LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LAMR - US5128161099 - REIT
126.35 USD
+6.38 (+5.32%)
126.35 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LAMR. LAMR was compared to 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.
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
LAMR has a better Return On Assets (6.58%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
LAMR has a better Return On Equity (48.51%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
LAMR's Return On Invested Capital of 7.18% 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 4.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.58% | ||
| ROE | 48.51% | ||
| ROIC | 7.18% |
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
LAMR's Profit Margin of 19.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LAMR outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
LAMR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LAMR (24.01%) is worse 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 81.58%. This is amongst the best in 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 | 24.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.7% | ||
| GM | 81.58% |
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
LAMR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LAMR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LAMR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LAMR has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that LAMR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LAMR has a better Altman-Z score (1.65) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LAMR is 4.67, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LAMR, 4.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LAMR (4.67) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.45 is on the high side and indicates that LAMR has dependencies on debt financing.
LAMR's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAMR is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that LAMR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LAMR's Current ratio of 0.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAMR is outperformed by 60.00% of 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.
The Quick ratio of LAMR (0.58) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LAMR have decreased strongly by -14.80% in the last year.
LAMR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.56% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.55% in the last year.
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)4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
3.2 Future
LAMR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.43% yearly.
LAMR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y72.08%
EPS Next 2Y29.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y3.08%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.66, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LAMR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LAMR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAMR is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, LAMR is valued at the same level.
LAMR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.18.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. LAMR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAMR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
76.67% 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 | 17.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 23.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.17%, LAMR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.28, LAMR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, LAMR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LAMR grows each year by 8.03%, which is quite nice.
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 143.32% 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.
DP143.32%
EPS Next 2Y29.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.43%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.46%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change0.68%
Market Cap12.79B
Revenue(TTM)2.21B
Net Income(TTM)439.02M
Analysts75.38
Price Target134.9 (6.77%)
Short Float %6.44%
Short Ratio10.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
Yearly Dividend5.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.03%
DP143.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.55%
Max EPS beat(2)2.42%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-26.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.67%
Max EPS beat(4)2.42%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-14.26%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.37%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.37%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.03%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.8%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.18 | ||
| P/S | 5.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.8 | ||
| P/B | 14.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.09 |
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)5.97
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)7.14
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY6.76%
SpS22.02
BVpS8.94
TBVpS-21.69
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number29.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.58% | ||
| ROE | 48.51% | ||
| ROCE | 9.08% | ||
| ROIC | 7.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.45% | ||
| OM | 24.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.7% | ||
| GM | 81.58% | ||
| FCFM | 32.43% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 164.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
F-Score7
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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 Y72.08%
EPS Next 2Y29.99%
EPS Next 3Y23.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y3.08%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.82%
EBIT growth 3Y0.44%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year52.15%
EBIT Next 3Y18.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.16%
FCF growth 3Y7.15%
FCF growth 5Y8.84%
OCF growth 1Y11.35%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A?
LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LAMR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) is 29.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.13.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LAMR stock?
The dividend rating of LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 143.32%.