LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LAMR • US5128161099

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This LAMR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LAMR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LAMR was profitable.
  • In the past year LAMR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • LAMR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • LAMR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • LAMR's Return On Assets of 8.46% is amongst the best of the industry. LAMR outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • LAMR has a better Return On Equity (58.01%) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
  • LAMR has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.99%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LAMR is above the industry average of 5.10%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.99%) for LAMR is above the 3 year average (8.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
LAMR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLAMR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • LAMR has a Profit Margin of 25.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: LAMR outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • LAMR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of LAMR (81.76%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • LAMR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LAMR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLAMR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. LAMR Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LAMR has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for LAMR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • LAMR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
LAMR Yearly Shares OutstandingLAMR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.69, we must say that LAMR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • LAMR has a Altman-Z score of 1.69. This is in the better half of the industry: LAMR outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • LAMR has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.02. This is a neutral value as LAMR would need 5.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • LAMR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAMR outperforms 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.14) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.14
Debt/FCF 5.02
Altman-Z 1.69
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.99%
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 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that LAMR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LAMR has a worse Current ratio (0.58) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that LAMR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LAMR has a worse Quick ratio (0.58) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.58
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 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. LAMR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.46% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, LAMR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.74% on average per year.
  • LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.68%.
  • LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.63% yearly.
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

  • LAMR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.27% yearly.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2028 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 2028 2 4 6

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4. LAMR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.07, the valuation of LAMR can be described as rather expensive.
  • LAMR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAMR is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LAMR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say LAMR is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.94 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LAMR.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.05, LAMR is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.07
Fwd PE 21.94
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 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LAMR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LAMR is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.89
EV/EBITDA 15.91
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

  • 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.
  • LAMR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)37.01
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y3.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%

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5. LAMR Dividend Analysis

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 4.65, LAMR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LAMR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.17%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of LAMR grows each year by 20.79%, 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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.79%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
LAMR Yearly Dividends per shareLAMR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • LAMR pays out 111.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of LAMR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP111.83%
EPS Next 2Y3.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%
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 2025 200M 400M 600M
LAMR Dividend Payout.LAMR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LAMR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LAMR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A

NASDAQ:LAMR (4/6/2026, 10:26:45 AM)

127.345

-0.3 (-0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-20
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners99.07%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change0.5%
Market Cap12.90B
Revenue(TTM)2.27B
Net Income(TTM)586.79M
Analysts75.38
Price Target142.6 (11.98%)
Short Float %5.46%
Short Ratio8.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.17%
Yearly Dividend6.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.79%
DP111.83%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-16
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.07
Fwd PE 21.94
P/S 5.69
P/FCF 18.89
P/OCF 14.93
P/B 12.76
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.91
EPS(TTM)5.77
EY4.53%
EPS(NY)5.8
Fwd EY4.56%
FCF(TTM)6.74
FCFY5.29%
OCF(TTM)8.53
OCFY6.7%
SpS22.36
BVpS9.98
TBVpS-21.84
PEG (NY)37.01
PEG (5Y)1.24
Graham Number36
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.69
F-Score7
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.


What is the profitability of LAMR stock?

LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LAMR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) is 22.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.76.


Is the dividend of LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A sustainable?

The dividend rating of LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 111.83%.