LAMR
BEARISH
$133.43
Live
Lamar Advertising Company · NASDAQ
Target $139.8
(+4.8%)
$105.78
52W Range
$139.76
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Market cap
$13.54B
P/E
23.16
ROE
57.2%
Profit margin
25.9%
Debt/Equity
4.8
Dividend yield
4.8%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LAMR exhibits significant valuation misalignment, trading at a massive premium to its Graham Number ($35.97) and Intrinsic Value ($40.32). While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable health, the financial profile is marred by a dangerous payout ratio of 107.45% and a low current ratio of 0.58. Consistent earnings misses (0/4 in the last year) combined with a bearish technical trend (10/100) and insider selling suggest a lack of fundamental support for the current price level.
Key Strengths
Strong ROE of 57.22%
Healthy operating margins at 32.93%
Consistent historical 5-year price appreciation (+77%)
Strong gross margins of 67.05%
Market cap provides significant scale in the specialty REIT sector
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to defensive fair value (Graham Number)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio exceeding 100%
Poor liquidity with a current ratio of 0.58
High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.80
Consistent failure to meet quarterly earnings estimates (0/4 beats)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$42.5
-68.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
33
Weak
15
30
60
40
20
AI Verdict
Overvalued and fundamentally fragile
Key drivers: Extreme P/B ratio, Dividend instability, Earnings misses, High debt load
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
Ref P/E 23.16, Graham Number $35.97
Positives
- P/E is lower than the sector average
Watchpoints
- Price is ~3.7x the Graham Number
- Price/Book of 13.37 is excessively high
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates and Earnings track record
Positives
- Positive Q/Q revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Stagnant YoY revenue growth (2.30%)
- Negative earnings surprise trend (-4.52% avg)
Past
60/100
Ref Historical price performance
Positives
- Strong 5-year and 3-year price returns
Watchpoints
- Recent technical trend has collapsed to 10/100
Health
40/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is stable
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 4.80 is high
- Current ratio 0.58 indicates liquidity risk
Dividend
20/100
Ref Yield 4.80%, Payout 107.45%
Positives
- Yield of 4.80% is attractive on the surface
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 107.45% indicates the dividend is not covered by earnings
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$133.43
Analyst Target
$139.8
Upside/Downside
+4.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LAMR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAMR
Lamar Advertising Company
Primary
|
+77.0% | +53.2% | +28.1% | +16.8% | +0.3% | +4.5% |
|
AMH
American Homes 4 Rent
Peer
|
+17.8% | +5.7% | -4.3% | -9.5% | +0.5% | -1.1% |
|
GLPI
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.
Peer
|
+47.1% | +9.3% | +4.1% | +7.3% | -2.2% | +4.8% |
|
HST
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Peer
|
+42.8% | +44.2% | +58.1% | +31.2% | +6.1% | +5.2% |
|
AGNC
AGNC Investment Corp.
Peer
|
+20.9% | +55.7% | +17.8% | +7.5% | -9.5% | -3.9% |
LAM
Lamar Advertising Company
Primary
5Y
+77.0%
3Y
+53.2%
1Y
+28.1%
6M
+16.8%
1M
+0.3%
1W
+4.5%
AMH
American Homes 4 Rent
Peer
5Y
+17.8%
3Y
+5.7%
1Y
-4.3%
6M
-9.5%
1M
+0.5%
1W
-1.1%
GLP
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+47.1%
3Y
+9.3%
1Y
+4.1%
6M
+7.3%
1M
-2.2%
1W
+4.8%
HST
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+42.8%
3Y
+44.2%
1Y
+58.1%
6M
+31.2%
1M
+6.1%
1W
+5.2%
AGN
AGNC Investment Corp.
Peer
5Y
+20.9%
3Y
+55.7%
1Y
+17.8%
6M
+7.5%
1M
-9.5%
1W
-3.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
23.16
Forward P/E
21.93
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
13.37
P/S Ratio
5.97
EV/Revenue
8.11
EV/EBITDA
17.95
Market Cap
$13.54B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
25.91%
Operating Margin
32.93%
Gross Margin
67.05%
ROE
57.22%
ROA
6.46%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+2.3%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+2.82%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
4.8
High debt
Current Ratio
0.58
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.51
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.64
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.6B
Gross Margin
67.7%
Op. Margin
32.9%
Net Margin
25.6%
Total Assets
$6.9B
Liabilities
$5.9B
Equity
$1.0B
Debt/Equity
5.84x
Operating CF
$0.3B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
77%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-20
$1.5
-7.5% surprise
2025-11-06
$1.4
-5.5% surprise
2025-08-08
$1.48
-0.5% surprise
Real Estate Sector Comparison
Comparing LAMR against 78 companies in the Real Estate sector
(2 bullish, 13 neutral, 63 bearish)
P/E Ratio
23.16
This Stock
vs
46.53
Sector Avg
-50.2%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
57.22%
This Stock
vs
-57.48%
Sector Avg
-199.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
25.91%
This Stock
vs
16.87%
Sector Avg
+53.6%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
4.8
This Stock
vs
2.73
Sector Avg
+76.0%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
2.3%
This Stock
vs
34737.49%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.58
This Stock
vs
6.84
Sector Avg
-91.5%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAMR
Lamar Advertising Company
|
BEARISH | $13.54B | 23.16 | 57.2% | 25.9% | $133.43 | |
|
AMH
American Homes 4 Rent
|
NEUTRAL | $13.52B | 26.66 | 6.6% | 24.7% | $31.99 | Compare |
|
GLPI
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $13.18B | 15.67 | 17.6% | 51.7% | $46.54 | Compare |
|
HST
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $14.03B | 18.31 | 11.5% | 12.5% | $20.14 | Compare |
|
AGNC
AGNC Investment Corp.
|
BEARISH | $11.49B | 6.96 | 15.1% | 92.9% | $10.23 | Compare |
LAMR
Lamar Advertising Company
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$13.5B
P/E
23.2
ROE
57.2%
Price
$133.43
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | REILLY ROSS | Officer | Sale | 5,969 | $767,912 |
| 2026-03-23 | REILLY ROSS | Officer | Option Exercise | 9,000 | $592,380 |
| 2026-03-05 | JOHNSON JAY LECORYELLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 1,260 | $173,326 |
| 2026-03-02 | JOHNSON JAY LECORYELLE | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,260 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | REILLY ROSS | Officer | Stock Award | 1,600 | - |
REILLY ROSS
Officer
2026-03-23
5,969 shares
·
$767,912
REILLY ROSS
Officer
2026-03-23
9,000 shares
·
$592,380
JOHNSON JAY LECORYELLE
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-05
1,260 shares
·
$173,326
JOHNSON JAY LECORYELLE
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
1,260 shares
REILLY ROSS
Officer
2026-02-18
1,600 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
5 analysts
Wells Fargo
2026-02-24
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Citigroup
2025-11-13
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-11-12
Neutral
Neutral
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