LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LEG • US5246601075
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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
- LEG had positive earnings in the past year.
- LEG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years LEG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- LEG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.66%, LEG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEG's Return On Equity of 23.03% is amongst the best of the industry. LEG outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
- LEG has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.41%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LEG is in line with the industry average of 9.16%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.81%, LEG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of LEG (6.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LEG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.45%, LEG is doing worse than 78.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The number of shares outstanding for LEG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- LEG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LEG has an Altman-Z score of 2.93. This is not the best score and indicates that LEG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LEG (2.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LEG is 5.33, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LEG, 5.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LEG (5.33) 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.
- LEG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.46) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that LEG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LEG (2.25) is worse than 61.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that LEG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LEG has a Quick ratio of 1.45. This is in the better half of the industry: LEG outperforms 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
- LEG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
- 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%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.07% on average over the past years.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LEG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.15% on average per year.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. LEG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.59, the valuation of LEG can be described as very reasonable.
- LEG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LEG is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, LEG is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.15 indicates a reasonable valuation of LEG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LEG indicates a rather cheap valuation: LEG is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.68, LEG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.15 |
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 78.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LEG is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.98
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 2.09%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.42, LEG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- LEG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
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
- 11.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LEG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.47%
EPS Next 2Y7.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
LEG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
10.07
+0.12 (+1.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners83.3%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change10.04%
Market Cap1.37B
Revenue(TTM)4.06B
Net Income(TTM)235.40M
Analysts48
Price Target12.75 (26.61%)
Short Float %7.14%
Short Ratio6.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
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 | 9.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 7.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY10.43%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY10.93%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY20.54%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY24.72%
SpS29.84
BVpS7.52
TBVpS1.32
PEG (NY)1.98
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 | 2.93 |
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 9.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.34.
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%.