LEGRAND SA (LR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:LR - FR0010307819 - Common Stock
125.175 EUR
-1.87 (-1.48%)
Taking everything into account, LR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LR was compared to 68 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. LR has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make LR suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LR has a better Return On Assets (10.51%) than 95.59% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LR (24.75%) is better than 86.76% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LR (13.65%) is better than 89.71% of its industry peers.
- LR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.18%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.51%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (13.65%) for LR is above the 3 year average (9.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.51% | ||
| ROE | 24.75% | ||
| ROIC | 13.65% |
ROA(3y)7.31%
ROA(5y)6.73%
ROE(3y)15.88%
ROE(5y)15.47%
ROIC(3y)9.18%
ROIC(5y)8.59%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LR (12.96%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
- LR's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- LR's Operating Margin of 18.98% is amongst the best of the industry. LR outperforms 92.65% of its industry peers.
- LR's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LR (51.35%) is better than 80.88% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.96% | ||
| GM | 51.35% |
OM growth 3Y-0.39%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y1.41%
PM growth 5Y1.36%
GM growth 3Y0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LR is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- LR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LR has an Altman-Z score of 4.20. This indicates that LR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.20, LR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- LR has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.28. This is a neutral value as LR would need 4.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.28, LR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that LR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- LR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LR is outperformed by 66.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.22 indicates that LR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LR (2.22) is better than 77.94% of its industry peers.
- LR has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that LR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.69, LR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.24% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, LR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.83% on average per year.
- LR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.91%.
- LR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.24%
EPS 3Y10.4%
EPS 5Y8.83%
EPS Q2Q%32.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.91%
Revenue growth 3Y7.33%
Revenue growth 5Y5.48%
Sales Q2Q%8.84%
3.2 Future
- LR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.87% yearly.
- LR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.28%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.87%
Revenue Next Year11.26%
Revenue Next 2Y10.23%
Revenue Next 3Y9.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.6%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.18.
- LR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LR is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- LR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.05, the valuation of LR can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LR is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. LR is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LR is cheaper than 69.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LR is valued a bit cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of LR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.06
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%.
- LR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.80. LR pays more dividend than 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- LR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.28%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- LR pays out 32.44% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.44%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPA:LR (1/14/2026, 5:01:17 PM)
125.175
-1.87 (-1.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners53.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.83B
Revenue(TTM)13.69B
Net Income(TTM)1.77B
Analysts80
Price Target149.45 (19.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
Yearly Dividend2.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
DP32.44%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.54%
Max EPS beat(2)11.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.54%
Max EPS beat(4)37.13%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.4%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.68%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.15%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.72%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.29%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.75%
PT rev (1m)2.59%
PT rev (3m)9.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.05 | ||
| P/S | 2.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.86 | ||
| P/B | 4.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
EPS(TTM)5.4
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)5.95
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)5.48
FCFY4.38%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY5.03%
SpS52.19
BVpS27.34
TBVpS-7.17
PEG (NY)7.06
PEG (5Y)2.62
Graham Number57.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.51% | ||
| ROE | 24.75% | ||
| ROCE | 18.42% | ||
| ROIC | 13.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 93.67% | ||
| OM | 18.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.96% | ||
| GM | 51.35% | ||
| FCFM | 10.5% |
ROA(3y)7.31%
ROA(5y)6.73%
ROE(3y)15.88%
ROE(5y)15.47%
ROIC(3y)9.18%
ROIC(5y)8.59%
ROICexc(3y)11.43%
ROICexc(5y)10.93%
ROICexgc(3y)71.04%
ROICexgc(5y)70.72%
ROCE(3y)12.5%
ROCE(5y)11.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.2%
OM growth 3Y-0.39%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y1.41%
PM growth 5Y1.36%
GM growth 3Y0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 26.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.2 |
F-Score4
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC1.68
Cap/Depr(3y)53.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.26%
Profit Quality(3y)119.67%
Profit Quality(5y)123.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.24%
EPS 3Y10.4%
EPS 5Y8.83%
EPS Q2Q%32.71%
EPS Next Y3.28%
EPS Next 2Y7.97%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.91%
Revenue growth 3Y7.33%
Revenue growth 5Y5.48%
Sales Q2Q%8.84%
Revenue Next Year11.26%
Revenue Next 2Y10.23%
Revenue Next 3Y9.28%
Revenue Next 5Y7.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.02%
EBIT growth 3Y6.92%
EBIT growth 5Y5.83%
EBIT Next Year32.76%
EBIT Next 3Y16.73%
EBIT Next 5Y12.32%
FCF growth 1Y-13.39%
FCF growth 3Y10.51%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y-11.41%
OCF growth 3Y11.04%
OCF growth 5Y4.21%
LEGRAND SA / LR.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LEGRAND SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LR.PA.
What is the valuation status for LR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LEGRAND SA (LR.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LR stock?
LEGRAND SA (LR.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LEGRAND SA (LR.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEGRAND SA (LR.PA) is 23.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.58.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LEGRAND SA (LR.PA) is expected to grow by 3.28% in the next year.