LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LAMR • US5128161099

131.8 USD
+0.5 (+0.38%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 02:55 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, LAMR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LAMR was compared to 28 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years LAMR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LAMR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLAMR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • LAMR's Return On Assets of 6.35% is amongst the best of the industry. LAMR outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.96%, LAMR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of LAMR (6.94%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAMR is above the industry average of 5.06%.
Industry RankSector 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%
LAMR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLAMR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 19.26%, LAMR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAMR has declined.
  • LAMR's Operating Margin of 23.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LAMR outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
  • LAMR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LAMR has a Gross Margin of 81.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAMR outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAMR has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
LAMR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLAMR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

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 increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • LAMR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for LAMR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LAMR Yearly Shares OutstandingLAMR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LAMR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLAMR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that LAMR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.70, LAMR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LAMR is 4.73, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LAMR, 4.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • LAMR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.73) than 96.43% 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.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.08, LAMR is not doing good in the industry: 60.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.08
Debt/FCF 4.73
Altman-Z 1.7
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.91%
LAMR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLAMR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that LAMR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LAMR has a Current ratio of 0.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LAMR outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that LAMR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of LAMR (0.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.59
LAMR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLAMR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LAMR have decreased strongly by -14.80% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LAMR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.56% on average per year.
  • LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.04%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.71% on average over the past years.
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

  • LAMR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.95% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y70.29%
EPS Next 2Y29.81%
EPS Next 3Y22.95%
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.
LAMR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLAMR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
LAMR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLAMR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • LAMR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.94.
  • LAMR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAMR is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAMR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
  • LAMR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.16.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.69. LAMR is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.94
Fwd PE 22.16
LAMR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLAMR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.77
EV/EBITDA 16.38
LAMR Per share dataLAMR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of LAMR may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as LAMR's earnings are expected to grow with 22.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.81%
EPS Next 3Y22.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.73%, LAMR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • LAMR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.47.
  • LAMR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.73%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of LAMR grows each year by 8.03%, which is quite nice.
  • LAMR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
LAMR Yearly Dividends per shareLAMR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

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 2Y29.81%
EPS Next 3Y22.95%
LAMR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLAMR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
LAMR Dividend Payout.LAMR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LAMR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A

NASDAQ:LAMR (2/13/2026, 2:55:31 PM)

131.8

+0.5 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-20
Inst Owners102.59%
Inst Owner Change0.68%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap13.35B
Revenue(TTM)2.25B
Net Income(TTM)433.30M
Analysts75.38
Price Target137.5 (4.32%)
Short Float %4.25%
Short Ratio8.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.73%
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%
PT rev (3m)1.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.94
Fwd PE 22.16
P/S 5.93
P/FCF 18.77
P/OCF 15.3
P/B 12.93
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.38
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)5.95
Fwd EY4.51%
FCF(TTM)7.02
FCFY5.33%
OCF(TTM)8.61
OCFY6.53%
SpS22.21
BVpS10.2
TBVpS-21.62
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 Y70.29%
EPS Next 2Y29.81%
EPS Next 3Y22.95%
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 Year52.43%
EBIT Next 3Y18.98%
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 6 / 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 30.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.93.


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 70.29% in the next year.