Leggett & PlattLEG +4.76%68 Pretax Margin % is 3.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 8.17. 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 433 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Leggett & Platt ranks better than 65.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leggett & Platt's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LEG'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.62 Med: 8.17 Max: 12.99
Current: 7
LEG's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.82% of 433
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs LEG: 7.00
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Leggett & Platt Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leggett & Platt's Pretax Margin % 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Leggett & Platt's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leggett & Platt's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leggett & Platt's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 Pretax Margin % of 3.47% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 8.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #148 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Leggett & Platt's Pretax Margin % too high?
Leggett & Platt's current Pretax Margin % of 3.47% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 8.17. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Leggett & Platt's value of 3.47% is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #148 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to LZB and MBC?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #148 out of 433 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Leggett & Platt in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Leggett & Platt's value of 3.47% is 3.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 3.58, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.58, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Leggett & Platt's current Pretax Margin % of 3.47% is 3.1% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leggett & Platt's current Pretax Margin % is 3.47%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 8.17. 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 Pretax Margin % is 3.47%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 3.1% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.58. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (LEG), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.47% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 3.47% (58% below median its 10-year median of 8.17)
GF Value™: $10.30 vs. price of $11.44 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#148 of 433)
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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