LEGGETT & PLATT INC (LEG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:LEG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US5246601075 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LEG. LEG was compared to 63 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. LEG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LEG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LEG had positive earnings in the past year.
LEG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LEG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LEG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LEG's Return On Assets of -13.67% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LEG is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -68.63%, LEG is doing worse than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.99%, LEG is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LEG is below the industry average of 10.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -13.67% | ||
| ROE | -68.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.99% |
ROA(3y)-3.65%
ROA(5y)0.38%
ROE(3y)-21.86%
ROE(5y)-4.68%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)8.74%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of LEG (6.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LEG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 17.73%, LEG is not doing good in the industry: 82.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LEG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.73% |
OM growth 3Y-18.8%
OM growth 5Y-10.74%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.29%
GM growth 5Y-4.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LEG is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LEG has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LEG has more shares outstanding
LEG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that LEG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LEG has a Altman-Z score (2.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LEG is 7.76, which is on the high side as it means it would take LEG, 7.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LEG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEG outperforms 58.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.59 is on the high side and indicates that LEG has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.59, LEG is doing worse than 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
LEG has a Current Ratio of 2.20. This indicates that LEG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LEG (2.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LEG has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that LEG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.36, LEG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LEG have decreased strongly by -13.82% in the last year.
LEG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -16.39% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.51% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, LEG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.82%
EPS 3Y-27.71%
EPS 5Y-16.39%
EPS Q2Q%4.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.75%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-6.82%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LEG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.87% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.29%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.37%
EPS Next 5Y8.87%
Revenue Next Year-4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.27%
Revenue Next 5Y0.83%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LEG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.48.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LEG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.93), we can say LEG is valued rather cheaply.
LEG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.12.
LEG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LEG is cheaper than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.78. LEG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LEG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LEG is cheaper than 65.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LEG is valued cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LEG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.89%, LEG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
LEG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.16.
LEG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LEG decreases each year by -8.18%.
LEG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
LEG has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-15.94%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.37%
10.05
-0.2 (-1.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners79.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change11.33%
Market Cap1.36B
Analysts49.09
Price Target10.54 (4.88%)
Short Float %6.99%
Short Ratio3.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.18%
DP-15.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.96%
Min EPS beat(2)2.68%
Max EPS beat(2)9.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.49%
Max EPS beat(4)9.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.38%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)1.23%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.74%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.15%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.33%
PT rev (1m)3.33%
PT rev (3m)10.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY12.31%
FCF(TTM)1.85
FCFY18.38%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY23.46%
SpS31.88
BVpS5.53
TBVpS-0.64
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -13.67% | ||
| ROE | -68.63% | ||
| ROCE | 8.84% | ||
| ROIC | 6.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.13% | ||
| OM | 6.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.73% | ||
| FCFM | 5.79% |
ROA(3y)-3.65%
ROA(5y)0.38%
ROE(3y)-21.86%
ROE(5y)-4.68%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)8.74%
ROICexc(3y)8.89%
ROICexc(5y)9.67%
ROICexgc(3y)18.06%
ROICexgc(5y)21.73%
ROCE(3y)10.16%
ROCE(5y)11.09%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-24.14%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-12.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.12%
OM growth 3Y-18.8%
OM growth 5Y-10.74%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.29%
GM growth 5Y-4.1%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
F-Score5
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)59.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.82%
EPS 3Y-27.71%
EPS 5Y-16.39%
EPS Q2Q%4.35%
EPS Next Y6.29%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.37%
EPS Next 5Y8.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.75%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-6.82%
Revenue Next Year-4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.27%
Revenue Next 5Y0.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.87%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.65%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.17%
EBIT Next Year51.98%
EBIT Next 3Y19.57%
EBIT Next 5Y12.8%
FCF growth 1Y-34.28%
FCF growth 3Y10.81%
FCF growth 5Y-15.65%
OCF growth 1Y-36.17%
OCF growth 3Y4.06%
OCF growth 5Y-14.47%