LAMR Lamar Advertising PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 24, 2024, the Lamar Advertising stock's PE ratio is 24.64. This results from the current EPS of $5.01 and stock price of $123.44. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
LAMR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Lamar Advertising has averaged 23.53 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 24.64 is 4.7% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, LAMR's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2021 quarter at 39.3, when the stock price was $93.92 and the EPS was $2.39. The lowest value was in the Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 12.73 with a price of $52.2 and an EPS of $4.1.
Lamar Advertising PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 43.52% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -83.79% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.87 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 21.85 | -31.01% |
| 2021 | 31.67 | -8.28% |
| 2020 | 34.53 | 43.52% |
| 2019 | 24.06 | 7.46% |
| 2018 | 22.39 | -2.27% |
| 2017 | 22.91 | 4.61% |
| 2016 | 21.9 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 22.05 | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 20.17 | -83.79% |
LAMR average PE ratio chart
Currently, LAMR's PE ratio is greater than its 3 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 5-year average.
LAMR PE vs peers
LAMR's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks OMC and IPG.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| OMC Omnicom Group Inc | 11.69 | $16.85B |
| IPG Interpublic Group Of Companies Inc | 13.37 | $10.56B |
| LAMR Lamar Advertising Co | 24.64 | $12.64B |
| NCMI National CineMedia Inc | N/A | $615.05M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lamar Advertising's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LAMR stock is 24.64 as of Dec 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lamar Advertising (LAMR)?
As an average over the last 3 years, LAMR stock has a PE ratio of 23.55.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lamar Advertising (LAMR)?
As an average over the last 5 years, LAMR stock has a PE ratio of 25.51.
What is the highest PE ratio for LAMR?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 39.3 and it was in the Mar 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LAMR compare to its historical average?
LAMR's price to earnings ratio is currently 4.7% above its 10-year historical average.
How is LAMR's PE ratio calculated (Lamar Advertising PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Lamar Advertising's stock price is $123.44. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.01. Therefore, Lamar Advertising's P/E ratio for today is 24.64. PE RATIO(24.64) = STOCK PRICE($123.44) / TTM EPS($5.01)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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