(LEA) Lear - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5218652049
LEA: Automotive Seating, Electrical Distribution Systems
Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) stands as a pivotal player in the automotive industry, specializing in two core segments: Seating and E-Systems. Their global footprint spans North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America, supplying essential components to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This strategic positioning underscores their critical role in both traditional automotive manufacturing and the evolving landscape of electric and autonomous vehicles.
The Seating segment offers a comprehensive suite of products, including seat systems, subsystems, and components such as trim covers, mechanisms, and foams, along with surface materials like leather and fabric. These offerings cater to a diverse range of vehicles, from compact cars and pickup trucks to sport utility vehicles. This segment not only addresses the functional aspects of seating but also the aesthetic and comfort elements that are increasingly important to consumers.
The E-Systems segment delves into the electrical architecture of vehicles, providing distribution and connection systems that manage electrical signals and power. Their product line includes wire harnesses, connectors, junction boxes, and electronic modules. As the automotive industry shifts towards electrification and autonomous driving, Lears expertise in these areas positions them as a key enabler of future vehicle technologies. Additionally, their software and connected services, such as the Xevo Market platform, offer in-vehicle commerce solutions and cybersecurity software, enhancing vehicle connectivity and user experience.
From a financial perspective, Lear presents an attractive valuation profile. With a market capitalization of approximately $5.2 billion, the company boasts a P/E ratio of around 10 and a forward P/E of 6.85, indicating a reasonable valuation given its growth prospects. The price-to-book ratio of 1.14 and price-to-sales ratio of 0.22 suggest that the company is undervalued relative to its assets and revenue generation capabilities. These metrics highlight Lears potential as a strategic investment in an industry undergoing significant transformation.
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LEA Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 5,080m |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
Industry | Auto Parts |
GiC Sub-Industry | Automotive Parts & Equipment |
IPO / Inception | 2009-11-09 |
LEA Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | -19.3% |
Fundamental | 32.5% |
Dividend | 66.5% |
Rel. Strength Industry | -37.2 |
Analysts | 3.88/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 84.37 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 241.85 USD |
LEA Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 3.05% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 3.95% |
Annual Growth 5y | 24.74% |
Payout Consistency | 94.9% |
LEA Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 22.3% |
Growth Correlation 12m | -93.7% |
Growth Correlation 5y | -24.2% |
CAGR 5y | 3.94% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.45 |
Alpha | -38.47 |
Beta | 0.59 |
Volatility | 29.36% |
Current Volume | 714.6k |
Average Volume 20d | 658.3k |
As of March 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 94.71 with a total of 714,626 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.68%, over one month by -3.11%, over three months by -0.05% and over the past year by -30.58%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Lear is currently (March 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 32.46 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LEA as of March 2025 is 84.37. This means that LEA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.92%.
Lear has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.88. Therefor, it is recommend to buy LEA.
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 4
- Hold: 7
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LEA Lear will be worth about 91.7 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 94.71. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -3.21%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 120.9 | 27.7% |
Analysts Target Price | 128.8 | 36% |
ValueRay Target Price | 91.7 | -3.2% |