Leggett & PlattLEG +0.60%67 Buyback Yield % is 0.24 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates LEG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Leggett & Platt ranks better than 50% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Leggett & Platt's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Leggett & Platt's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Leggett & Platt Buyback Yield % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leggett & Platt's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leggett & Platt's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Leggett & Platt (LEG) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.24 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Leggett & Platt's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #48 out of 96 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Leggett & Platt's Buyback Yield % too high?
Leggett & Platt's current Buyback Yield % of 0.24 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 3.51. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.22. Leggett & Platt's value of 0.24 is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #48 out of 96 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Leggett & Platt has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leggett & Platt's Buyback Yield % compare to LZB and MLKN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #48 out of 96 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Leggett & Platt in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.22. Leggett & Platt's value of 0.24 is 11.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Leggett & Platt's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Leggett & Platt has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.22, based on 96 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Leggett & Platt's current Buyback Yield % of 0.24 is 11.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leggett & Platt's current Buyback Yield % is 0.24, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leggett & Platt stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leggett & Platt (LEG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.30, compared to a current price of $11.67 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.24, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 11.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.22. Leggett & Platt's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (LEG), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.24 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Leggett & Platt (LEG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leggett & Platt stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.67 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.30.
GuruFocus considers Leggett & Platt to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEG:
Buyback Yield %: 0.24 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $10.30 vs. price of $11.67 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#48 of 96)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leggett & Platt Inc designs and produces engineered components and products found in homes and automobiles. It operates its business through three segments namely Bedding Products, Specialized Products, and Furniture, Flooring, and Textile Products. It generates the maximum of its revenue from Bedding Products. Serving a broad suite of customers around the world, Leggett & Platt's products include bedding components, automotive seat support, and lumbar systems, specialty bedding foam and private label finished mattresses, components for home furniture, and work furniture, flooring underlayment, adjustable beds, and various other products.
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