Legal & General Group PLC(LGEN)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward52Moderate
Risk48Moderate
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Thin 2% profit margin · 8.1% dividend yield
LGEN
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GBX · LSE
Legal & General Group PLC | Financial Services
Dividend King
Market Cap:14.40Bn
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Reward Rating
52
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
48
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 267p.

What is Legal & General Group PLC?

Legal & General Group Plc provides various insurance products and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally.

LGEN · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

LGEN stands out on valuation and balance sheet, but watch the cash flow signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

LGEN · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation76/100

    P/E 11.7× · PEG 0.00

  • Balance sheet68/100

    Interest covered 1.9×

Watchouts 2

  • Cash flow25/100

    -35% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability35/100

    1% net margin · 9% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Legal & General Group PLC?

Legal & General Group Plc provides various insurance products and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates through Institutional Retirement, Asset Management, and Retail Retirement segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 14.40B, and a P/E ratio of 51.2x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (52)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap14.40B
P/E Ratio51.16
Dividend Yield8.06%
52 Week High279.5
52 Week Low189.5904
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding6B
No. of Employees10,799
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.812
CurrencyGBX

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Performance Metrics

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Business Snapshot

  • Revenue TrendAccelerating
  • Profitability TrendDeteriorating
  • Balance Sheet StrengthModerate
  • Cash GenerationWeak

Risk Flags

Structural indicators detected (5):
Growth
  • Revenue remains 70.4% below the prior peak from 2009.
Profitability
  • Operating margin is 10.3pp below its recent average.
  • Dividends exceeded free cash flow in the latest year.
Balance Sheet
  • Interest coverage is 1.89x (below 3.0x).
  • Net debt has shown elevated year-over-year volatility.

What Changed This Year

Compared to 2023:
  • Operating Income↑ 336.8%
  • Free Cash Flow↑ 68.6%
  • EBITDA↑ 66.4%
  • Net Income↓ 57.3%

Income Statement

CAGR: N/A
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Balance Sheet

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Cash Flow

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Key Ratios

Net Margin
1.47%
Net Income / Revenue
Operating Margin
2.56%
Operating Income / Revenue
ROE
5.38%
Net Income / Equity
Debt-to-Equity
-2.52x
Net Debt / Equity
FCF Yield
-31.53%
FCF / Market Cap
Key Takeaway

Mixed ownership structure with varying levels of insider, institutional, and public participation.

1.9% Insider 42.2% Institutional 55.9% Float
44%
Total Owned
Insider
Institutional
Public Float
1.9%
Insider

Insider Ownership

Bearish

Insiders own 1.9%, which points to limited direct management ownership.

42.2%
Institutional

Institutional Ownership

Moderate

Institutions own 42.2%, which suggests a balanced ownership mix.

55.9%
Public

Public Float

Moderate

Public float is 55.9%, which supports good trading liquidity.

Reward Rating Breakdown

Our Reward Rating provides a model-based reward profile for LGEN using 5 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100 and combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Reward Rating
52
Moderate REWARD
Data Coverage: 75%

📈 Growth

Weight: 40%
53/100

Growth measures the company's ability to expand its business over time through revenue, earnings, and cash flow generation.

Historical (60%)
Revenue CAGR (3yr)
11.8%
Good
Net Income CAGR (3yr)
-54.7%
Very Bad
FCF CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
Forward Estimates (40%)
Rev Est Growth (NTM)
6.7%
Good
EPS Est Growth (NTM)
11.9%
Good
Analyst Target Upside
Neutral
🤖Model Commentary

LGEN scored 53/100 for growth, blending a 3-year historical track record (60%) with analyst forward estimates (40%). Historical revenue CAGR of 11.8% is positive. Net income contracted at -54.7%, suggesting cost or margin pressure. Forward: analysts forecast 6.7% revenue growth next year, EPS expected to grow 11.9%. Overall, growth appears mixed and should be monitored with risk factors. Forecasts and analyst targets are estimates and may be inaccurate.

