Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) versus Klépierre (OTCMKTS:KLPEF) Financial Analysis

Klépierre (OTCMKTS:KLPEF) and Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Klépierre and Lamar Advertising’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Klépierre	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lamar Advertising	23.29%	41.86%	7.61%

Volatility and Risk

Klépierre has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lamar Advertising has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Klépierre and Lamar Advertising’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Klépierre	$1.62 billion	N/A	$208.54 million	N/A	N/A
Lamar Advertising	$2.14 billion	5.58	$495.76 million	$4.87	24.02

Lamar Advertising has higher revenue and earnings than Klépierre.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Klépierre and Lamar Advertising, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Klépierre	1	2	0	0	1.67
Lamar Advertising	0	2	0	0	2.00

Lamar Advertising has a consensus target price of $109.50, indicating a potential downside of 6.38%. Given Lamar Advertising’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lamar Advertising is more favorable than Klépierre.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

93.8% of Lamar Advertising shares are held by institutional investors. 15.0% of Lamar Advertising shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Lamar Advertising beats Klépierre on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Klépierre

Klépierre SA is the European leader in shopping malls, combining property development and asset management skills. The Company's portfolio is valued at 19.3 billion at December 31, 2023, and comprises large shopping centers in more than 10 countries in Continental Europe which together host hundreds of millions of visitors per year. Klépierre SA holds a controlling stake in Steen & Strøm (56.1%), Scandinavia's number one shopping center owner and manager. Klépierre SA is a French REIT (SIIC) listed on Euronext Paris and is included in the CAC Next 20 and EPRA Euro Zone Indexes. It is also included in ethical indexes, such as Euronext CAC 40 ESG, Euronext CAC SBT 1.5, MSCI Europe ESG Leaders, FTSE4Good, Euronext Vigeo Europe 120, and features in CDP's A-list. These distinctions underscore the Group's commitment to a proactive sustainable development policy and its global leadership in the fight against climate change.

About Lamar Advertising

Lamar Advertising Company operates as an outdoor advertising company in the United States and Canada. The company owns and operates billboards, logo signs, and transit advertising displays, as well as rents space for advertising on billboards, buses, shelters, benches, logo plates, and in airport terminals. Lamar Advertising Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.