Leggett & PlattLEG -1.17%65 Forward PE Ratio is 13.46 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates LEG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 175 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Leggett & Platt ranks better than 57.14% on this metric.
Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Leggett & Platt Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Leggett & Platt Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leggett & Platt's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Leggett & Platt Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.67
13.14
8.07
10.16
Leggett & Platt Quarterly Data
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.02
17.67
15.97
16.84
14.68
13.14
16.69
15.34
8.07
7.17
8.37
7.64
10.16
8.79
LEG vs LZB, MLKN, MBC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Leggett & Platt's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leggett & Platt's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leggett & Platt's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Leggett & Platt (LEG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.46 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #75 out of 175 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Leggett & Platt's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Leggett & Platt's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.46. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.91. Leggett & Platt's value of 13.46 is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #75 out of 175 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Leggett & Platt has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leggett & Platt's Forward PE Ratio compare to LZB and MLKN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #75 out of 175 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Leggett & Platt in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.91. Leggett & Platt's value of 13.46 is 9.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 14.91, based on 175 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Leggett & Platt's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.46 is 9.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leggett & Platt's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.46. 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 $10.27, compared to a current price of $11.80 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.46 and 9.7% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 14.91. Leggett & Platt's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (LEG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.46 as of Jul. 06, 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 $11.80 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.27.
GuruFocus considers Leggett & Platt to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEG:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.46
GF Value™: $10.27 vs. price of $11.80 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#75 of 175)
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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