Lamar Advertising Co (MEX:LAMR) EV-to-EBITDA: 18.27 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 14% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

MEX:LAMR Lamar Advertising Co MEX:LAMR
85 GF Score
Price MXN2,200.00
GF Value MXN1,867.91
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Lamar Advertising Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Lamar Advertising Co MEX:LAMR 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.27 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 16.01. GuruFocus rates MEX:LAMR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,867.91. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 REITs companies, Lamar Advertising Co ranks worse than 67.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lamar Advertising Co's enterprise value is MXN352,824 Mil. Lamar Advertising Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN19,316 Mil. Therefore, Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:LAMR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.72   Med: 16.01   Max: 23.73
Current: 19.24

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lamar Advertising Co was 23.73. The lowest was 10.72. And the median was 16.01.

MEX:LAMR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.16% of 673 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.4 vs MEX:LAMR: 19.24

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-17), Lamar Advertising Co's stock price is MXN2200.00. Lamar Advertising Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN98.205. Therefore, Lamar Advertising Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.40.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Lamar Advertising Co  (MEX:LAMR) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Lamar Advertising Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2200.00/98.205
=22.40

Lamar Advertising Co's share price for today is MXN2200.00.
Lamar Advertising Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN98.205.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Lamar Advertising Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lamar Advertising Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Lamar Advertising Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.17 15.14 15.85 16.94 16.07

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
EV-to-EBITDA 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 15.65 15.67 16.07 16.78 19.29

MEX:LAMR vs WY, SBAC, GLPI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


MEX:LAMR
85GF Score
Lamar Advertising Co MEX:LAMR
EV-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Lamar Advertising Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=352823.757/19316.057
=18.27

Lamar Advertising Co's current Enterprise Value is MXN352,824 Mil.
Lamar Advertising Co's EBITDA 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 MXN19,316 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.27 mean?
Lamar Advertising Co (MEX:LAMR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.27 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co. This is 14% above median its historical median of 16.01. Over the past decade, Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.72 to 23.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #452 out of 673 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lamar Advertising Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.27 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.72 to a high of 23.73. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.40. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 18.27 is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #452 out of 673 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lamar Advertising Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamar Advertising Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WY and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #452 out of 673 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lamar Advertising Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.40. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 18.27 is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lamar Advertising Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.72 to 23.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.01 vs. the industry median of 15.40, 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-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.40, based on 673 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lamar Advertising Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.27 is 18.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamar Advertising Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.27, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 16.01. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 18.27. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,867.91, compared to a current price of MXN2,200.00 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.27, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.01 and 18.6% above the REITs industry median of 15.40. Lamar Advertising Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lamar Advertising Co (MEX:LAMR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.27 as of Aug. 17, 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 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,867.91.

Key valuation signals for MEX:LAMR:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 18.27 (14% above median its 10-year median of 16.01)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,867.91 vs. price of MXN2,200.00 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.6% above the REITs median (#452 of 673)

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges LAMR:USA6LA: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.
85GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MEX:LAMR

EV-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

MXN2,200.00
Price
MXN1,867.91
GF Value