🚀 Momentum

Weight: 25%
50/100

Momentum is assessed relative to the FTSE 100 benchmark where available. This provides context for recent price movement across different market conditions.

12M vs Benchmark 30%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
6M vs Benchmark 25%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
3M Return 20%
Neutral
Consistency 15%
3m vs 1Y/4 normalised
No Data
Volume Trend 10%
30d vs 90d avg volume
Neutral
🤖Model Commentary

Insufficient price history to assess momentum. Score defaulted to neutral (50).

💰 Profitability

Weight: 20%
35/100

Profitability examines both the current margin level and margin expansion trends. High and expanding margins indicate pricing power and operational efficiency.

Gross Margin 25%
97.1%
Sector avg 45%
Higher Relative
Net Margin 20%
1.5%
Sector avg 10%
Weak
FCF Conversion 20%
-2377%
FCF / Net Income
Very Bad
EBIT Growth (3yr) 15%
-36.7%
Very Bad
ROE (TTM) 10%
9.5%
Neutral
ROA (TTM) 10%
0.1%
Bad
🤖Model Commentary

LGEN scores 35/100 for profitability, assessed sector-relative on margins and via absolute thresholds for capital efficiency. Gross margin of 97.1% is 116% above the sector average of 45% — indicating margins are materially above peers. Net margin of 1.5% sits 85% below the sector norm of 10%. FCF conversion of -2377% is low — reported earnings may overstate true cash generation. Operating profit has been declining, which warrants monitoring. Overall, profitability metrics are weaker across multiple model inputs. Profitability trends can change and should be reviewed alongside balance-sheet risk.

💎 Valuation

Weight: 15%
76/100

Valuation is scored sector-relative — each metric is compared against the typical multiple for this industry, so a high P/E in Healthcare is judged differently to a high P/E in Energy. PEG and Price/FCF use absolute thresholds.

PEG Ratio 25%
0.00
No Data
EV/EBITDA 25%
0.0x
Sector avg 12x
Higher Relative Value
Fwd P/E 20%⚠️
11.7x
Sector avg 18x
Above-Average Relative Value
Price/FCF 20%
No Sector Data
EV/Sales 10%
0.3x
Sector avg 2x
Higher Relative Value
Net Debt/EBITDA Adj
Net Cash
Net Cash
🤖Model Commentary

LGEN received a valuation score of 76/100 using sector-relative scoring. Its Forward P/E of 11.7x is 35% below the sector average of 18x. ⚠️ Earnings quality is flagged — accruals are elevated (ratio 0.37), suggesting reported earnings may overstate cash generation. EV/EBITDA of 0.0x sits 100% below the sector norm of 12x. The company holds net cash, providing balance sheet flexibility. Overall, valuation multiples are lower than selected sector peers on this model. Valuation metrics are not forecasts of future returns.

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Educational Tool Only

The reward rating and analysis shown above are based on historical financial data and quantitative metrics, provided for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Risk Rating Breakdown

Our Risk Rating provides a model-based risk profile for LGEN using 4 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100 (higher = riskier), then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Risk Rating
48
Moderate RISK
Data Coverage: 100%

⚖️ Financial Solvency

Weight: 35%
32/100

Financial Solvency measures the company's ability to service and repay its debt obligations. Five sub-metrics are weighted to produce the composite score.

Interest Coverage (25%)
1.9x
Elevated Risk Band
Net Debt / EBITDA (20%)
Net Cash
Net Cash
Current Ratio (20%)
22.42x
Lower Risk Band
Debt Trend 3yr (15%)
+71%
Rapidly Deteriorating
FCF / Debt Coverage (20%)
Net Cash
No Debt
🤖Model Commentary

LGEN has a financial solvency risk score of 32/100. This shows lower leverage risk and a relatively healthy balance sheet. Interest coverage of 1.9x means earnings comfortably exceed debt service. Current ratio of 22.42x confirms strong short-term liquidity. The company appears to have flexibility to invest, return capital, or absorb unexpected shocks.

