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Lear Corporation (LEA)

Lear Corporation (LEA) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/04/2025: LEA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

16 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $118.83

1 Year Target Price $118.83

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$118.83 Target price
52w Low $72.69
Current$108.94
52w High $113.1

Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -14.78%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.80B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 13.29
1Y Target Price 118.83
Price to earnings Ratio 13.29
1Y Target Price 118.83
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 72.69 - 113.10
Updated Date 12/4/2025
52 Weeks Range 72.69 - 113.10
Updated Date 12/4/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.82%
Basic EPS (TTM) 8.2

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Profitability

Profit Margin 1.92%
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.4%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.22%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.56%

Valuation

Trailing PE 13.29
Forward PE 7.6
Enterprise Value 7375816644
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25
Enterprise Value 7375816644
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.32
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.34
Shares Outstanding 51870171
Shares Floating 51623269
Shares Outstanding 51870171
Shares Floating 51623269
Percent Insiders 0.56
Percent Institutions 111.55

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Lear Corporation

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Lear Corporation was founded in 1917 as American Metal Products in Detroit, Michigan. Initially focused on manufacturing automotive seating assemblies, it expanded into electronics and electrical systems and became Lear Corporation in 1999. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion, becoming a leading global supplier of automotive seating and e-systems.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Seating: Designs, develops, engineers, and manufactures complete seating systems, including frames, trim covers, foam, and headrests for a wide range of vehicles.
  • E-Systems: Designs, develops, and manufactures electrical and electronic systems, including wiring harnesses, connectivity systems, and power management solutions.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Lear Corporation is led by a CEO (currently Ray Scott) and a senior management team. The organizational structure includes global business segments responsible for Seating and E-Systems, supported by functional departments such as finance, operations, and technology.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Automotive Seating: Complete seating systems for passenger vehicles. Lear holds a significant market share in this segment; however, the exact percentage fluctuates based on region and customer. Major competitors include Adient and Magna International. Market Share estimated at 23%.
  • Wiring Harnesses: Electrical distribution systems for automotive vehicles. Wiring harnesses connect all of the electronic components of the car. Lear holds significant market share in this sector. Major competitors include Aptiv and Yazaki. Market Share estimated at 15%.
  • Connectivity Systems: Systems for connecting the car to the Cloud for data collection and entertainment. Lear holds some market share in this sector. Major competitors include Harman International and Panasonic. Market Share estimated at 5%.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The automotive supplier industry is experiencing significant change due to the shift towards electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and connected car technologies. This creates both opportunities and challenges for companies like Lear.

Positioning

Lear is a leading player in the automotive seating and e-systems markets. Its competitive advantages include its global scale, strong customer relationships, and focus on innovation.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for automotive seating and E-systems is substantial, estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Lear is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global scale and presence
  • Strong customer relationships with major OEMs
  • Leading technology and innovation in seating and e-systems
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on the automotive industry cycle
  • Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
  • Labor costs and union negotiations
  • High capital expenditure requirements

Opportunities

  • Growth in electric vehicle market
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new technologies for autonomous driving
  • Increasing demand for connected car solutions
  • Partnerships with technology companies

Threats

  • Intense competition from other automotive suppliers
  • Disruptive technologies from new entrants
  • Economic downturns affecting automotive sales
  • Geopolitical risks and trade barriers
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Adient PLC (ADNT)
  • Magna International (MGA)
  • Aptiv PLC (APTV)

Competitive Landscape

Lear is a leader in seating and e-systems, known for innovation and global reach. Competitors like Adient and Magna also have significant scale. Aptiv focuses more on technology and connectivity, presenting a different competitive threat.

Major Acquisitions

Antolin Seating Business

  • Year: 2024
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 573
  • Strategic Rationale: Expands Lear's seating capabilities and customer base, particularly in Europe.

Guild Solutions, Inc

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 69
  • Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of Guild Solutions enhances Lear's connected car capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Lear's historical growth has been driven by organic expansion, acquisitions, and increasing automotive production.

Future Projections: Analyst projections for Lear's future growth would be based on factors such as automotive industry forecasts, electric vehicle adoption rates, and Lear's market share gains.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives may include investments in new technologies, acquisitions of complementary businesses, and cost-cutting measures.

Summary

Lear Corporation is a major player in the automotive seating and e-systems markets, benefiting from its global scale and strong customer relationships. The shift to electric vehicles presents a significant opportunity. However, Lear must navigate competitive pressures and economic cycles. Recent strategic acquisitions should enhance future growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Lear Corporation Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Market research reports
  • Analyst reports

Disclaimers:

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About Lear Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Southfield, MI, United States
IPO Launch date 2009-11-09
President, CEO & Director Mr. Raymond E. Scott Jr.
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Auto Parts
Full time employees 173700
Full time employees 173700

Lear Corporation designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seating, and electrical distribution systems and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Its Seating segment offers seat systems, seat subsystems, keyseat components, seat trim covers, seat mechanisms, seat foams, and headrests, as well as surface materials, such as leather and fabric for automobiles and light trucks, compact cars, pick-up trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The company's E-Systems segment provides electrical distribution and connection systems that route electrical signals and networks; and manage electrical power within the vehicle for various powertrains. This segment's products comprise wire harnesses, terminals and connectors, engineered components, and junction boxes; electronic system products, including body domain control modules, smart and passive junction boxes, gateway and communication modules, integrated power modules, and high voltage switching and power control systems. It also offers software and connected services comprising Xevo Market, an in-vehicle commerce and service platform; and software and services for the cloud, vehicles, and mobile devices. In addition, this segment provides cybersecurity software; advanced vehicle positioning for automated and autonomous driving applications; and short-range communication and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity. It offers its products and services under the XEVO, GUILFORD, EAGLE OTTAWA, ConfigurE+, INTUTM, LEAR CONNEXUSTM, EXO, JOURNEYWARE, ProTec, SMART JUNCTION BOX, STRUCSURE, AVENTINO, and TeXstyle brands. Lear Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.