28%
PM growth 5Y10.82%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.43%
2. LAMR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LAMR is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LAMR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- LAMR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LAMR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that LAMR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- LAMR has a Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAMR outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LAMR is 5.02, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LAMR, 5.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LAMR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.02) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.14 is on the high side and indicates that LAMR has dependencies on debt financing.
- LAMR's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAMR is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- LAMR has a Current Ratio of 0.58. 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 Current ratio (0.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LAMR has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that LAMR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.58, LAMR is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. LAMR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LAMR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.46%, which is quite impressive.
- LAMR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.74% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.68% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.63% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.46%
EPS 3Y10.13%
EPS 5Y17.74%
EPS Q2Q%15100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.68%
Revenue growth 3Y3.7%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%2.82%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LAMR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.27% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LAMR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.6%
EPS Next 2Y3.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
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 decreasing.
- 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. LAMR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.52, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LAMR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LAMR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAMR is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LAMR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.38, the valuation of LAMR can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LAMR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAMR is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LAMR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.65.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAMR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LAMR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of LAMR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)39.43
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y3.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%
5. LAMR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, LAMR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- LAMR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.33.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LAMR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LAMR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.79%!
- 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)20.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- LAMR pays out 111.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- LAMR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP111.83%
EPS Next 2Y3.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%
LAMR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
135.7
-0.32 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-20 2026-02-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners99.07%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap13.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.27B
Net Income(TTM)586.79M
Analysts75.38
Price Target142.6 (5.08%)
Short Float %4.27%
Short Ratio7.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.62% |
Yearly Dividend6.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.79%
DP111.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (1.6)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.18%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.66%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.18%
Max EPS beat(4)2.42%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-17.24%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-13%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-11.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.38%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.97%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.26%
PT rev (1m)3.71%
PT rev (3m)4.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.38 | ||
| P/S | 6.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.91 | ||
| P/B | 13.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.74 |
EPS(TTM)5.77
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)5.8
Fwd EY4.28%
FCF(TTM)6.74
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)8.53
OCFY6.28%
SpS22.36
BVpS9.98
TBVpS-21.84
PEG (NY)39.43
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.46% | ||
| ROE | 58.01% | ||
| ROCE | 11.37% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.36% | ||
| OM | 30.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.89% | ||
| GM | 81.76% | ||
| FCFM | 30.15% |
ROA(3y)7.17%
ROA(5y)6.94%
ROE(3y)44.42%
ROE(5y)40.36%
ROIC(3y)8.4%
ROIC(5y)8.11%
ROICexc(3y)8.47%
ROICexc(5y)8.19%
ROICexgc(3y)18.45%
ROICexgc(5y)18.25%
ROCE(3y)10.63%
ROCE(5y)10.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.98%
OM growth 3Y3.64%
OM growth 5Y3.8%
PM growth 3Y6.28%
PM growth 5Y10.82%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
F-Score7
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)47.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.48%
Profit Quality(3y)148.55%
Profit Quality(5y)148.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.46%
EPS 3Y10.13%
EPS 5Y17.74%
EPS Q2Q%15100%
EPS Next Y0.6%
EPS Next 2Y3.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.68%
Revenue growth 3Y3.7%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%2.82%
Revenue Next Year4.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.73%
EBIT growth 3Y7.48%
EBIT growth 5Y11.72%
EBIT Next Year43.73%
EBIT Next 3Y16.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-8.7%
FCF growth 3Y3.6%
FCF growth 5Y6.12%
OCF growth 1Y-1.09%
OCF growth 3Y3.4%
OCF growth 5Y8.68%
LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A / LAMR FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LAMR.
What is the valuation status for LAMR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) stock?
LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) is 23.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.59.
What is the expected EPS growth for LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) is expected to grow by 0.6% in the next year.