LEG (Leggett & Platt) Total Payout Ratio: 0.14 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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LEG Leggett & Platt Inc LEG
66 GF Score
Price $11.25
GF Value $10.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Leggett & Platt Total Payout Ratio?

Leggett & Platt LEG +2.98% 66 Total Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates LEG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Leggett & Platt's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.14.

Leggett & Platt Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Leggett & Platt Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leggett & Platt's Total 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.

Leggett & Platt Total Payout Ratio Chart

Leggett & Platt Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Leggett & Platt Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.14 0.05 0.27 0.51

LEG vs LZB, MLKN, MBC: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Leggett & Platt's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leggett & Platt's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Leggett & Platt's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Leggett & Platt Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Leggett & Platt's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-2.4 + 0 + -27) / 235.4
=0.12

Leggett & Platt's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-3.4 + 0 + -6.8) / 20
=0.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.14 mean?
Leggett & Platt (LEG) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.14 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors.
Is Leggett & Platt's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Leggett & Platt's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.14. Overall, Leggett & Platt has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leggett & Platt's Total Payout Ratio compare to LZB and MLKN?
Leggett & Platt's Total Payout Ratio of 0.14 can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. Leggett & Platt's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.14. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.25, compared to a current price of $11.25 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.14. Leggett & Platt's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (LEG), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 16, 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 $11.25 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.25. GuruFocus considers Leggett & Platt to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LEG:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.14
  • GF Value™: $10.25 vs. price of $11.25 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address No. 1 Leggett Road, Carthage, MO, USA, 64836
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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