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LearLEA +3.16%86 EV-to-OCF is 5.37 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 7.50. GuruFocus rates LEA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,329 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lear ranks better than 63.36% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Lear's Enterprise Value is $7,949 Mil.
Lear's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,479 Mil. Therefore, Lear's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lear's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LEA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74 Med: 7.5 Max: 28.04
Current: 5.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lear was 28.04. The lowest was 3.74. And the median was 7.50.
LEA's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 63.36% of 1329
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.28
vs LEA: 5.37
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-08), Lear's stock price is $122.84.
Lear's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.730. Therefore, Lear's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.45.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lear's share price for today is $122.84.
Lear's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10.730.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lear EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lear EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lear's EV-to-OCF 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Lear's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Lear EV-to-OCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lear's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lear's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lear's current Enterprise Value is $7,949 Mil.
Lear's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,479 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.
Lear (LEA) has a EV-to-OCF of 5.37 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 28% below median its historical median of 7.50. Over the past decade, Lear's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.74 to 28.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Lear ranks #487 out of 1329 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Lear's EV-to-OCF too high?
Lear's current EV-to-OCF of 5.37 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 28.04. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.28. Lear's value of 5.37 is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lear ranks #487 out of 1329 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lear has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lear's EV-to-OCF compare to MBLY and LKQ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lear ranks #487 out of 1329 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Lear in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.28. Lear's value of 5.37 is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lear's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.74 to 28.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.50 vs. the industry median of 8.28, Lear 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 EV-to-OCF for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.28, based on 1,329 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lear's current EV-to-OCF of 5.37 is 35.1% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lear's current EV-to-OCF is 5.37, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 7.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lear (LEA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $128.03, compared to a current price of $122.84 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 5.37, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.50 and 35.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.28. Lear's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lear (LEA), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.37 as of Aug. 08, 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 Lear (LEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lear stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $122.84 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $128.03.
GuruFocus considers Lear to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LEA:
EV-to-OCF: 5.37 (28% below median its 10-year median of 7.50)
GF Value™: $128.03 vs. price of $122.84 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#487 of 1329)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lear Corp designs, develops, and manufactures automotive seating and electrical systems and components. The company has two reporting segments Seating and E-Systems. Seating components include frames and mechanisms, covers (leather and woven fabric), seat heating and cooling, foam, and headrests. Automotive electrical distribution and connection systems and electronic systems include wiring harnesses, terminals and connectors, on-board battery chargers, high-voltage battery management systems. The company earns majority of its revenue from the seating segment.
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