LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LAMR - US5128161099 - REIT
123.965 USD
+1.94 (+1.59%)
LAMR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LAMR had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
LAMR has a better Return On Assets (6.58%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 48.51%, LAMR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LAMR's Return On Invested Capital of 7.18% is amongst the best of the industry. LAMR outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LAMR is above the industry average of 4.79%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.70%, LAMR is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
LAMR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LAMR's Operating Margin of 24.01% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAMR is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAMR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.58%, LAMR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LAMR is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LAMR has been increased compared to 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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that LAMR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LAMR has a Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is in the better half of the industry: LAMR outperforms 79.31% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.67, LAMR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.45 is on the high side and indicates that LAMR has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.45, LAMR is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC7.75%
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 62.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that LAMR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.58, LAMR is not doing good in the industry: 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LAMR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.78%.
LAMR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.56% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.08% in the past 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)-12.78%
EPS 3Y-2.6%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%2.49%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.43% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y72.13%
EPS Next 2Y29.86%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.83, the valuation of LAMR can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAMR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.86.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.82 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 79.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAMR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LAMR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAMR is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
LAMR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAMR is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.65 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LAMR's earnings are expected to grow with 23.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAMR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.04%, which is a nice return.
LAMR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.94.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LAMR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
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
143.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LAMR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LAMR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP143.32%
EPS Next 2Y29.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.43%
NASDAQ:LAMR (10/3/2025, 11:41:09 AM)
123.965
+1.94 (+1.59%)
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 Change0.41%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change0.68%
Market Cap12.55B
Analysts75.38
Price Target134.9 (8.82%)
Short Float %7.23%
Short Ratio10.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
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)1.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.82 | ||
| P/S | 5.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.52 | ||
| P/B | 13.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.65 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)5.95
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)7.14
FCFY5.76%
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY6.89%
SpS22.02
BVpS8.94
TBVpS-21.69
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.28%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.6 |
F-Score7
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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)-12.78%
EPS 3Y-2.6%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
EPS Next Y72.13%
EPS Next 2Y29.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%2.49%
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%