Legal & General Group/£LGEN
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About Legal & General Group
Legal & General Group is a multinational financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates across several segments, including insurance, investment management, and pension services. It is known for providing life insurance, general insurance, and retirement solutions, along with asset management through its Legal & General Investment Management division. Founded in 1836, Legal & General has a significant presence in the UK, with operations expanding into the United States and other regions. The company's strategic positioning is strengthened by its focus on long-term investments and its substantial customer base across various financial sectors.
Ticker
£LGEN
Sector
Finance
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
10,799
Headquarters
Website
LGEN Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£14B
56.41
£0.05
1.17
£0.21
8.38%
Price and volume
Market cap
£14B
Beta
1.17
52-week high
£2.66
52-week low
£2.07
Average daily volume
15M
Dividend rate
£0.21
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.983
Quick ratio
0.229
Long term debt to equity
194.108
Total debt to equity
1,116.152
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
451.41%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.47%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
925.5
Gross margin (TTM)
21.83%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.28%
Operating margin (TTM)
7.23%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
47.83%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£1,150,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
0.10%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.49%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
56.408
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.192
Price to book
7.7
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.66
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-9.348
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-10.70%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.273
Dividend yield (TTM)
8.38%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
10.84%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-4.84%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.39%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.31%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-43.30%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-12.50%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.71%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.17%
What the Analysts think about LGEN
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Legal & General Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Legal & General's strategic focus on expanding its asset management division, particularly in private markets, aims to increase private market assets from £50bn to £85bn by 2028, potentially enhancing profitability. (ft.com)
The company reported a 1% increase in first-half core operating profit to £849 million, surpassing analyst forecasts, driven by record sales of individual annuities totaling £1.2 billion. (reuters.com)
Legal & General announced a £500 million share buyback in 2025, reflecting confidence in its financial position and commitment to returning value to shareholders. (hl.co.uk)
The company's reliance on the 'bulk annuities' business faces challenges as corporate pension schemes decline, potentially impacting future growth. (reuters.com)
Legal & General experienced a 3% decline in assets under management to £1.14 trillion, with external net outflows of £28.5 billion due to changes in UK defined benefit pension schemes. (reuters.com)
The company's operating profit of £1.7 billion for 2023 fell below analysts' estimates, and profits from fintech investments and property markets declined, indicating potential vulnerabilities in its investment portfolio. (ft.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jul 2025.
LGEN Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
LGEN Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Upcoming events
Aug21
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Dividend·Ex-dividend
Sept26
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Dividend·Payment
£0.0612Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Legal & General Group stock?
Legal & General Group (LGEN) has a market cap of £14B as of August 08, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Legal & General Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Legal & General Group (LGEN) stock is 56.41 as of August 08, 2025.
Does Legal & General Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Legal & General Group (LGEN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 08, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.2136 and the yield is 8.38%. Legal & General Group has a payout ratio of 451.41% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Legal & General Group dividend payment date?
The next Legal & General Group (LGEN) dividend payment is scheduled for September 26, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Legal & General Group?
Legal & General Group (LGEN) has a beta rating of 1.17. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.