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Lamar Advertising CoLAMR +0.66%76 EV-to-EBIT is 28.75 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 24.57. GuruFocus rates LAMR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $132.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 657 REITs companies, Lamar Advertising Co ranks worse than 73.67% on this metric.
Lamar Advertising Co (NAS:LAMR) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Lamar Advertising Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $20,770 Mil.
Lamar Advertising Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $740 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lamar Advertising Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lamar Advertising Co's current Enterprise Value is $21,260 Mil.
Lamar Advertising Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $740 Mil.
* 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 (LAMR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.75 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 24.57. Over the past decade, Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.89 to 39.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #484 out of 657 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lamar Advertising Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.75 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 24.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.89 to a high of 39.56. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.16. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 28.75 is 58.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #484 out of 657 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lamar Advertising Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to WY and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #484 out of 657 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lamar Advertising Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.16. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 28.75 is 58.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lamar Advertising Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.89 to 39.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.57 vs. the industry median of 18.16, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.16, based on 657 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lamar Advertising Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.75 is 58.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamar Advertising Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.75, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 24.57. 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 $132.00, compared to a current price of $161.00 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.75, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 24.57 and 58.3% above the REITs industry median of 18.16. Lamar Advertising Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.75 as of Aug. 10, 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% above its estimated GF Value™ of $132.00.
GuruFocus considers Lamar Advertising Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAMR:
EV-to-EBIT: 28.75 (17% above median its 10-year median of 24.57)
GF Value™: $132.00 vs. price of $161.00 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% above the REITs median (#484 of 657)
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 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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