Lear Corporation (LEA) P/E Ratio History
UndervaluedTrading at 14.9x vs 5Y avg 19.7x · 55th percentile · Below historical baseline · Data 2009–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of September 24, 2026, Lear Corporation (LEA) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.9x, with a stock price of $121.69 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $10.86.
The current P/E is 24% below its 5-year average of 19.7x. Over the past five years, LEA's P/E has ranged from a low of 10.3x to a high of 67.6x, placing the current valuation at the 55th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.1x, LEA trades at a 22% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 310 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 184.9x.
The PEG ratio of 0.59 (P/E divided by -9% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, LEA trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.3x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our LEA DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
LEA Cross-Benchmark Valuation
How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
LEA P/E vs Peers
Core Vehicle Systems Suppliers peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10B | 60.2 | - | -89% | |
| $12B | 47.3 | - | -15% | |
| $9B | 12.1Lowest | 0.35Best | +19% | |
| $17B | 21.3 | 6.13 | -15% | |
| $2B | 12.8 | - | -26% | |
| $831M | 20.3 | - | -24% | |
| $4B | 46.4 | - | +264%Best | |
| $1B | 58.8 | - | -71% | |
| $5B | 12.7 | 2.97 | -1% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
LEA Historical P/E Data (2009–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q2 | Jul 04 2026 | $130.85 | $10.73 | 12.2x | -19% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Apr 04 2026 | $118.54 | $10.00 | 11.9x | -21% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $114.60 | $8.15 | 14.1x | -6% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Sep 27 2025 | $101.44 | $8.18 | 12.4x | -18% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 28 2025 | $94.32 | $8.57 | 11.0x | -27% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 29 2025 | $87.96 | $8.53 | 10.3x | -31% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $94.70 | $8.94 | 10.6x | -30% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 28 2024 | $112.72 | $9.51 | 11.9x | -21% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 29 2024 | $114.21 | $9.35 | 12.2x | -19% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 30 2024 | $144.88 | $9.17 | 15.8x | +5% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $141.21 | $9.68 | 14.6x | -3% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $134.20 | $9.47 | 14.2x | -6% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jul 01 2023 | $143.55 | $8.77 | 16.4x | +9% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Apr 01 2023 | $139.49 | $7.07 | 19.7x | +31% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $124.02 | $5.48 | 22.6x | +51% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Oct 01 2022 | $119.69 | $3.86 | 31.0x | +106% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jul 02 2022 | $126.74 | $1.87 | 67.6x | +350% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Apr 02 2022 | $142.40 | $3.63 | 39.3x | +161% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $182.95 | $6.17 | 29.7x | +97% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Oct 02 2021 | $159.14 | $9.14 | 17.4x | +16% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jul 03 2021 | $177.18 | $12.48 | 14.2x | -6% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Apr 03 2021 | $180.13 | $4.70 | 38.4x | +155% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $159.03 | $2.59 | 61.4x | +308% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Oct 03 2020 | $114.78 | $1.76 | 65.1x | +333% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Jul 04 2020 | $107.88 | $2.45 | 44.0x | +193% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Apr 04 2020 | $72.58 | $10.26 | 7.1x | -53% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $137.20 | $12.73 | 10.8x | -28% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 28 2019 | $117.99 | $13.61 | 8.7x | -42% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 29 2019 | $139.27 | $13.84 | 10.1x | -33% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 30 2019 | $135.71 | $15.75 | 8.6x | -43% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $122.86 | $17.18 | 7.2x | -52% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 29 2018 | $145.00 | $19.60 | 7.4x | -51% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $185.81 | $19.76 | 9.4x | -37% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $186.09 | $19.42 | 9.6x | -36% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $176.66 | $18.61 | 9.5x | -37% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $173.08 | $16.03 | 10.8x | -28% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jul 01 2017 | $142.08 | $15.05 | 9.4x | -37% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Apr 01 2017 | $141.58 | $14.38 | 9.8x | -35% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $132.37 | $13.32 | 9.9x | -34% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Oct 01 2016 | $121.22 | $13.13 | 9.2x | -39% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jul 02 2016 | $102.81 | $12.49 | 8.2x | -45% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Apr 02 2016 | $106.08 | $11.00 | 9.6x | -36% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $122.83 | $9.57 | 12.8x | -15% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 26 2015 | $106.55 | $9.84 | 10.8x | -28% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Jun 27 2015 | $116.40 | $9.22 | 12.6x | -16% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Mar 28 2015 | $109.65 | $8.70 | 12.6x | -16% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $98.08 | $8.31 | 11.8x | -21% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Sep 27 2014 | $91.84 | $5.88 | 15.6x | +4% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 28 2014 | $88.31 | $5.54 | 15.9x | +6% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 29 2014 | $82.69 | $5.33 | 15.5x | +3% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $80.97 | $4.99 | 16.2x | +8% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 28 2013 | $71.86 | $13.11 | 5.5x | -64% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 29 2013 | $60.46 | $12.96 | 4.7x | -69% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 30 2013 | $54.87 | $12.81 | 4.3x | -72% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $46.84 | $13.00 | 3.6x | -76% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 29 2012 | $37.79 | $5.06 | 7.5x | -50% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $37.73 | $4.78 | 7.9x | -47% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $46.49 | $4.98 | 9.3x | -38% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $39.80 | $5.10 | 7.8x | -48% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Oct 01 2011 | $42.90 | $5.12 | 8.4x | -44% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Jul 02 2011 | $53.85 | $5.05 | 10.7x | -29% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Apr 02 2011 | $48.48 | $4.88 | 9.9x | -34% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $49.36 | $4.05 | 12.2x | -19% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Oct 02 2010 | $39.36 | $10.89 | 3.6x | -76% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jul 03 2010 | $31.99 | $10.17 | 3.1x | -79% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Apr 03 2010 | $40.24 | $7.57 | 5.3x | -65% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $33.82 | $5.25 | 6.4x | -57% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 15.0x
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LEA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LEA stock.
What is LEA's P/E ratio?
Lear Corporation (LEA) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 14.9x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $10.86. The 5-year average P/E is 19.7x and the historical range spans 10.3x to 67.6x.
Is LEA stock overvalued or undervalued?
LEA trades at 14.9x P/E, below its 5-year average of 19.7x. At the 55th percentile of its historical range (10.3x–67.6x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is LEA stock expensive?
No, LEA is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 14.9x is below the 5-year average of 19.7x and sits at the 55th percentile of its valuation range.
What is LEA's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, LEA's P/E ratio has ranged from 10.3x to 67.6x, with a median of 14.6x and an average of 19.7x. The current P/E of 14.9x places the stock at the 55th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2009–2026.
How does LEA's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
LEA trades at 14.9x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.3x. The 41% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does LEA's valuation compare to Consumer Cyclical peers?
Lear Corporation P/E of 14.9x compares to the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 19.1x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is LEA's PEG ratio?
LEA PEG ratio is 0.59, based on a P/E of 14.9x and EPS growth of -9.1%. A PEG below 1.0 indicates the valuation is supported by the earnings growth rate — typically considered attractive.
What is LEA's earnings yield?
LEA earnings yield is 6.70%, the inverse of its 14.9x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.