Leggett & Platt (FRA:LP1) Cash-to-Debt: 0.33 (As of Jun. 2026) — 106% Above Median

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FRA:LP1 Leggett & Platt Inc FRA:LP1
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What is Leggett & Platt Cash-to-Debt?

Leggett & Platt FRA:LP1 70 Cash-to-Debt is 0.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates FRA:LP1 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 429 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Leggett & Platt ranks worse than 70.86% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Leggett & Platt's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.33.

If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Leggett & Platt couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Leggett & Platt's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LP1' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.16   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, Leggett & Platt's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.42. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.16.

FRA:LP1's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
70.86% of 429 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs FRA:LP1: 0.33

Leggett & Platt  (FRA:LP1) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


Leggett & Platt Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Leggett & Platt Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leggett & Platt's Cash-to-Debt 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.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Leggett & Platt Cash-to-Debt Chart

Leggett & Platt Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 0.14 0.17 0.17 0.36

Leggett & Platt Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.28 0.36 0.31 0.33

FRA:LP1 vs LZB, MLKN, MBC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Leggett & Platt's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leggett & Platt's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Leggett & Platt's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Leggett & Platt Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Leggett & Platt's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Leggett & Platt's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

* 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.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.33 mean?
Leggett & Platt (FRA:LP1) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.33 as of Jun. 2026. This is 106% above median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Leggett & Platt's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #304 out of 429 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Leggett & Platt's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Leggett & Platt's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.33 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.42. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.94. Leggett & Platt's value of 0.33 is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #304 out of 429 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leggett & Platt has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leggett & Platt's Cash-to-Debt compare to LZB and MLKN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #304 out of 429 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Leggett & Platt in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.94. Leggett & Platt's value of 0.33 is 64.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Leggett & Platt's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Leggett & Platt has consistently been below 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.94, based on 429 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Leggett & Platt's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.33 is 64.9% below 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leggett & Platt's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.33, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. 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 (FRA:LP1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.73, compared to a current price of €7.88 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.33, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 64.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.94. Leggett & Platt's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (FRA:LP1), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.33 as of Jun. 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 (FRA:LP1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leggett & Platt stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.88 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.73. GuruFocus considers Leggett & Platt to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LP1:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.33 (106% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
  • GF Value™: €8.73 vs. price of €7.88 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#304 of 429)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leggett & Platt Business Description

Address No. 1 Leggett Road, Carthage, MO, USA, 64836
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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