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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lamar Advertising Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LAMR'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 3.66 Max: 5.27
Current: 5.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lamar Advertising Co was 5.27. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 3.66.
MEX:LAMR's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.78% of 684
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs MEX:LAMR: 5.07
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Lamar Advertising Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lamar Advertising Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lamar Advertising Co's Debt-to-Equity 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.
MEX:LAMR vs WY, SBAC, GLPI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Lamar Advertising Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Lamar Advertising Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lamar Advertising Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (MEX:LAMR) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.07 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 3.66. Over the past decade, Lamar Advertising Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.20 to 5.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #662 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Lamar Advertising Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lamar Advertising Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.07 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 3.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 5.27. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 5.07 is 550% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #662 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lamar Advertising Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamar Advertising Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to WY and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #662 out of 684 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lamar Advertising Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 5.07 is 550% above this benchmark. Historically, Lamar Advertising Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.20 to 5.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 0.78, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 684 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lamar Advertising Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.07 is 550% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamar Advertising Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.07, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 3.66. 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?
Lamar Advertising Co (MEX:LAMR) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 5.07. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,924.65, compared to a current price of MXN2,200.00 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.07, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 550% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Lamar Advertising Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lamar Advertising Co (MEX:LAMR), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.07 as of Jun. 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 (MEX:LAMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamar Advertising Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,200.00 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,924.65.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LAMR:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.07 (39% above median its 10-year median of 3.66)
GF Value™: MXN1,924.65 vs. price of MXN2,200.00 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 550% above the REITs median (#662 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LAMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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