Top line contracting.
−0.2% YoY versus −0.7% prior. 3y CAGR +3.7%.
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Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $7.3B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-04-04
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1 of 2 legendary models say AVOID LEA — but Peter Lynch disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for LEA?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Bottom line: LEA is flagged as overvalued by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 0 BUY and 1 HOLD, but earns a C sector grade (53/100) in Consumer Discretionary. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Question
−0.2% YoY versus −0.7% prior. 3y CAGR +3.7%.
−0.2%Net margin 1.9% versus 2.2% prior (−0.3pp). Operating 3.3%.
1.9%P/E 14.2x — 0% below the 5y median of 14.2x. Forward 9.5x hints at EPS expansion next year.
14.2x0 of 2 legendary investor models rate LEA a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $125. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
LEA trades at 13.2x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
LEA and LKQ differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full LEA vs LKQ compare matrix.
Lynch and Greenblatt evaluate LEA against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
LEA's P/E ratio is 13.2x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab
Yes — Lear Corporation's 16.3% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.22 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Lear Corporation's 16.3% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.22 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
How does LEA compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingLEA sits at #53 in Consumer Discretionary with a C grade (53/100).