Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) — Stock Score Summary

Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Lamar Advertising Company, an outdoor advertising REIT, is fundamentally a 'Real Estate' play and thus a casualty of the 'Sticky Rates & Defensive Strength' theme. While it has a strong moat (location, regulatory limits), its REIT structure and reliance on debt financing are directly challenged by higher interest rates, creating a macro headwind rather than an asymmetric opportunity.

Lamar Advertising Company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on out-of-home advertising, primarily managing an extensive portfolio of static and digital billboards, alongside transit advertising displays. As one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, Lamar benefits from its strategically located assets and a growing shift towards higher-margin digital billboards. Its REIT structure and broad client base provide a stable revenue stream from diversified local and national advertising campaigns.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$151.38
Market Cap$15.5B
P/E (TTM)27.57
P/E (Forward)23.49
Price/Book14.97
Return on Equity55.2%
Return on Invested Capital12.6%
Debt/Equity504.80
Gross Margin67.2%
Operating Margin25.3%
Revenue Growth4.4%
Dividend Yield4.3%
Free Cash Flow$541M

Lamar Advertising Company operates in the REIT - Specialty industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lamar Advertising Company’s (LAMR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (26), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Lamar Advertising Company have an economic moat?
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Lamar Advertising Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Lamar Advertising Company in?
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Specialty industry (United States).