LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:LEG • US5246601075

12.89 USD
+0.2 (+1.58%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
12.89 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, LEG scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LEG was compared to 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LEG was profitable.
  • 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.
LEG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLEG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • LEG's Return On Assets of 6.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LEG outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.09%, LEG belongs to the best 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 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LEG is in line with the industry average of 9.41%.
Industry RankSector 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%
LEG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLEG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • LEG has a Profit Margin (5.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • LEG has a Operating Margin (6.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LEG has declined.
  • LEG's Gross Margin of 18.28% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LEG is outperformed by 78.33% of its industry peers.
  • LEG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LEG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLEG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LEG is destroying value.
  • LEG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • LEG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for LEG is higher compared to a year ago.
LEG Yearly Shares OutstandingLEG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LEG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLEG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.04 indicates that LEG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of LEG (3.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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.
  • LEG's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LEG outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.54 is on the high side and indicates that LEG has dependencies on debt financing.
  • LEG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.54) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.54
Debt/FCF 5.35
Altman-Z 3.04
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC8.49%
LEG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLEG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • LEG has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that LEG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
  • LEG has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that LEG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LEG's Quick ratio of 1.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LEG outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.35
LEG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLEG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LEG have decreased by -5.45% 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 -16.39% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, LEG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.06% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LEG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.60% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.17% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.76%
EPS Next 2Y2.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.09%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue Next Year-6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.23%

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.
LEG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLEG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
LEG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLEG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.39, which indicates a correct valuation of LEG.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LEG is valued a bit cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.92. LEG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • LEG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.74.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LEG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.78. LEG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.39
Fwd PE 11.74
LEG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLEG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LEG is valued a bit cheaper than 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LEG indicates a rather cheap valuation: LEG is cheaper than 88.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.24
EV/EBITDA 7.12
LEG Per share dataLEG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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)16.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%, LEG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.18, LEG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LEG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LEG decreases each year by -8.18%.
  • LEG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
LEG Yearly Dividends per shareLEG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 11.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LEG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.94%
EPS Next 2Y2.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.09%
LEG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLEG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M
LEG Dividend Payout.LEG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LEG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LEGGETT & PLATT INC

NYSE:LEG (2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 12.89 0 (0%)

12.89

+0.2 (+1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)10-27
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners85.29%
Inst Owner Change1.15%
Ins Owners0.88%
Ins Owner Change-7.85%
Market Cap1.75B
Revenue(TTM)4.17B
Net Income(TTM)224.40M
Analysts48
Price Target12.75 (-1.09%)
Short Float %4.15%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)29.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.39
Fwd PE 11.74
P/S 0.42
P/FCF 6.24
P/OCF 5.15
P/B 1.8
P/tB 13.6
EV/EBITDA 7.12
EPS(TTM)1.04
EY8.07%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY8.52%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY16.02%
OCF(TTM)2.5
OCFY19.42%
SpS30.81
BVpS7.18
TBVpS0.95
PEG (NY)16.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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 Y0.76%
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-5.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.65%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.17%
EBIT Next Year47.69%
EBIT Next 3Y16.11%
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 6 / 10 to LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for LEGGETT & PLATT INC?

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 12.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.


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 0.76% in the next year.