Is LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW (LAMR) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 35.7% / 30% | 0.5% / 30% | 2.5% / 30% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 35.7% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 2.5% / 33% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 71.0% / 33% | 0.9% / 33% | 4.9% / 33% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 35.7% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 2.5% / 33% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 71.0% / 33% | 0.9% / 33% | 4.9% / 50% | 0.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 67.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 32.9% | |
| Net Margin | 25.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 57.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $864M |
| Free Cash Flow | $683M |
| Total Debt | $4.9B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 480.0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Assets | $6.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $126.49 |
| 50-Day MA | $131.84 |
| 200-Day MA | $126.35 |
| Avg Volume | 520K |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
$99.84
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About LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW (LAMR)
Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with over 362,000 displays across the United States and Canada. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboards, interstate logo, transit and airport advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. In addition to its more traditional out-of-home inventory, Lamar is proud to offer its customers the largest network of digital billboards in the United States with over 5,400 displays. Lamar Advertising Company was founded and incorporated in 1902 in Delaware, USA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW (LAMR) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW's debt ratio?
LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW's debt ratio is 35.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 71.0%.
What are LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW's key financial metrics?
LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW has a market capitalization of $12.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 21.5, and revenue of $2.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 67.0% and a net margin of 25.9%. Return on equity stands at 57.2%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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