Lear Corporation (LEA) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts
EV/EBITDA
↓
6.10
↓-13% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.02
30Y Low3.2·High9.9
P/FCF
↓
12.99
↓-65% vs avg
5yr avg: 36.80
30Y Low7.4·High130.0
P/B Ratio
↓
1.39
↓-11% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.57
30Y Low1.1·High3.2
ROE
↑
8.9%
-3% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.1%
30Y Low-107%·High68%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
2.52
+2% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.48
30Y Low0.6·High5.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
LEA Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Lear Corporation trades at 16.6x earnings, 9% below its 5-year average of 18.3x, sitting at the 82nd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 15%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.0x P/FCF, 65% below the 5-year average of 36.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.8B | $6.1B | $5.3B | $8.3B | $7.4B | $11.1B | $9.6B | $8.5B | $8.1B | $12.2B | $9.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.9B | $9.2B | $8.4B | $10.7B | $9.7B | $13.0B | $11.2B | $9.9B | $8.6B | $12.7B | $10.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.60 | 14.06 | 10.56 | 14.59 | 22.67 | 29.56 | 60.70 | 10.76 | 7.13 | 9.50 | 9.93 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.60 | 0.52 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.39 | 1.18 | 1.16 | 1.65 | 1.54 | 2.30 | 2.08 | 1.84 | 1.80 | 2.75 | 3.03 |
| P/FCF | 12.99 | 11.65 | 9.53 | 13.40 | 19.39 | 130.05 | 45.59 | 12.49 | 7.37 | 10.30 | 8.87 |
| P/OCF | 6.29 | 5.64 | 4.77 | 6.68 | 7.28 | 16.50 | 14.49 | 6.62 | 4.57 | 6.86 | 5.98 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
LEA EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Lear Corporation's enterprise value stands at 6.1x EBITDA, 13% below its 5-year average of 7.0x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 46% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.41 | 0.62 | 0.56 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.10 | 5.66 | 5.35 | 7.06 | 7.18 | 9.85 | 9.76 | 5.72 | 3.89 | 5.94 | 5.29 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.70 | 9.01 | 10.01 | 12.21 | 15.95 | 19.29 | 28.17 | 9.44 | 5.29 | 7.89 | 7.28 |
| EV / FCF | — | 17.47 | 14.92 | 17.17 | 25.21 | 152.70 | 52.98 | 14.49 | 7.79 | 10.68 | 9.49 |
LEA Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Lear Corporation earns an operating margin of 4.4%, roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector average. ROE of 8.9% is modest. ROIC of 9.7% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 8.2% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 7.5% | 7.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.4% | 11.8% |
| Operating Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.9% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 17.3% | 25.4% | 33.7% | 31.4% |
| ROA | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| ROIC | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 16.6% | 26.1% | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| ROCE | 11.5% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 16.1% | 24.3% | 26.7% | 28.0% |
LEA Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Lear Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.5x, which is moderately leveraged (43% below the sector average of 4.4x). Net debt stands at $3.1B ($4.1B total debt minus $1.0B cash). Interest coverage of 10.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.89 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.61 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.34 | 2.49 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 1.66 | 0.89 | 0.92 | 0.99 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.29 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.21 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.93 | 1.55 | 1.66 | 1.46 | 1.36 | 0.79 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.34 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 5.82 | 5.39 | 3.77 | 5.82 | 22.65 | 7.39 | 2.00 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 0.61 |
| Interest Coverage | 10.39 | 10.39 | 8.06 | 8.87 | 6.29 | 7.53 | 4.08 | 11.49 | 19.29 | 19.24 | 17.22 |
LEA Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.35x means Lear Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.32 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.42 | 1.33 | 1.37 | 1.40 | 1.36 | 1.35 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.09 | 1.06 | 1.10 | 1.13 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.57 | 1.66 | 1.60 | 1.52 | 1.44 | 1.29 | 1.56 | 1.82 | 1.71 | 1.87 |
| Inventory Turnover | 12.61 | 12.61 | 13.40 | 12.35 | 12.27 | 11.30 | 11.23 | 14.21 | 15.62 | 15.05 | 16.04 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 61.25 | 56.22 | 57.26 | 60.34 | 57.64 | 70.01 | 54.94 | 49.71 | 57.61 | 54.01 |
LEA Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Lear Corporation returns 7.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.3% dividend yield and 4.7% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 37.7% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 6.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 37.7% | 37.7% | 34.3% | 31.8% | 56.6% | 28.5% | 42.5% | 23.6% | 16.4% | 10.7% | 9.1% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.0% | 7.1% | 9.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 9.3% | 14.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| FCF Yield | 7.7% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 8.0% | 13.6% | 9.7% | 11.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.7% | 5.3% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 4.5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.0% | 8.0% | 11.0% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 6.7% | 11.0% | 4.8% | 7.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $54M | $56M | $59M | $60M | $60M | $60M | $62M | $66M | $69M | $73M |
Peer Comparison
Compare LEA with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LEAYou | $7B | 16.6 | 6.1 | 13.0 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 8.9% | 9.7% | 2.5 |
 APTV | $12B | 76.1 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 19.1% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7 |
 BWA | $12B | 45.5 | 6.8 | 10.2 | 18.7% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 12.9% | 2.0 |
 ALV | $9B | 12.7 | 7.3 | 12.6 | 19.2% | 10.1% | 30.3% | 19.4% | 1.6 |
 MGA | $17B | 20.5 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 10.3% | 5.0% | 6.8% | 8.6% | 2.2 |
 VC | $3B | 15.4 | 6.3 | 10.9 | 14.1% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 19.5% | 1.2 |
 ADNT | $2B | -6.5 | 4.1 | 8.4 | 6.6% | 3.0% | -12.0% | 8.7% | 3.1 |
 SMP | $871M | 21.4 | 6.5 | 46.5 | 30.2% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 10.8% | 3.0 |
 DAN | $5B | 54.0 | 13.4 | 15.5 | 8.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.2 |
 THRM | $944M | 51.4 | 8.2 | 15.5 | 23.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.2 |
 GNTX | $5B | 13.3 | 8.2 | 10.9 | 34.2% | 19.2% | 15.5% | 15.9% | — |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.4 | 11.4 | 15.3 | 36.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LEA stock.
What is Lear Corporation's P/E ratio?
Lear Corporation's current P/E ratio is 16.6x. The historical average is 15.1x. This places it at the 82th percentile of its historical range.
What is Lear Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Lear Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 6.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.1x.
What is Lear Corporation's ROE?
Lear Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 8.9%. The historical average is 8.4%.
Is LEA stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Lear Corporation is trading at a P/E of 16.6x. This is at the 82th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Lear Corporation's dividend yield?
Lear Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.27% with a payout ratio of 37.7%.
What are Lear Corporation's profit margins?
Lear Corporation has 8.2% gross margin and 4.4% operating margin.
How much debt does Lear Corporation have?
Lear Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.