Lamar Advertising Co (MEX:LAMR) Interest Expense: MXN-2,977 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:LAMR Lamar Advertising Co MEX:LAMR
85 GF Score
Price MXN2,200.00
GF Value MXN1,822.54
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What is Lamar Advertising Co Interest Expense?

Lamar Advertising Co MEX:LAMR 85 Interest Expense is MXN-2,977 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:LAMR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,822.54. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Lamar Advertising Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -731 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-2,977 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Lamar Advertising Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN 2,407 Mil. Lamar Advertising Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -731 Mil. Lamar Advertising Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.29. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Lamar Advertising Co  (MEX:LAMR) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Lamar Advertising Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-731 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,407 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN81,414 Mil.

Lamar Advertising Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2406.662/-731.028
=3.29

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Lamar Advertising Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lamar Advertising Co's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Lamar Advertising Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Lamar Advertising Co Quarterly Data
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Lamar Advertising Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-2,977 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of MXN-2,977 Mil mean?
Lamar Advertising Co (MEX:LAMR) has a Interest Expense of MXN-2,977 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors.
Is Lamar Advertising Co's Interest Expense too high?
Lamar Advertising Co's current Interest Expense is MXN-2,977 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to WY and GLPI?
Lamar Advertising Co's Interest Expense of MXN-2,977 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a REITs company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. Lamar Advertising Co's current Interest Expense is MXN-2,977 Mil. 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 Interest Expense of MXN-2,977 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,822.54, compared to a current price of MXN2,200.00 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-2,977 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lamar Advertising Co (MEX:LAMR), the current Interest Expense is MXN-2,977 Mil as of Mar. 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 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,822.54.

Key valuation signals for MEX:LAMR:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-2,977 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN1,822.54 vs. price of MXN2,200.00 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs

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

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