Leggett & PlattLEG +4.76%68 ROE % is 7.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 25.55. 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 428 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Leggett & Platt ranks better than 94.16% on this metric.
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Leggett & Platt ROE % Related Terms
Leggett & Platt ROE % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Leggett & Platt's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leggett & Platt's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leggett & Platt's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Leggett & Platt (LEG) has a ROE % of 7.76% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 25.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #25 out of 428 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Leggett & Platt's ROE % too high?
Leggett & Platt's current ROE % of 7.76% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 25.55. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median ROE % is 4.51. Leggett & Platt's value of 7.76% is 72.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #25 out of 428 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 ROE % compare to LZB and MBC?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #25 out of 428 companies for ROE %. This places Leggett & Platt in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.51. Leggett & Platt's value of 7.76% is 72.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.55 vs. the industry median of 4.51, Leggett & Platt has consistently been above 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 ROE % for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROE % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 4.51, based on 428 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Leggett & Platt's current ROE % of 7.76% is 72.3% above 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROE % is 4.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leggett & Platt's current ROE % is 7.76%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 25.55. 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 ROE % is 7.76%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 25.55 and 72.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 4.51. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (LEG), the current ROE % is 7.76% 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:
ROE %: 7.76% (70% below median its 10-year median of 25.55)
GF Value™: $10.30 vs. price of $11.44 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#25 of 428)
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.
68GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LEG
ROE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LEG has been successfully added to your 
