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LEGRAND
(LR)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
€160.00
▲(17.22% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:07/30/26
The score is primarily supported by strong, stable profitability and generally solid cash generation, but is held back by a clearly bearish technical setup (price below all major moving averages) and a relatively high P/E with only a modest dividend yield. Rising leverage versus 2024 is an additional risk factor.
Positive Factors
Strong and stable profitability
Legrand’s high and resilient margins indicate meaningful value capture across its electrical and digital infrastructure offerings. Stable operating profitability supports internal investment, customer service, and competitive resilience over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Rising leverage
Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility and could make future capital allocation more constrained if operating conditions weaken. Although equity remains substantial, the upward debt trend increases the importance of sustained cash generation and disciplined investment.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong and stable profitability
Legrand’s high and resilient margins indicate meaningful value capture across its electrical and digital infrastructure offerings. Stable operating profitability supports internal investment, customer service, and competitive resilience over the next several quarters.
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LEGRAND (LR) vs. iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ)
Market Cap
€32.47B
Dividend Yield1.92%
Average Volume (3M)612.37K
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.7
Beta (1Y)1.06
Revenue Growth9.70%
EPS Growth8.18%
CountryFR
Employees40,931
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.02
Shares Outstanding262,245,730
10 Day Avg. Volume638,305
30 Day Avg. Volume612,367
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.97
Price to Book (P/B)4.57
Price to Sales (P/S)3.52
P/FCF Ratio24.62
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€175.63Price Target Upside28.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)5.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)€11.07B
LEGRAND Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Legrand SA is a global provider of critical electrical and digital infrastructure solutions for buildings. The company's extensive product portfolio includes circuit protection and control devices, power distribution equipment, various wiring acce...
How the Company Makes Money
Legrand makes money primarily by selling building-infrastructure products and systems to the construction and renovation markets. Its revenue model is product-led: it earns sales when distributors, installers, contractors, integrators, OEMs, and e...
LEGRAND Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 10.11B | 9.48B | 8.65B | 8.42B | 8.34B | 6.99B |
| Gross Profit | 5.07B | 4.82B | 4.47B | 4.40B | 4.15B | 3.56B |
| EBITDA | 2.42B | 2.27B | 2.11B | 2.04B | 1.88B | 1.66B |
| Net Income | 1.31B | 1.24B | 1.17B | 1.15B | 999.50M | 904.50M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 19.48B | 17.59B | 16.07B | 14.84B | 14.42B | 14.03B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.97B | 2.38B | 2.08B | 2.82B | 2.40B | 2.79B |
| Total Debt | 7.72B | 6.60B | 5.09B | 4.82B | 4.67B | 5.31B |
| Total Liabilities | 11.95B | 10.26B | 8.53B | 8.11B | 7.77B | 8.31B |
| Stockholders Equity | 7.49B | 7.29B | 7.53B | 6.72B | 6.64B | 5.72B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.33B | 1.36B | 1.28B | 1.58B | 1.03B | 942.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.57B | 1.58B | 1.52B | 1.84B | 1.24B | 1.11B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.48B | -1.61B | -1.74B | -413.30M | -463.50M | -466.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 172.40M | 393.70M | -535.80M | -927.00M | -1.23B | -687.10M |
LEGRAND Technical Analysis
Negative
136.50
Price Trends
136.98
Negative
138.43
Negative
139.94
Negative
Market Momentum
-3.20
Positive
35.22
Neutral
18.14
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FR:LR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 136.5 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 136.56, below the 50-day MA of 136.98, and below the 200-day MA of 139.94, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -3.20 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.22 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.14 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for FR:LR.
LEGRAND Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Neutral | €32.47B | 24.72 | 17.71% | 1.92% | 9.70% | 8.18% | |
65 Neutral | €9.44B | 8.70 | 13.97% | 4.93% | 5.42% | 7.59% | |
61 Neutral | €10.07B | 14.31 | 12.27% | 3.68% | 1.02% | 171.38% | |
60 Neutral | €4.97B | 59.48 | -2.71% | 2.55% | -12.95% | -145.02% | |
59 Neutral | €853.77M | 53.91 | 1.96% | 2.57% | -3.46% | -68.33% | |
57 Neutral | €6.90B | 40.76 | 14.23% | 2.70% | 3.06% | 47.94% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
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LEGRAND Corporate Events
Legrand Confirms Stable Share Capital and Sets 2026–2027 Results Calendar
Oct 5, 2026
Legrand reported that its share capital stood at 262,245,733 shares as of September 30, 2026, with 262,092,401 exercisable voting rights, indicating no changes in the number of shares or subscription option exercises since June 30, 2026. The compa...
Legrand Boosts 2030 Targets as Data Center and Energy Transition Strategies Advance
Sep 28, 2026
Legrand detailed its 2030 strategic roadmap at a Capital Markets Day in Singapore, emphasizing three core pillars: data centers, energy transition and essential building infrastructures. The group highlighted its strong positions in these markets,...
Legrand Confirms Stable Share Capital and Sets Out 2026–27 Financial Calendar
Sep 3, 2026
Legrand reported that its share capital stood at 262,245,733 shares as of August 31, 2026, with an equal theoretical number of voting rights and 262,113,593 exercisable voting rights, unchanged over the summer as no stock options were exercised. T...
Legrand Confirms Stable Share Capital and Sets 2026–27 Investor Calendar
Aug 4, 2026
Legrand reported that its share capital and voting rights remained stable at 262,245,733 shares as of July 31, 2026, with 262,125,437 exercisable voting rights after excluding non‑voting shares. The absence of subscription option exercises o...
Legrand Publishes H1 2026 Accounts and Sets Key Financial Calendar Dates
Jul 29, 2026
Legrand announced that its consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2026 are now available on the company’s website, providing investors and stakeholders with updated visibility on its financial performance. The group also det...
Legrand Reports Active Trading and Higher Cash in Share Liquidity Agreement
Jul 22, 2026
Legrand disclosed updated figures for its share liquidity agreement with BNP Paribas, reporting that as of June 30, 2026 the liquidity account held 49,609 shares and €26.2 million in cash. This compares with 63,850 shares and €23.3 mil...
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