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

  • LAMR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year LAMR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LAMR has been profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.46%, LAMR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 58.01%, LAMR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.99%, LAMR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAMR is above the industry average of 5.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.40%) for LAMR is below the current ROIC(8.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • The Profit Margin of LAMR (25.89%) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
  • LAMR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 30.81%, LAMR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAMR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • LAMR has a better Gross Margin (81.76%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAMR has remained more or less at the same level.
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
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LAMR has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for LAMR is higher compared to a year ago.
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 1.68, we must say that LAMR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.68, LAMR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (5.02) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
  • LAMR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.14. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.14, LAMR is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.14
Debt/FCF 5.02
Altman-Z 1.68
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.9%
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 Current ratio (0.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that LAMR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LAMR has a Quick ratio (0.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
  • LAMR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.74% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.68% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, LAMR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.63% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, LAMR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.27% on average per year.
  • LAMR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.55% yearly.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.03, LAMR is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LAMR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAMR is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LAMR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.54.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, LAMR is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAMR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. LAMR is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.03
Fwd PE 21.9
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

  • LAMR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAMR is cheaper than 78.57% 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 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.85
EV/EBITDA 15.86
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • LAMR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)36.94
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y3.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.27%

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5. LAMR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LAMR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.02%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.52, 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 5.02%

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 last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.79%
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 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 111.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LAMR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • LAMR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (3/23/2026, 8:02:46 PM)

After market: 127.12 0 (0%)

127.12

+2.55 (+2.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-20
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners99.07%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap12.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.27B
Net Income(TTM)586.79M
Analysts75.38
Price Target142.6 (12.18%)
Short Float %4.79%
Short Ratio7.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.02%
Yearly Dividend6.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.79%
DP111.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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)3.71%
PT rev (3m)4.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.03
Fwd PE 21.9
P/S 5.68
P/FCF 18.85
P/OCF 14.91
P/B 12.73
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.86
EPS(TTM)5.77
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)5.8
Fwd EY4.57%
FCF(TTM)6.74
FCFY5.3%
OCF(TTM)8.53
OCFY6.71%
SpS22.36
BVpS9.98
TBVpS-21.84
PEG (NY)36.94
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 1.68
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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 4 / 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 8 / 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 22.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.73.


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 0.6% in the next year.