Lennox (LII) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Lennox (LII): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | LII |
|---|---|
| Name | Lennox International Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Capital Goods |
| GICS Industry | Building Products |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Building Products |
| Market Capitalization | 11.70 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | July 29, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LII | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -27.83% | 6.84% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | -2.32% | 17.66% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 3.79% | 9.09% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LII | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 41.59% | 44.38% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.18 | 1.19 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -49.95% | -49.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LII | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.77 | 0.06 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.96 | 0.09 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Lennox (LII) posts ROE of 62.82%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
62.82%
Group distribution
- LII
- 62.82%
- Max
- 40.55%
- Q3
- 19.29%
- Median
- 12.12%
- Q1
- 4.08%
- Min
- -17.12%
Largest peers
- GEV
- 93.04%
- LII
- 62.82%
- CAT
- 56.14%
- GE
- 50.17%
- DE
- 18.24%
- RTX
- 12.85%
- BA
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Lennox (LII) keeps 13.76% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
13.76%
Group distribution
- Max
- 27.47%
- LII
- 13.76%
- Q3
- 12.10%
- Median
- 6.30%
- Q1
- 1.40%
- Min
- -12.89%
Largest peers
- GEV
- 23.54%
- GE
- 17.31%
- CAT
- 15.21%
- LII
- 13.76%
- DE
- 10.17%
- RTX
- 8.75%
- BA
- 8.07%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Lennox (LII) turns 20.57% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
20.57%
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.60%
- LII
- 20.57%
- Q3
- 18.33%
- Median
- 11.12%
- Q1
- 5.14%
- Min
- -12.63%
Largest peers
- LII
- 20.57%
- CAT
- 20.19%
- GE
- 18.49%
- RTX
- 15.54%
- DE
- 13.37%
- GEV
- 12.77%
- BA
- 0.30%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LII | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 62.82% | 12.12% |
| ROA (TTM) | 15.93% | 5.29% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 13.76% | 6.30% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 20.57% | 11.12% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 32.62% | 29.63% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Lennox (LII) grew revenue -2.73%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.
EPS Growth
Lennox (LII) grew earnings per share 1.11%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LII | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -2.73% | 8.11% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 3.26% | 6.45% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 1.11% | 5.45% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 17.97% | 7.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Lennox (LII) has current ratio of 1.21, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
1.21
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.22
- Q3
- 2.95
- Median
- 2.08
- Q1
- 1.43
- LII
- 1.21
- Min
- 0.36
Largest peers
- DE
- 2.13
- CAT
- 1.42
- LII
- 1.21
- BA
- 1.13
- RTX
- 1.05
- GE
- 0.98
- GEV
- 0.83
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Lennox (LII) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
1.58
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.33
- LII
- 1.58
- Q3
- 1.12
- Median
- 0.60
- Q1
- 0.29
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- BA
- 7.39
- DE
- 2.30
- CAT
- 2.10
- LII
- 1.58
- GE
- 1.16
- RTX
- 0.55
- GEV
- 0.30
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LII | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.21 | 2.08 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.58 | 0.60 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.73 | 1.78 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Lennox (LII) has dividend yield of 1.53%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
1.53%
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.66%
- LII
- 1.53%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.24%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- LII
- 1.53%
- RTX
- 1.47%
- CAT
- 1.13%
- DE
- 0.98%
- GE
- 0.56%
- GEV
- 0.26%
- BA
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Lennox (LII) has payout ratio of 24.68%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
24.68%
Group distribution
- Max
- 67.39%
- Q3
- 28.02%
- LII
- 24.68%
- Median
- 6.86%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- RTX
- 45.85%
- DE
- 36.02%
- LII
- 24.68%
- CAT
- 24.18%
- GE
- 20.23%
- GEV
- 4.59%
- BA
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LII | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.53% | 0.24% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 24.68% | 6.86% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Lennox (LII) trades at P/E ratio of 15.47, in the cheaper earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for each dollar of TTM earnings than they usually pay for comparable businesses.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
15.47
Group distribution
- Max
- 59.38
- Q3
- 35.92
- Median
- 25.41
- Q1
- 19.47
- LII
- 15.47
- Min
- 3.03
Largest peers
- DE
- 37.33
- GE
- 36.94
- RTX
- 30.82
- CAT
- 21.92
- GEV
- 20.32
- BA
- 17.89
- LII
- 15.47
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Lennox (LII) trades at 2.15 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
2.15
Group distribution
- Max
- 7.54
- Q3
- 3.76
- Median
- 2.15
- LII
- 2.15
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- GE
- 6.38
- GEV
- 4.65
- DE
- 3.78
- CAT
- 3.29
- RTX
- 2.66
- LII
- 2.15
- BA
- 1.45
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Lennox (LII) trades at 8.88 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
LII
Capital Goods industry group
8.88
Group distribution
- Max
- 9.66
- LII
- 8.88
- Q3
- 5.00
- Median
- 3.12
- Q1
- 1.81
- Min
- -1.08
Largest peers
- BA
- 20.99
- GE
- 19.06
- GEV
- 18.00
- CAT
- 11.90
- LII
- 8.88
- DE
- 6.47
- RTX
- 3.69
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: LII | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.47 | 25.41 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.15 | 2.15 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 8.88 | 3.12 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 3.14% | 3.03% |