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LEG

NEUTRAL
$11.13 Live
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated · NYSE
Target $12.5 (+12.3%)
$7.86 52W Range $13.0

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$1.52B
P/E
6.59
ROE
27.5%
Profit margin
5.8%
Debt/Equity
1.62
Dividend yield
1.8%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
80%
LEG presents as a classic deep-value play with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a current price ($11.13) trading significantly below its Graham Number ($16.94). While valuation metrics like the P/E (6.59) and P/S (0.37) are exceptionally low, these are offset by a concerning -11.20% YoY revenue decline and a total lack of earnings beats over the last four quarters. The stock is caught between strong balance sheet liquidity (Current Ratio 2.25) and a severe long-term price collapse (-73% over 5 years), suggesting a 'value trap' risk despite the low entry point.

Key Strengths

Deeply undervalued relative to Graham Number ($16.94) and Intrinsic Value ($49.85)
Very low P/E ratio (6.59) compared to sector average (33.39)
Strong Return on Equity (ROE) of 27.49%
Healthy short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.25
Extremely sustainable dividend payout ratio (11.83%)

Key Risks

Negative revenue growth (-11.20% YoY) indicating shrinking market share or demand
Poor earnings track record with 0 beats in the last 4 quarters
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and severe 5-year price depreciation
Elevated Debt/Equity ratio (1.62) compared to conservative benchmarks
High PEG ratio (2.96) suggesting the current P/E is not supported by growth
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$15.5
+39.3% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
47
Moderate
Value
90
Future
30
Past
20
Health
50
Dividend
45
AI Verdict
Deep Value / High Risk
Key drivers: Extreme valuation discount, Negative revenue trajectory, Technical breakdown, Stable but mediocre financial health
Confidence
85%
Value
90/100

Trading at a massive discount to both historical and defensive fair value metrics.

Positives
  • P/E of 6.59
  • P/S of 0.37
  • Price < Graham Number
Watchpoints
  • PEG ratio is high (2.96)
Future
30/100

Growth metrics are contradictory; earnings growth appears to be driven by cost-cutting rather than top-line expansion.

Positives
  • Recent YoY earnings growth spike (87.7%)
Watchpoints
  • Revenue growth -11.20%
  • Consistent earnings misses
Past
20/100

Long-term performance is catastrophic, though a short-term bottom may be forming.

Positives
  • 1-year recovery (+56.1%)
Watchpoints
  • 5-year decline of -73%
  • Consistent failure to meet analyst estimates
Health
50/100

Financial health is stable but not strong; liquidity is the primary safeguard.

Positives
  • Current Ratio 2.25
  • Piotroski Score 4/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
  • Debt/Equity 1.62
  • Altman Z-Score missing
Dividend
45/100

The dividend is safe but provides little incentive for income investors.

Positives
  • Very low payout ratio (11.83%)
Watchpoints
  • Low dividend yield (1.80%)
  • Low dividend strength score (25/100)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$11.13
Analyst Target
$12.5
Upside/Downside
+12.3%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LEG and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-28
LEG
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated
Primary
5Y
-73.0%
3Y
-61.5%
1Y
+56.1%
6M
+6.1%
1M
+15.9%
1W
-4.6%
BH-
Biglari Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
+361.4%
3Y
+231.2%
1Y
+131.1%
6M
+55.9%
1M
+29.8%
1W
+2.3%
BOB
Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-30.7%
3Y
-30.7%
1Y
-30.7%
6M
-30.7%
1M
+2.8%
1W
-9.4%
ACV
ACV Auctions Inc.
Peer
5Y
-72.8%
3Y
-8.0%
1Y
-61.5%
6M
-41.7%
1M
+2.9%
1W
-2.8%
BH
Biglari Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
+310.2%
3Y
+205.9%
1Y
+110.4%
6M
+46.2%
1M
+29.3%
1W
+1.5%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
6.59
Forward P/E
9.46
PEG Ratio
2.96
P/B Ratio
1.48
P/S Ratio
0.37
EV/Revenue
0.64
EV/EBITDA
7.05
Market Cap
$1.52B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 5.8%
Operating Margin 4.67%
Gross Margin 18.44%
ROE 27.49%
ROA 4.26%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth -11.2%
Earnings Growth +87.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth -11.15%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +77.5%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
1.62
High debt
Current Ratio
2.25
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.37
Good
Cash/Share
$4.32

