Lamar Advertising [LAMR] vs Crown Castle [CCI] Detailed Stock Comparison
Lamar Advertising
NASDAQ
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Crown Castle
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Lamar Advertising wins in 12 metrics, Crown Castle wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Lamar Advertising appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Lamar Advertising | Crown Castle | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.44 | 36.57 | Lamar Advertising |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 13.65 | -32.67 | Crown Castle |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 526.06 | -21.39 | Crown Castle |
| PEG Ratio | 2.12 | 2.36 | Lamar Advertising |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.00 | 18.88 | Lamar Advertising |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.67% | -71.71% | Lamar Advertising |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 33.38% | 47.92% | Crown Castle |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 33.38% | 47.92% | Crown Castle |
| Return on Equity | 41.90% | -183.28% | Lamar Advertising |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.10% | 4.03% | Lamar Advertising |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $748.33M | $1.72B | Crown Castle |
| Dividend Yield | 5.13% | 4.71% | Lamar Advertising |
| 1-Year Return | 3.76% | -7.64% | Lamar Advertising |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.53 | 6.92 | Lamar Advertising |
| Enterprise Value | $17.13B | $74.24B | Crown Castle |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 7.67 | 11.48 | Lamar Advertising |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 67.76% | 73.77% | Crown Castle |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $22 | $15 | Lamar Advertising |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.29 | $-9.00 | Lamar Advertising |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.39 | 0.91 | Crown Castle |
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Lamar Advertising vs Crown Castle Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Advertising | 3.56% | 2.85% | 1.29% | 10.58% | 2.53% | 4.76% |
| Crown Castle | 0.96% | 2.07% | -5.86% | 3.87% | 12.13% | 16.28% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Advertising | 3.76% | 30.31% | 79.19% | 134.13% | 368.69% | 212.73% |
| Crown Castle | -7.64% | -40.15% | -36.63% | 23.93% | 152.59% | 329.59% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Lamar Advertising vs Crown Castle
| Metric | LAMR | CCI |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $12.35B | $44.77B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 934,283 | 3,084,930 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 602,341 | 3,220,800 |
| Last Close | $126.78 | $103.79 |
| 52 Week Range | $99.84 - $139.88 | $84.20 - $120.92 |
| % from 52W High | -9.37% | -14.17% |
| All-Time High | $139.88 (Oct 14, 2024) | $209.87 (Dec 27, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -9.37% | -50.55% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.03% | -0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.12% | 0.16% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.20% | -0.72% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.33% | 0.48% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.42% | -1.83% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 526.06 | -21.39 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $8.94 | $-3.18 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.55 | $0.22 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $863.94M | $3.05B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $633.97M | $1.33B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.13% | 4.71% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $6.15 | $4.68 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Lamar Advertising vs Crown Castle
| Metric | LAMR | CCI |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.44 | 36.57 |
| Forward P/E | 21.41 | 38.36 |
| PEG Ratio | 2.12 | 2.36 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.53 | 6.92 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 13.65 | -32.67 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $12.35B | $44.77B |
| Enterprise Value | $17.13B | $74.24B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 7.67 | 11.48 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 17.00 | 18.88 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.39 | 0.91 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $8.94 | $-3.18 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Lamar Advertising vs Crown Castle
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LAMR | CCI |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $505.43M | $1.06B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $180.00M | $268.00M |
| Gross Profit | $325.43M | $793.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $121.45M | $523.00M |
| EBITDA | $200.14M | $696.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $153.77M | $289.00M |
| Income Tax | $14.54M | $5.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $139.23M | $-464.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LAMR | CCI |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $36.12M | $60.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $405.32M | $1.09B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $717.29M | $2.95B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.17B | $27.90B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.03B | $-1.25B |
| Retained Earnings | $-1.06B | $-19.68B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $4.60B | $22.58B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LAMR | CCI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $209.95M | $451.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $97.86M | $601.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-200.44M | $-28.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-26.37M | $-21.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LAMR | CCI |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.99M | 4.69M |
| Short Ratio | 12.25 | 1.50 |
| Short % of Float | 0.10% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 934,283 | 3,084,930 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 602,341 | 3,220,800 |
| Shares Outstanding | 102.40M | 434.60M |
| Float Shares | 84.86M | 434.38M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.00% | 0.96% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Lamar Advertising vs Crown Castle
| Metric | LAMR | CCI |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $6.15 | $4.68 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.13% | 4.71% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $5.48 | $5.69 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.30% | 1.39% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $16.45 | $17.07 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |