LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LEG - US5246601075 - Common Stock
12.55 USD
-0.19 (-1.49%)
12.55 USD
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LEG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LEG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LEG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
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.
- LEG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 6.37%, LEG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.09%, LEG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.58%, LEG is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LEG is in line with the industry average of 9.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.37% | ||
| ROE | 23.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.58% |
ROA(3y)-3.65%
ROA(5y)0.38%
ROE(3y)-21.86%
ROE(5y)-4.68%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)8.74%
1.3 Margins
- LEG has a Profit Margin (5.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.28%, LEG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LEG has declined.
- LEG has a Gross Margin of 18.28%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LEG underperforms 81.67% of its industry peers.
- LEG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.38% | ||
| GM | 18.28% |
OM growth 3Y-18.8%
OM growth 5Y-10.74%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.29%
GM growth 5Y-4.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LEG is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LEG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LEG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- LEG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LEG has an Altman-Z score of 3.04. This indicates that LEG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LEG has a Altman-Z score of 3.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEG outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
- LEG has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.35. This is a neutral value as LEG would need 5.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LEG (5.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LEG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.54. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- LEG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.54. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LEG underperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that LEG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LEG has a Current ratio of 2.15. This is in the lower half of the industry: LEG underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.35 indicates that LEG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.35, LEG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LEG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.45%.
- The earnings per share for LEG have been decreasing by -16.39% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.06% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.45%
EPS 3Y-27.71%
EPS 5Y-16.39%
EPS Q2Q%-9.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.75%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-5.93%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LEG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.17% on average per year.
- LEG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y1%
EPS Next 2Y2.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.09%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue Next Year-6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.23%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.07, which indicates a correct valuation of LEG.
- LEG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say LEG is valued rather cheaply.
- LEG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.43.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LEG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LEG is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, LEG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LEG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LEG is cheaper than 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LEG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.14 |
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)12.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.66%, LEG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, LEG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LEG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LEG decreases each year by -8.18%.
- LEG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- LEG pays out 11.94% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.94%
EPS Next 2Y2.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.09%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners85.29%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners0.88%
Ins Owner Change-7.58%
Market Cap1.70B
Revenue(TTM)4.17B
Net Income(TTM)224.40M
Analysts48
Price Target12.75 (1.59%)
Short Float %5.03%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.18%
DP11.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.61%
Max EPS beat(4)9.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.02%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)0.68%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)2.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.04%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.76%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.51%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.51%
PT rev (1m)13.64%
PT rev (3m)25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 13.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.04
EY8.29%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY16.45%
OCF(TTM)2.5
OCFY19.94%
SpS30.81
BVpS7.18
TBVpS0.95
PEG (NY)12.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.37% | ||
| ROE | 23.09% | ||
| ROCE | 9.59% | ||
| ROIC | 7.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.5% | ||
| OM | 6.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.38% | ||
| GM | 18.28% | ||
| FCFM | 6.7% |
ROA(3y)-3.65%
ROA(5y)0.38%
ROE(3y)-21.86%
ROE(5y)-4.68%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)8.74%
ROICexc(3y)8.89%
ROICexc(5y)9.67%
ROICexgc(3y)18.06%
ROICexgc(5y)21.73%
ROCE(3y)10.16%
ROCE(5y)11.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-24.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.12%
OM growth 3Y-18.8%
OM growth 5Y-10.74%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.29%
GM growth 5Y-4.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 47.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.04 |
F-Score8
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)59.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.45%
EPS 3Y-27.71%
EPS 5Y-16.39%
EPS Q2Q%-9.38%
EPS Next Y1%
EPS Next 2Y2.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.09%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.75%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-5.93%
Revenue Next Year-6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.65%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.17%
EBIT Next Year49.17%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
EBIT Next 5Y11.08%
FCF growth 1Y-40.89%
FCF growth 3Y10.81%
FCF growth 5Y-15.65%
OCF growth 1Y-43.33%
OCF growth 3Y4.06%
OCF growth 5Y-14.47%
LEGGETT & PLATT INC / LEG FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LEG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LEG.
What is the valuation status of LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 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 12.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LEGGETT & PLATT INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) is expected to grow by 1% in the next year.