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.9B
Gross Margin
17.9%
Op. Margin
4.5%
Net Margin
2.7%
Total Assets
$3.5B
Liabilities
$2.5B
Equity
$1.0B
Debt/Equity
2.46x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
84%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-11
$0.22
-3.3% surprise
2025-10-27
$0.29
2025-07-31
$0.3
-1.6% surprise

Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison

Comparing LEG against 405 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector (26 bullish, 140 neutral, 239 bearish)
P/E Ratio
6.59
This Stock
vs
32.81
Sector Avg
-79.9% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
27.49%
This Stock
vs
-41.92%
Sector Avg
-165.6% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.8%
This Stock
vs
-5.23%
Sector Avg
-210.9% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.62
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
+7.6% (Higher)
Revenue Growth
-11.2%
This Stock
vs
27.46%
Sector Avg
-140.8% (Slower)
Current Ratio
2.25
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-8.4% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

KLEIBOEKER RYAN MICHAEL
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-17
75 shares · $772
DAVIS JENNIFER JOY
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-04-17
90 shares · $926
ODAFFER LINDSEY NICOLE
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-17
71 shares · $734
BURNS BENJAMIN MICHAEL
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-17
109 shares · $1,124
SMITH ROBERT S JR.
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-17
273 shares · $2,686
GLASSMAN KARL G
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-17
241 shares · $2,465
HAGALE JAMES TYSON
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-17
356 shares · $3,501
KLEIBOEKER RYAN MICHAEL
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-15
193 shares · $1,820
DAVIS JENNIFER JOY
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-04-15
145 shares · $1,392
ODAFFER LINDSEY NICOLE
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-15
193 shares · $1,802
BURNS BENJAMIN MICHAEL
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-15
213 shares · $2,034
BARBEE ANGELA
Director
Stock Award
2026-04-15
156 shares · $1,419
BRUNNER ROBERT E
Director
Stock Award
2026-04-15
407 shares · $3,703
SMITH ROBERT S JR.
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-15
323 shares · $3,008
WOOD PHOEBE A
Director
Stock Award
2026-04-15
170 shares · $1,548
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-04-13

Leggett & Platt reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-04-07

Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) filed a definitive proxy statement on April 7, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the upcoming annual meeting.

10-K
FORM 10-K
2026-02-26

LEG submitted its annual 10-K filing on February 26, 2026, which includes disclosures regarding its business operations, risk factors, and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition. Specific financial highlights and risk details were not provided in the available excerpts.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-02-24

Leggett & Platt likely reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for the fiscal year ending 2025.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-02-11

Leggett & Platt likely reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-12-29
10-Q
FORM 10-Q
2025-10-31

LEG filed its 10-Q on October 31, 2025, though the provided excerpt contains no specific financial highlights. The filing includes a section for Risk Factors under Item 1A, but detailed risk descriptions were not provided in the available text.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-10-27

Leggett & Platt filed an 8-K, likely to report its third-quarter financial results or announce its earnings release date.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-08-29

Leggett & Platt likely filed this 8-K to announce its second-quarter financial results.

10-Q
FORM 10-Q
2025-08-07

LEG filed its Form 10-Q on August 7, 2025, though the provided excerpt contains no specific financial performance data. The filing includes a section on Risk Factors under Item 1A, but detailed risks were not disclosed in the available text.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-07-31
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-07-25
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-05-09
10-Q
FORM 10-Q
2025-05-07
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-04-28
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
NONE
2 analysts
Piper Sandler
2025-12-11
Maintains
Neutral Neutral

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