LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:LEG • US5246601075

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-0.26 (-2.48%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
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After Hours: 3/12/2026, 4:15:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

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 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. LEG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LEG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

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.
  • The Return On Equity of LEG (23.03%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.41%, LEG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% 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 9.06%.
Industry RankSector 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%
LEG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLEG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LEG (5.81%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
  • LEG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • LEG has a Operating Margin of 6.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEG outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
  • LEG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LEG has a Gross Margin of 18.45%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LEG underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LEG has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
LEG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLEG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LEG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LEG has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for LEG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LEG Yearly Shares OutstandingLEG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • LEG has an Altman-Z score of 2.95. 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.
  • LEG has a Altman-Z score (2.95) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • LEG's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LEG outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46 is on the high side and indicates that LEG has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of LEG (1.46) is worse than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF 5.33
Altman-Z 2.95
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.47%
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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.
  • The Current ratio of LEG (2.25) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that LEG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.45, LEG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.25
Quick Ratio 1.45
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -7.49% in the past year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • 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.
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 2030 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 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. LEG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.72, which indicates a very decent valuation of LEG.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LEG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LEG is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. LEG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.27, the valuation of LEG can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LEG is valued cheaper than 81.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.27. LEG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.72
Fwd PE 9.27
LEG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLEG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • LEG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LEG is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LEG is valued cheaper than 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.94
EV/EBITDA 6.23
LEG Per share dataLEG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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)2.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%

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5. LEG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LEG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.81%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.24, LEG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LEG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.81%

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
LEG Yearly Dividends per shareLEG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M
LEG Dividend Payout.LEG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LEG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LEG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LEGGETT & PLATT INC

NYSE:LEG (3/12/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 10.21 0 (0%)

10.21

-0.26 (-2.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners83.3%
Inst Owner Change3.53%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change10.03%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)4.06B
Net Income(TTM)235.40M
Analysts48
Price Target12.75 (24.88%)
Short Float %4.14%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.81%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.02%
DP11.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13
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)13.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.72
Fwd PE 9.27
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 4.94
P/OCF 4.1
P/B 1.36
P/tB 7.73
EV/EBITDA 6.23
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY10.28%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY10.78%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY20.25%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY24.38%
SpS29.84
BVpS7.52
TBVpS1.32
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.95
F-Score8
WACC8.47%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 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 9.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.


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 4.85% in the next year.