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Leslies Inc (LESL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Leslies Inc stock (LESL) is currently trading at $1.12. Leslies Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.01. Analyst consensus price target for LESL is $4.97. WallStSmart rates LESL as Sell.

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LESL

Leslies Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$1.12
$0.07 (6.67%)
52W$0.87
$19.20
Target$4.97+343.5%

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Smart Analysis

Leslies Inc (LESL) · 7 metrics scored

Smart Score

21
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
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 price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Leslies Inc (LESL) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.0110/10

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

Institutional Own.Quality
64.00%8/10

64.00% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.0075
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.846
Undervalued
LESL Target Price
$4.967
290% Upside

Leslies Inc (LESL) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 0.6/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-37.80%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-16.00%0/10

Revenue declining -16.00%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-64.30%0/10

Earnings declining -64.30%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-22.70%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Market CapQuality
$9M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Leslies Inc (LESL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 21/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 7 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.01) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -16.00%, EPS Growth at -64.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at -37.80%, Profit Margin at -22.70%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at -37.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -16.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

LESL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

LESL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.01x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.07x (15th percentile). The current valuation is 97% below its historical high of 0.24x set in May 2021, and Infinity% above its historical low of 0x in Sep 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.0x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Leslies Inc (LESL) · CONSUMER CYCLICALSPECIALTY RETAIL

The Big Picture

Leslies Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.2B with 16% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -22.7% profit margin.

Key Findings

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 16% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -22.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Leslies Inc.

Bottom Line

Leslies Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

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 Leslies Inc(LESL)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

SPECIALTY RETAIL

Country

USA

Leslie's, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer spa and pool care brand in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.