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LAMAR ADVERTISING CO-A (LAMR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LAMR - Nasdaq - US5128161099 - REIT - Currency: USD

125.42  +0.44 (+0.35%)

After market: 125.42 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, LAMR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LAMR was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. LAMR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LAMR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LAMR had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

LAMR has a better Return On Assets (6.45%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LAMR (40.98%) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
LAMR has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.11%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAMR is above the industry average of 5.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.45%
ROE 40.98%
ROIC 7.11%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of LAMR (19.06%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAMR has declined.
The Operating Margin of LAMR (23.71%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
LAMR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.47%, LAMR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LAMR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.71%
PM (TTM) 19.06%
GM 81.47%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
The debt/assets ratio for LAMR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LAMR Yearly Shares OutstandingLAMR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

LAMR has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. 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 1.72, LAMR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LAMR is 4.19, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LAMR, 4.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LAMR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.19) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
LAMR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.89. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LAMR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.89) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.89
Debt/FCF 4.19
Altman-Z 1.72
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC8.01%
LAMR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLAMR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

LAMR has a Current Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that LAMR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.57, LAMR is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LAMR has a Quick Ratio of 0.57. 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 (0.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
LAMR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLAMR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 -15.40% 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.
LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.58%.
LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.4%
EPS 3Y-2.6%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%77.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%1.46%

3.2 Future

LAMR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.14% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LAMR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y69.59%
EPS Next 2Y29.65%
EPS Next 3Y23.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.5%
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.
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
LAMR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLAMR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.44 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LAMR.
LAMR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAMR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LAMR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.04), we can say LAMR is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LAMR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAMR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAMR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.44
Fwd PE 21.14
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

70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAMR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAMR is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.78
EV/EBITDA 16.16
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 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 23.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.65%
EPS Next 3Y23.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.96%, LAMR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.63, LAMR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
LAMR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of LAMR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.03%!
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

143.41% 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.
DP143.41%
EPS Next 2Y29.65%
EPS Next 3Y23.14%
LAMR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLAMR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (7/25/2025, 8:01:16 PM)

After market: 125.42 0 (0%)

125.42

+0.44 (+0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-08 2025-08-08
Inst Owners98.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.78%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap12.84B
Analysts75.38
Price Target132.85 (5.92%)
Short Float %5.92%
Short Ratio8.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.96%
Yearly Dividend5.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.03%
DP143.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (1.55)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-52.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-100.67%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.55%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-27.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.67%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.79%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.87%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.44%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.2%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.54%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.44
Fwd PE 21.14
P/S 5.8
P/FCF 16.78
P/OCF 14.42
P/B 12.47
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.16
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)5.93
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)7.47
FCFY5.96%
OCF(TTM)8.7
OCFY6.94%
SpS21.63
BVpS10.06
TBVpS-20.04
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.45%
ROE 40.98%
ROCE 9.01%
ROIC 7.11%
ROICexc 7.16%
ROICexgc 15.29%
OM 23.71%
PM (TTM) 19.06%
GM 81.47%
FCFM 34.55%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.89
Debt/FCF 4.19
Debt/EBITDA 3.01
Cap/Depr 27%
Cap/Sales 5.68%
Interest Coverage 3.28
Cash Conversion 89.93%
Profit Quality 181.29%
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z 1.72
F-Score6
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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)-15.4%
EPS 3Y-2.6%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%77.63%
EPS Next Y69.59%
EPS Next 2Y29.65%
EPS Next 3Y23.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.58%
Revenue growth 3Y7.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.71%
Sales Q2Q%1.46%
Revenue Next Year2.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.36%
EBIT growth 3Y0.44%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year51.16%
EBIT Next 3Y18.25%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y25.9%
FCF growth 3Y7.15%
FCF growth 5Y8.84%
OCF growth 1Y13%
OCF growth 3Y5.96%
OCF growth 5Y6.73%