Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lamar Advertising Company stock (LAMR) is currently trading at $126.47. Lamar Advertising Company PE ratio is 22.11. Lamar Advertising Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.65. Analyst consensus price target for LAMR is $139.80. WallStSmart rates LAMR as Hold.
- LAMR PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LAMR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LAMR intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LAMR stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LAMR fair value vs current price
- LAMR insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LAMR undervalued or overvalued?
- Lamar Advertising Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LAMR Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LAMR analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LAMR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR)
LAMR trades 241% above its Graham fair value of $38.90, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, operating margin. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Key Strengths (5)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $57 in profit
Keeps $33 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $26 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
99.12% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -2.80%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 12.5x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 2.30% annually
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Premium valuation at 5.7x annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 57.20%, Operating Margin at 32.90%, Profit Margin at 25.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.20), Price/Sales (5.65), Price/Book (12.48) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.30%, EPS Growth at -2.80%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 57.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LAMR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LAMR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.65x trades 64% above its historical average of 3.44x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 9% below its historical high of 6.19x set in Mar 2026, and 1030% above its historical low of 0.5x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) · REAL ESTATE › REIT - SPECIALTY
The Big Picture
Lamar Advertising Company is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 2.3B with 230% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 25.9%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 230% YoY, reaching 2.3B. This pace significantly outperforms most REIT - SPECIALTY peers.
ROE of 5720.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Earnings fell 280% YoY while revenue grew 230%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Lamar Advertising Company maintain 230%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.9%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - SPECIALTY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lamar Advertising Company.
Bottom Line
Lamar Advertising Company offers an attractive blend of growth (230% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Lamar Advertising Company(LAMR)
NASDAQ
REAL ESTATE
REIT - SPECIALTY
USA
Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising (Nasdaq: LAMR) is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with more than 357,500 displays in the United States and Canada.