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Lamar Advertising Co (BSP:L1AM34) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Lamar Advertising Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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BSP:L1AM34 vs WY, SBAC, GLPI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Lamar Advertising Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Lamar Advertising Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lamar Advertising Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Lamar Advertising Co (BSP:L1AM34) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1.49 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #329 out of 459 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Lamar Advertising Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lamar Advertising Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.49. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.51. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 1.49 is 91% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #329 out of 459 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to WY and SBAC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #329 out of 459 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lamar Advertising Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.51. Lamar Advertising Co's value of 1.49 is 91% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.51, based on 459 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lamar Advertising Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 1.49 is 91% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamar Advertising Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.49. 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 (BSP:L1AM34) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 1.49. The stock's GF Value™ is R$35.30, compared to a current price of R$45.15 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1.49 and 91% below the REITs industry median of 16.51. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lamar Advertising Co (BSP:L1AM34), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1.49 as of Jul. 28, 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 (BSP:L1AM34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamar Advertising Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$45.15 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$35.30.
Key valuation signals for BSP:L1AM34:
Forward PE Ratio: 1.49
GF Value™: R$35.30 vs. price of R$45.15 (27.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91% below the REITs median (#329 of 459)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:L1AM34 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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