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Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: LEG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $9.67
1 Year Target Price $9.67
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -38.37% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.30B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.33 | 1Y Target Price 9.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.33 | 1Y Target Price 9.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.72 | 52 Weeks Range 6.41 - 13.94 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.41 - 13.94 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.09% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.01 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.18% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.12% | Return on Equity (TTM) 18.66% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.33 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2887522812 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31 |
Enterprise Value 2887522812 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7 | Shares Outstanding 135351008 | Shares Floating 132335349 |
Shares Outstanding 135351008 | Shares Floating 132335349 | ||
Percent Insiders 2 | Percent Institutions 86.22 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
Company Overview
History and Background
Leggett & Platt Incorporated was founded in 1883. It initially focused on bedsprings and has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become a diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products.
Core Business Areas
- Bedding Products: Manufactures and distributes components for bedding, including innersprings, foam, and private-label finished mattresses.
- Specialized Products: Includes products for automotive seating, aerospace, and other industrial applications.
- Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products: Manufactures components and products for home and office furniture, flooring underlayment, and textile-related products.
Leadership and Structure
Mitch Dolloff is the current CEO. The company is structured with distinct business segments, each managed by a senior vice president.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Bedding Components: Innersprings, foam, and other mattress components. Market share varies by specific component but is significant in the US. Competitors include Tempur Sealy (TPX) and Serta Simmons Bedding.
- Automotive Seating Components: Seat suspension systems and lumbar supports. Market share is substantial in North America. Competitors include Lear Corporation (LEA) and Adient (ADNT).
- Adjustable Beds: Manufactures bases for adjustable beds. Competitors include Ergomotion and Reverie.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries Leggett & Platt operates in (bedding, automotive, furniture) are cyclical and influenced by economic conditions, housing market trends, and consumer spending.
Positioning
Leggett & Platt is a leading component supplier in its core markets, benefiting from long-standing customer relationships and a diversified product portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars across the segments they operate in. L&P is positioned as a key supplier within its segments, capturing a meaningful percentage of the available market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong customer relationships
- Established market presence
- Efficient manufacturing processes
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Debt levels
- Pension Liabilities
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- New product development
- Acquisitions of smaller competitors
- Expansion of e-commerce channels
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
- Changing consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TPX
- LEA
- ADNT
- SSB
Competitive Landscape
Leggett & Platt competes on price, quality, and innovation. Its advantages include its diversified product portfolio and established customer relationships. Disadvantages include exposure to cyclical industries and raw material price fluctuations.
Major Acquisitions
Elite Comfort Solutions
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1250
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Leggett & Platt's capabilities in the growing foam bedding market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. The pace of growth has varied by segment.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, depending on economic conditions. Consensus estimates should be included for a specific time period.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost-cutting measures and streamlining operations. They also are focusing on margin improvements in key areas.
Summary
Leggett & Platt is a well-established, but cyclical company. It benefits from a diversified product portfolio and long-standing customer relationships. Key risks include exposure to economic downturns and fluctuations in raw material prices. Dividend stability is crucial for investors. Focusing on margin improvements will increase shareholder value.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Leggett & Platt Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Financial News Outlets
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Leggett & Platt Incorporated
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Carthage, MO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-11-05 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Karl G. Glassman | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances | Full time employees 17700 | Website https://www.leggett.com |
Full time employees 17700 | Website https://www.leggett.com | ||
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated designs, manufactures, and sells engineered components and products in the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company offers steel rod, drawn wire, innersprings, specialty foam chemicals and additives, for use in bedding and furniture, semi-finished mattresses, private label finished mattresses, pillows and toppers, static foundations, adjustable beds, machines to produce innersprings, industrial sewing and quilting machines, and mattress-packaging and glue-drying equipment to industrial users of steel rod and wire, manufacturers of finished bedding, bedding brands and mattress retailers, e-commerce retailers, big box retailers, department stores, and home improvement centers. It also provides mechanical and pneumatic lumbar support and massage systems for automotive seating, seat suspension systems, motors and actuators, and cables; titanium, nickel, and stainless-steel tubing, formed tubes, tube assemblies, and flexible joint components for fluid conveyance systems; and engineered hydraulic cylinders to automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, aerospace OEMs and suppliers, and mobile equipment OEMs. In addition, the company offers steel mechanisms and motion hardware; springs and seat suspensions; components and private label finished goods for soft seating; bases, columns, back rests, casters, and frames for office chairs and control devices; and carpet cushion and hard surface flooring underlayment, structural fabrics, and geo components for manufacturers of upholstered and office furniture, flooring retailers and distributors, contractors, landscapers, road construction companies, retailers, government agencies, mattress and furniture producers, and manufacturers of draperies, specialty packaging, filtration, and automotive upholstery. Leggett & Platt, Incorporated was founded in 1883 and is based in Carthage, Missouri.
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