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LEA · NYSE · United States · Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
In shortLEAR CORP is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue stable (−0.2% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 3.3% | 28/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.9% | 28/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 9.2% | 46/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 7.6% | 51/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.35× | 46/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.54× | 81/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.22× | 79/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 7.71× | 59/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.13 | 52/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 2.3% | 29/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.21× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 6.6% | 86/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 0.3% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 3.6% | 37/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 14.2% | 96/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 19,263 | 20,892 | 23,467 | 23,306 | 23,259 |
| Cost of revenue | 17,871 | 19,482 | 21,757 | 21,667 | 21,755 |
| Gross profit | 1,392 | 1,410 | 1,710 | 1,639 | 1,504 |
| Selling, general & admin | 643 | 685 | 715 | 703 | 708 |
| Operating income | 675 | 654 | 933 | 888 | 777 |
| Interest expense | 92 | 99 | 101 | 106 | 101 |
| Pre-tax income | 584 | 509 | 777 | 733 | 625 |
| Income tax | 138 | 134 | 181 | 191 | 150 |
| Net income | 374 | 328 | 573 | 507 | 437 |
| Diluted EPS | $6.19 | $5.47 | $9.68 | $8.97 | $8.15 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 60 | 60 | 59 | 56 | 54 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
The last 8 quarters of LEAR CORP are included in the Investor plan. Try free for 7 days →
3.13 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jul 4, 2026 · Data updated Jul 31, 2026