LEG (Leggett & Platt) EBIT: $345 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LEG Leggett & Platt Inc LEG
68 GF Score
Price $11.44
GF Value $10.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Leggett & Platt EBIT?

Leggett & Platt LEG +4.76% 68 EBIT is $345 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Leggett & Platt's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $46 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $345 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Leggett & Platt's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.94%. Leggett & Platt's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.89%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Leggett & Platt's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.79%.


Leggett & Platt  (NYSE:LEG) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Leggett & Platt's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=182.4 * ( 1 - 37.3% )/( (2289.5 + 2343.9)/ 2 )
=114.3648/2316.7
=4.94 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Leggett & Platt's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=185.6/( ( (805.8 + max(392, 0)) + (788.3 + max(506.3, 0)) )/ 2 )
=185.6/( ( 1197.8 + 1294.6 )/ 2 )
=185.6/1246.2
=14.89 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(433.7 + 622.6 + 57.7) - (659.5 + 10.5 + 52)
=392

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(487.1 + 663.3 + 53) - (664.7 + 0 + 32.4)
=506.3

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Leggett & Platt's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=345.1/2698.686
=12.79 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Leggett & Platt EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leggett & Platt's EBIT 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.

Leggett & Platt EBIT Chart

Leggett & Platt Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 598.60 489.10 -85.00 -423.30 362.60

Leggett & Platt Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LEG vs LZB, MBC, MLKN: EBIT Comparison

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

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

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


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Leggett & Platt EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $345 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $345 Mil mean?
Leggett & Platt (LEG) has a EBIT of $345 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Leggett & Platt.
Is Leggett & Platt's EBIT too high?
Leggett & Platt's current EBIT is $345 Mil. Overall, Leggett & Platt has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leggett & Platt's EBIT compare to LZB and MBC?
Leggett & Platt's EBIT of $345 Mil can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good EBIT depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Leggett & Platt. Leggett & Platt's current EBIT is $345 Mil. 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 $11.44 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $345 Mil. Leggett & Platt's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (LEG), the current EBIT is $345 Mil as of Mar. 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 $11.44 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.30. GuruFocus considers Leggett & Platt to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEG:

  • EBIT: $345 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.30 vs. price of $11.44 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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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