LAMR (Lamar Advertising Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.93 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 58% Above Median

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LAMR Lamar Advertising Co LAMR
85 GF Score
Price $161.00
GF Value $131.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lamar Advertising Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lamar Advertising Co LAMR +0.66% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.93 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates LAMR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $131.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 REITs companies, Lamar Advertising Co ranks worse than 98.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Lamar Advertising Co's current share price is $161.00. Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.49. Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 11.93.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LAMR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.49   Med: 7.57   Max: 11.93
Current: 11.93

During the past years, Lamar Advertising Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.93. The lowest was 3.49. And the median was 7.57.

LAMR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.74% of 554 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs LAMR: 11.93

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lamar Advertising Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.667. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $13.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Lamar Advertising Co  (NAS:LAMR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Lamar Advertising Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lamar Advertising Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lamar Advertising Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lamar Advertising Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lamar Advertising Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.99 9.08 9.49 9.40 11.56

LAMR vs WY, SBAC, GLPI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lamar Advertising Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Lamar Advertising Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=161.00/13.49
=11.93

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Lamar Advertising Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=9.667/333.9520*333.9520
=9.667

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Lamar Advertising Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.854 241.428 15.014
201612 10.977 241.432 15.184
201703 10.762 243.801 14.741
201706 10.926 244.955 14.896
201709 11.117 246.819 15.042
201712 11.231 246.524 15.214
201803 10.566 249.554 14.139
201806 10.863 251.989 14.396
201809 11.064 252.439 14.637
201812 11.365 251.233 15.107
201903 11.097 254.202 14.578
201906 11.380 256.143 14.837
201909 11.628 256.759 15.124
201912 11.743 256.974 15.261
202003 11.293 258.115 14.611
202006 11.143 257.797 14.435
202009 11.194 260.280 14.362
202012 11.919 260.474 15.281
202103 11.685 264.877 14.732
202106 12.172 271.696 14.961
202109 12.266 274.310 14.933
202112 12.018 278.802 14.395
202203 12.060 287.504 14.008
202206 12.213 296.311 13.764
202209 12.532 296.808 14.100
202212 11.748 296.797 13.219
202303 11.386 301.836 12.597
202306 11.475 305.109 12.560
202309 11.635 307.789 12.624
202312 11.918 306.746 12.975
202403 11.565 312.332 12.366
202406 11.703 314.175 12.440
202409 11.844 315.301 12.545
202412 10.227 315.605 10.822
202503 10.059 319.799 10.504
202506 8.942 322.561 9.258
202509 10.196 324.800 10.483
202512 9.983 324.054 10.288
202603 9.557 330.213 9.665
202606 9.667 333.952 9.667

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.93 mean?
Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.93 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 7.57. Over the past decade, Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.49 to 11.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #547 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lamar Advertising Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.93 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 7.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.49 to a high of 11.93. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 11.93 is 1372.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #547 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lamar Advertising Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamar Advertising Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WY and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #547 out of 554 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lamar Advertising Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 11.93 is 1372.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lamar Advertising Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.49 to 11.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Lamar Advertising Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.81, based on 554 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lamar Advertising Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.93 is 1372.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamar Advertising Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.93, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 7.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lamar Advertising Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.67, compared to a current price of $161.00 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.93, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 1372.8% above the REITs industry median of 0.81. Lamar Advertising Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.93 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamar Advertising Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $161.00 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.67. GuruFocus considers Lamar Advertising Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LAMR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.93 (58% above median its 10-year median of 7.57)
  • GF Value™: $131.67 vs. price of $161.00 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1372.8% above the REITs median (#547 of 554)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LAMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lamar Advertising Co Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 6LA:Germany
Address 5321 Corporate Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 70808
Lamar Advertising Co is an outdoor advertising company that operates as a real estate investment trust. It is engaged in the outdoor advertising business, operating outdoor advertising displays and logo signs mainly near highway exits, delivering brand-name information on available gas, food, lodging, and camping services. Included in the company's logo sign business are tourism signing contracts. It also provides transit advertising services in airport terminals, on bus shelters, benches, and buses. The company manages its operations through three operating segments: Billboard, which generates maximum revenue, Logo, and Transit Advertising. Geographically, it operates in the United States and Canada.
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