Leggett & PlattLEG +4.76%68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.60. 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. Among 203 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Leggett & Platt ranks better than 87.19% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LEG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.31
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Leggett & Platt was 1.31. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.60.
LEG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 87.19% of 203
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs LEG: 0.21
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -51.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -31.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Leggett & Platt was 23.00% per year. The lowest was -51.40% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Leggett & Platt Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Leggett & Platt Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout 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.
LEG vs LZB, MBC, MLKN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Leggett & Platt (LEG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #26 out of 203 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Leggett & Platt's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Leggett & Platt's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.31. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Leggett & Platt's value of 0.33 is 38.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #26 out of 203 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LZB and MBC?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #26 out of 203 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Leggett & Platt in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Leggett & Platt's value of 0.33 is 38.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Leggett & Platt's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.54, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.54, based on 203 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Leggett & Platt's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.33 is 38.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leggett & Platt's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 38.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.54. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (LEG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.33 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: $10.30 vs. price of $11.44 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#26 of 203)
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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