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Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Leggett & Platt Incorporated stock (LEG) is currently trading at $10.14. Leggett & Platt Incorporated PE ratio is 5.65. Leggett & Platt Incorporated PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.32. Analyst consensus price target for LEG is $12.50. WallStSmart rates LEG as Hold.

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LEG

Leggett & Platt Incorporated

NYSECONSUMER CYCLICAL
$10.14
$0.11 (1.10%)
52W$6.35
$12.94
Target$12.50+23.3%

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LEG Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG)

Margin of Safety
+84.3%
Strong Buy Zone
LEG Fair Value
$79.09
Graham Formula
Current Price
$10.14
$68.95 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $79.09
Overvalued
Price $10.14
Graham IV $79.09
Analyst $12.50

LEG trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $79.09, offering a 84% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

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 return on equity, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.6/10
Return on EquityProfitability
27.50%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $28 in profit

Price/SalesValuation
0.3210/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
87.70%10/10

Earnings per share surging 87.70% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
84.23%10/10

84.23% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.278/10

Trading at 1.27x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
5.65
Undervalued
Forward P/E
14.56
Attractive
Trailing P/E
5.65
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.32
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.584
Undervalued

Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.8/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-11.20%0/10

Revenue declining -11.20%, a shrinking business

Operating MarginProfitability
4.67%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

PEG RatioValuation
2.964/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Profit MarginProfitability
5.81%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Market CapQuality
$1.30B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.32), Price/Book (1.27) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 27.50%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 87.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.96) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -11.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 4.67%, Profit Margin at 5.81%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 27.50% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -11.20% 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 (Return on Equity, Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue 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.

LEG Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

LEG's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.32x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.04x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 83% below its historical high of 1.9x set in Apr 2017, and 0% above its historical low of 0.32x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.4x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) · CONSUMER CYCLICALFURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES

The Big Picture

Leggett & Platt Incorporated operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 4.1B with 11% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 2750.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 102M in free cash flow and 122M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 11% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Leggett & Platt Incorporated push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 203.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

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Bottom Line

Leggett & Platt Incorporated 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.

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About Leggett & Platt Incorporated(LEG)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIA...

Country

USA

Leggett & Platt (L&P), based in Carthage, Missouri, is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces various engineered components and products.