131.48 USD
-0.52 (-0.39%)
LAMR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. While LAMR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. LAMR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LAMR was profitable.
- In the past year LAMR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years LAMR has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years LAMR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LAMR has a better Return On Assets (6.35%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
- LAMR has a better Return On Equity (41.96%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
- LAMR's Return On Invested Capital of 6.94% is amongst the best of the industry. LAMR outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAMR is above the industry average of 4.86%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.35% | ||
| ROE | 41.96% | ||
| ROIC | 6.94% |
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
- With a Profit Margin value of 19.26%, LAMR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- LAMR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LAMR has a Operating Margin (23.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAMR has declined.
- LAMR's Gross Margin of 81.69% is amongst the best of the industry. LAMR outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAMR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.26% | ||
| GM | 81.69% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LAMR 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 1.70. This is a bad value and indicates that LAMR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.70, LAMR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LAMR has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.73. This is a neutral value as LAMR would need 4.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LAMR's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.73 is amongst the best of the industry. LAMR outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.08 is on the high side and indicates that LAMR has dependencies on debt financing.
- LAMR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAMR underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- LAMR has a Current Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that LAMR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LAMR (0.59) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- LAMR has a Quick Ratio of 0.59. 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 of 0.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAMR underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LAMR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.80%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.56% on average over the past years.
- LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.04%.
- LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.8%
EPS 3Y-2.6%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%-2.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
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 22.91% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y69.6%
EPS Next 2Y29.77%
EPS Next 3Y22.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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 30.86.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAMR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LAMR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say LAMR is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.12, LAMR is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LAMR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LAMR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAMR is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LAMR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAMR is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.45 |
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.
- LAMR's earnings are expected to grow with 22.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.77%
EPS Next 3Y22.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.67%, LAMR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.65, LAMR is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, LAMR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
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
- 148.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LAMR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- LAMR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP148.41%
EPS Next 2Y29.77%
EPS Next 3Y22.91%
NASDAQ:LAMR (1/22/2026, 10:14:03 AM)
131.48
-0.52 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Inst Owners102.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap13.32B
Revenue(TTM)2.25B
Net Income(TTM)433.30M
Analysts75.38
Price Target137.5 (4.58%)
Short Float %4.3%
Short Ratio7.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
Yearly Dividend5.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.03%
DP148.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.18%
Max EPS beat(2)2.42%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.67%
Max EPS beat(4)2.42%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.29%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-16.41%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.65%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.34%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.11%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)0.75%
PT rev (3m)1.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.12 | ||
| P/S | 5.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.27 | ||
| P/B | 12.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.45 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)5.94
Fwd EY4.52%
FCF(TTM)7.02
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)8.61
OCFY6.55%
SpS22.21
BVpS10.2
TBVpS-21.62
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.35% | ||
| ROE | 41.96% | ||
| ROCE | 8.78% | ||
| ROIC | 6.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.74% | ||
| OM | 23.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.26% | ||
| GM | 81.69% | ||
| FCFM | 31.61% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.28%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 164.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
F-Score6
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)-14.8%
EPS 3Y-2.6%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%-2.78%
EPS Next Y69.6%
EPS Next 2Y29.77%
EPS Next 3Y22.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.05%
EBIT growth 3Y0.44%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year52.29%
EBIT Next 3Y18.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y20.27%
FCF growth 3Y7.15%
FCF growth 5Y8.84%
OCF growth 1Y12.7%
OCF growth 3Y5.96%
OCF growth 5Y6.73%
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 5 / 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 6 / 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 30.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.9.
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 69.6% in the next year.