Lamar Advertising Company LAMR
Composite 44/100; the shares have moved about 23% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 9/100 — a strong mark against it.
Income ranks 66/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Quality ranks 59/100 — a slight point in its favour. Growth ranks 57/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 9/100 — a strong mark against it. Valuation ranks 37/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does Lamar Advertising (LAMR) operates one of the largest out-of-home advertising networks in North America, with 362,000+ displays including 5,400+ digital billboards across the U.S. and Canada. Its formats target both local businesses and national brands, leveraging high-traffic locations like highways, transit hubs, and airports.
Key financials LAMR reports strong profitability with ROE 55.2%, ROA 6.6%, and net margins 24.0%, though EPS growth is down -26.1%. Debt levels are elevated (Debt/Equity 5.05, Net debt/EBITDA 4.73), and interest coverage stands at 4.26. Dividend yield is 4.0%, but payout ratio is high at 115.3%.
Stock health Momentum is positive with 12-month returns of 35.46%, though RSI(14) is 55.60. Sideravia scores highlight strong quality (66.7) but weak growth (23.4) and valuation headwinds (33.3). Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, and Altman Z-score is 2.05.
Price vs fair value LAMR trades at a **PREMIUM of 49.20%** to our fair-value estimate and a **PREMIUM of 1.28%** to the analyst 12-month target. - Valuation metrics (P/E 29.42, EV/EBITDA 19.91) suggest rich pricing (Valuation percentile 33.3). - High payout ratio (115.3%) and debt levels (Debt/Equity 5.05) may limit upside. - Recent momentum (12m 35.46%) supports sentiment despite valuation concerns.
Looking forward Forward P/E of 29.50 implies expectations for sustained earnings growth, though growth scores (23.4) suggest caution. Digital billboard expansion (5,400+ displays) may drive future revenue, but execution risks remain given macro ad-spend volatility.
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