LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LEG • US5246601075
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11.675 USD
+0.43 (+3.78%)
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This LEG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LEG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LEG was profitable.
- In the past year LEG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LEG reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LEG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LEG has a better Return On Assets (6.66%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LEG (23.03%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- LEG has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: LEG outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LEG is in line with the industry average of 9.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.66% | ||
| ROE | 23.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% |
ROA(3y)-3.42%
ROA(5y)0.66%
ROE(3y)-20.47%
ROE(5y)-3.62%
ROIC(3y)7.56%
ROIC(5y)8.66%
1.3 Margins
- LEG's Profit Margin of 5.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LEG outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
- LEG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.21%, LEG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LEG's Gross Margin of 18.45% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LEG is outperformed by 78.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LEG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.81% | ||
| GM | 18.45% |
OM growth 3Y-13.31%
OM growth 5Y-8.85%
PM growth 3Y-1.2%
PM growth 5Y-0.36%
GM growth 3Y-0.96%
GM growth 5Y-2.69%
2. LEG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LEG is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LEG has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, LEG has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, LEG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.97 indicates that LEG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LEG's Altman-Z score of 2.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LEG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- LEG has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.33. This is a neutral value as LEG would need 5.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LEG has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LEG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.46, LEG is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
- LEG has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that LEG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- LEG's Current ratio of 2.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LEG is outperformed by 61.67% of its industry peers.
- LEG has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that LEG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LEG (1.45) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. LEG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LEG have decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
- LEG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.19% yearly.
- LEG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.49%.
- LEG shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y-22.66%
EPS 5Y-13.19%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.07%
Sales Q2Q%-11.15%
3.2 Future
- LEG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.04% yearly.
- LEG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
EPS Next 5Y8.04%
Revenue Next Year-4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y1.15%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. LEG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.12, the valuation of LEG can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LEG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LEG is cheaper than 71.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LEG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.18.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of LEG.
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LEG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.96, LEG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LEG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LEG is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LEG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LEG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
5. LEG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LEG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- LEG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.32.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LEG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LEG decreases each year by -34.02%.
- LEG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- LEG pays out 11.47% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.47%
EPS Next 2Y7.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
LEG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:LEG (4/14/2026, 12:53:09 PM)
11.675
+0.43 (+3.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners83.61%
Inst Owner Change0.48%
Ins Owners1.12%
Ins Owner Change9.96%
Market Cap1.59B
Revenue(TTM)4.06B
Net Income(TTM)235.40M
Analysts48
Price Target12.75 (9.21%)
Short Float %7.11%
Short Ratio4.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.02%
DP11.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.31%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.31%
Max EPS beat(4)9.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.23%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)1.75%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)1.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.04%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.05%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.38%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.84%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 8.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY8.99%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY17.71%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY21.32%
SpS29.84
BVpS7.52
TBVpS1.32
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.66% | ||
| ROE | 23.03% | ||
| ROCE | 9.12% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.37% | ||
| OM | 6.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.81% | ||
| GM | 18.45% | ||
| FCFM | 6.93% |
ROA(3y)-3.42%
ROA(5y)0.66%
ROE(3y)-20.47%
ROE(5y)-3.62%
ROIC(3y)7.56%
ROIC(5y)8.66%
ROICexc(3y)8.9%
ROICexc(5y)9.84%
ROICexgc(3y)16.21%
ROICexgc(5y)20.37%
ROCE(3y)9.33%
ROCE(5y)10.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.13%
OM growth 3Y-13.31%
OM growth 5Y-8.85%
PM growth 3Y-1.2%
PM growth 5Y-0.36%
GM growth 3Y-0.96%
GM growth 5Y-2.69%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.61 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
F-Score8
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)56.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.95%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y-22.66%
EPS 5Y-13.19%
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
EPS Next Y4.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
EPS Next 5Y8.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.07%
Sales Q2Q%-11.15%
Revenue Next Year-4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y1.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.83%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.93%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year37.26%
EBIT Next 3Y16.16%
EBIT Next 5Y10.83%
FCF growth 1Y25.39%
FCF growth 3Y-6.26%
FCF growth 5Y-12.13%
OCF growth 1Y10.63%
OCF growth 3Y-8.49%
OCF growth 5Y-10.91%
LEGGETT & PLATT INC / LEG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LEG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LEG.
What is the valuation status for LEG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LEG stock?
LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of LEGGETT & PLATT INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) is 11.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.
How sustainable is the dividend of LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) stock?
The dividend rating of LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 11.47%.