$3.16
Leslie’s (LESL) is a leading specialty retail business based in the US. It opened the day at $2.88 after a previous close of $2.86. During the day the price has varied from a low of $2.87 to a high of $3.28. The latest price was $3.16 (25 minute delay). Leslie’s is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 4,100 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
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Leslie’s stock price (NASDAQ: LESL)
Use our graph to track the performance of LESL stocks over time.Leslie’s shares at a glance
Open | $2.88 |
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High | $3.28 |
Low | $2.87 |
Close | $3.16 |
Previous close | $2.86 |
Change | $0.30 |
Change % | 10.4895% |
Volume | 11,494,423 |
52-week range | $2.42 - $8.21 |
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50-day moving average | $3.00 |
200-day moving average | $5.16 |
Wall St. target price | $3.57 |
PE ratio | 145 |
Dividend yield | N/A (0%) |
Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.02 |
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Leslie’s price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the close of $3.16 from 2024-09-30
1 week (2024-09-24) | 8.97% |
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1 month (2024-08-30) | 4.64% |
3 months (2024-07-01) | -20.00% |
6 months (2024-04-01) | -46.80% |
1 year (2023-09-29) | -44.17% |
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2 years (2022-09-30) | -78.52% |
3 years (2021-10-01) | 20.59 |
5 years (2019-09-27) | N/A |
Is Leslie’s stock undervalued or overvalued?
Valuing Leslie’s stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Leslie’s's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Leslie’s's P/E ratio
Leslie’s's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 145x. In other words, Leslie’s shares trade at around 145x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
However, Leslie’s's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the specialty retail industry or those of similar companies.
- Pool Corporation (POOL.US): 31.36
- Lowes Companies (LOW.US): 22.08
- Home Depot (HD.US): 26.89
Leslie’s's EBITDA
Leslie’s's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $108.6 million.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Leslie’s's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
To put Leslie’s's EBITDA into context you can compare it against that of similar companies.
- Pool Corporation (POOL.US): USD$696.2 million
- Lowes Companies (LOW.US): USD$12.4 billion
- Home Depot (HD.US): USD$24.6 billion
Leslie’s financials
Revenue TTM | $1.4 billion |
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Operating margin TTM | 17.38% |
Gross profit TTM | $673.7 million |
Return on assets TTM | 4.21% |
Return on equity TTM | 0% |
Profit margin | 0.22% |
Book value | $-0.91 |
Market Capitalization | $536.2 million |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Leslie’s share dividends
We're not expecting Leslie’s to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
You may also wish to consider:
- Pool Corporation (POOL.US) (1.29% forward annual dividend yield)
- Lowes Companies (LOW.US) (1.72% forward annual dividend yield)
- Home Depot (HD.US) (2.27% forward annual dividend yield)
Leslie’s share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Leslie’s's shares have ranged in value from as little as $2.42 up to $8.21. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Leslie’s's is 1.166. This would suggest that Leslie’s's shares are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).
To put Leslie’s's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.
- Pool Corporation (POOL.US): 1.001
- Lowes Companies (LOW.US): 1.09
- Home Depot (HD.US): 1.003
Leslie’s overview
Leslie's, Inc. operates as a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand in the United States. The company markets and sells pool and spa supplies and related products and services. It also offers various pool and spa maintenance items, such as chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, safety, recreational, and fitness related products. In addition, the company provides installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment. It also sells its products through e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces. The company offers complimentary, commercial-grade in-store, water testing, and analysis services.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of Leslie’s is owned by insiders or institutions?Currently 4.971% of Leslie’s shares are held by insiders and 123.205% by institutions. How many people work for Leslie’s?
Latest data suggests 4,100 work at Leslie’s. When does the fiscal year end for Leslie’s?
Leslie’s's fiscal year ends in September. Where is Leslie’s based?
Leslie’s's address is: 2005 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85016 What is Leslie’s's ISIN number?
Leslie’s's international securities identification number is: US5270641096
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