💼 Operational Quality

Weight: 30%
75/100

Operational Quality measures bottom-line efficiency, cash generation, capital productivity, and margin consistency — four equally weighted signals of business model resilience.

Net Margin (25%)
1.5%
Very Thin
FCF Margin (25%)
-35.0%
Higher Distress Risk
Cash ROA (25%)
-0.8%
Poor
Margin Stability (25%)
±7.9pp
Moderate Variance
🤖Model Commentary

LGEN scores 75/100 for operational quality, indicating high operational risk. Key concerns: a very thin net margin of 1.5%; negative FCF (-35.0% FCF margin) — the business is cash burning; weak capital efficiency with -0.8% Cash ROA; moderate margin variance of ±7.9pp over 3 years. These weaknesses make the business vulnerable to cost shocks or revenue shortfalls. Monitor profitability trends closely.

📉 Volatility

Weight: 25%
50/100

Volatility measures price instability, worst-case drawdowns, and sensitivity to broader market moves.

Annualised Volatility (35%)
Max Drawdown (35%)
Beta (30%)
0.81
Market-Like
🤖Model Commentary

LGEN has a volatility risk score of 50/100. This represents moderate-to-elevated volatility — above average but manageable. Investors may experience periodic double-digit declines in this profile.

📊 Size Factor

Weight: 10%
20/100

Size factor captures existential risk. Smaller companies have higher failure rates, less diversification, and greater vulnerability to shocks.

Market Cap
£14.4B
Neutral
Size Category
Large Cap
Neutral
🤖Model Commentary

LGEN has a market cap of £14.4B (Large Cap), resulting in a size risk score of 20/100. As a large-cap company, it has comparatively lower size-related risk. Large companies benefit from scale, diversified operations, established brands, and easier access to capital. While not immune to failure, they have resources to navigate challenges and lower statistical failure rates. Size can support operational stability and reduce business fragility, though growth rates may vary. Size-based observations are descriptive and not recommendations.

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The risk rating and analysis shown above are based on historical financial data and quantitative metrics, provided for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Analyst Forecasts

Forward-looking analyst estimates for LGEN. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

Revenue+1.2% growth
Based on 1 analyst
EPS+11.9% growth
EPS revisions slipping over the past 30 days
Forecast ToneBalanced·Medium agreement
Balanced consensus profile with +1.2% revenue growth and +11.9% EPS growth.
Confidence is medium agreement, coverage sits at 9 analysts, forecast ranges show tight ranges, 30-day EPS revisions are softening.
Consensus
+1.2% revenue growth
Consensus target of 266.71p
Confidence
Medium agreement
Based on 9 analysts with tight ranges
Watch Item
Revisions are slipping
EPS expectations have been cut over the last 30 days, which weakens the forward setup.

Share Price Forecast

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Model Commentary
That view is based on 9 analysts. Medium agreement means the Street is directionally aligned but still leaving room for debate. Analyst targets and forecasts can change quickly after new company or market information.

Yearly Revenue and 2-Year Forecast

Reported revenue for the last 5 years, followed by low, consensus, and high analyst revenue estimates for the next two years. Consensus revenue implies +1.2% YoY growth tight ranges on revenue estimates

Model Commentary
Revenue is projected to move from 13.0B last year to 10.7B in 2025E and 10.8B in 2026E. That implies -17.4% into 2025E and +1.2% into 2026E on the top line. The 2026E range of 10.8B to 10.8B suggests tight ranges on revenue expectations. Revenue misses can lead to EPS estimate revisions and changes in valuation assumptions. Forecast ranges reflect uncertainty and should be read alongside risk metrics.

2-Year EPS Estimates

Low, consensus, and high analyst EPS estimates for the next two fiscal years. Consensus EPS implies +11.9% YoY growth tight ranges on EPS estimates

Model Commentary
Analysts are currently looking for 21.57p in 2025E and 24.14p in 2026E. The outer-year range runs from 22.90p to 25.48p, which counts as tight ranges. Consensus currently models +11.9% EPS growth over the next period. EPS estimates are subject to revision and do not guarantee future results.