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Lear Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $7.2B · Avg Vol: $82M/d

94
StockRank
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Q
45
V
65
M
85
P/E (TTM)
14.2x
ROE
12.2%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %
2.2%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Lear Corporation makes automotive seating and electrical distribution systems, and it carries the weakest quality score in this batch (Q45) on thin tier-one supplier margins, with heavy exposure to cross-border Mexican production that sits directly in the tariff path. Momentum is strong but that is a rebound rather than restored economics. Nothing adverse is known, so this is a flag.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Lear Corporation is a leading global supplier of automotive seating and E-Systems (electrical distribution and electronic components) to major automakers worldwide. The company holds a significant competitive moat through its dominant market share in both segments, driven by strong relationships with OEMs and continuous innovation in product design and manufacturing efficiency. Its focus on advanced electrification and connectivity solutions positions it well for the future of mobility.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue20.9B23.5B23.3B23.3B3.6%23.5B
EPS5.5510.059.468.6215.8%9.90
Shares59.1M57.0M53.6M50.6M-14.3%50.1M
Debt2.7B2.9B2.9B2.9B1.9%3.5B
Equity4.7B4.9B4.5B5.0B2.5%
Op CF1.0B1.2B1.1B1.1B2.2%1.3B
Inv CF-830.3M-761.5M-543.0M-516.8M
Fin CF-387.3M-419.5M-693.9M-618.5M
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PRICE (1Y)-0.1%
130134138141145Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
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$145.00
RSI (14)
76.0
52W High
$149.54
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
45
ROIC
7.9%50.2
ROE
12.2%67.1
GP/Assets
12.1%23.1
Op. Margin
5.0%41.6
FCF/Assets
4.1%51.6
Piotroski
653.7
Int. Cover
7.2x45.1
D/E Ratio
0.67x39.1
Current Ratio
1.33x39.6
Value
65
P/E (TTM)
14.2x61.3
EV/EBITDA
5.9x78.1
P/FCF
11.7x63.5
P/B
1.4x54.2
P/S
0.3x84.7
Div Yield
2.2%37.4
Momentum
85
52W High %
97%92.8
RS 6M
15%87.1
SMA 50/200
1.13x86.9
EPS Rev 4W
+0.6%91.8
EPS Rev 12W
+3.3%82.7
EPS Improve
+76%62.3
Q Growth
114%87.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.2B
P/E (Forward)
8.0x
Gross Margin
7.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LEA are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
LEALear Corporation(you)$7.2B94STRONG BUY
GTXGarrett Motion Inc.$5.9B90STRONG BUY
GNTXGentex Corporation$4.9B91STRONG BUY
LKQLKQ Corporation$6.6B72BUY
PHINPHINIA Inc.$2.9B88STRONG BUY
VCVisteon Corporation$2.8B89STRONG BUY
BWABorgWarner Inc.$13.2B79BUY
DANDana Incorporated$2.9B69BUY
ATMUAtmus Filtration Technologies Inc.$4.4B61HOLD
ALSNAllison Transmission Holdings, Inc.$10.1B57HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Lear Corporation (LEA) — Stock Score Summary

Lear Corporation (LEA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 94/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (65/100), and Momentum (85/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Lear Corporation makes automotive seating and electrical distribution systems, and it carries the weakest quality score in this batch (Q45) on thin tier-one supplier margins, with heavy exposure to cross-border Mexican production that sits directly in the tariff path. Momentum is strong but that is a rebound rather than restored economics. Nothing adverse is known, so this is a flag.

Lear Corporation is a leading global supplier of automotive seating and E-Systems (electrical distribution and electronic components) to major automakers worldwide. The company holds a significant competitive moat through its dominant market share in both segments, driven by strong relationships with OEMs and continuous innovation in product design and manufacturing efficiency. Its focus on advanced electrification and connectivity solutions positions it well for the future of mobility.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$145.00
Market Cap$7.2B
P/E (TTM)14.16
P/E (Forward)8.04
Price/Book1.38
Return on Equity12.2%
Return on Invested Capital7.9%
Debt/Equity0.67x
Gross Margin7.6%
Operating Margin5.0%
Revenue Growth4.7%
Dividend Yield2.2%
Free Cash Flow$613M

Lear Corporation operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lear Corporation’s (LEA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lear Corporation (LEA) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (65), and Momentum (85) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Lear Corporation have an economic moat?
Lear Corporation (LEA) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Lear Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lear Corporation (LEA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 94/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Lear Corporation in?
Lear Corporation (LEA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (United States).