Lear Corporation (LEA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lear Corporation stock (LEA) is currently trading at $122.23. Lear Corporation PE ratio is 14.78. Lear Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.28. Analyst consensus price target for LEA is $143.29. WallStSmart rates LEA as Hold.
- LEA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LEA PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LEA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LEA stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LEA fair value vs current price
- LEA insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LEA undervalued or overvalued?
- Lear Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LEA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LEA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LEA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Lear Corporation (LEA)
LEA trades 147% above its Graham fair value of $56.24, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Lear Corporation (LEA) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Lear Corporation (LEA) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
111.73% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.21x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Lear Corporation (LEA) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -2.00%, profits shrinking
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Revenue growing slowly at 4.80% annually
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Lear Corporation (LEA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.36), Price/Sales (0.28), Price/Book (1.21) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.80%, EPS Growth at -2.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.80%, Operating Margin at 4.40%, Profit Margin at 1.88%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LEA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LEA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.28x sits near its historical average of 0.27x (71th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 3% below its historical high of 0.29x set in Mar 2026, and 8% above its historical low of 0.26x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Lear Corporation (LEA) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › AUTO PARTS
The Big Picture
Lear Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 23.3B with 5% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 1.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 281M in free cash flow and 476M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Lear Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lear Corporation.
Bottom Line
Lear Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(82 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MALLETT, CONRAD L JR Director | Sell | -44 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ORSINI, FRANK C EVP and President, Seating | Sell | -7,133 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
VIDERSHAIN, MARIANNE VP, Treas & Head of Inv Relat | Sell | -1,590 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:02:13 AM
About Lear Corporation(LEA)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
AUTO PARTS
USA
Lear Corporation designs, develops, designs, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seats, electrical distribution systems, and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.