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
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
10,799
Headquarters
Website
LGEN Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£14B
53.91
£0.05
1.16
£0.21
8.77%
Price and volume
Market cap
£14B
Beta
1.16
52-week high
£2.66
52-week low
£2.07
Average daily volume
19M
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)
53.907
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.139
Price to book
7.35
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.23
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-8.934
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-11.19%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.273
Dividend yield (TTM)
8.77%
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
H1 2025 core operating profit rose 6% to £859 million, driven by a doubling in new pension risk transfer business to £3.4 billion and a further £1.7 billion pipeline (Financial Times)
The group announced a £500 million share buyback alongside a 5% dividend increase to 21.36 pence, underpinning its commitment to return over £5 billion to shareholders within three years (ProactiveInvestors)
Strategic expansion in private markets through a partnership with Blackstone targeting up to $20 billion in private credit and infrastructure, and acquisition of Proprium Capital Partners to bolster real estate capabilities (Legal & General Group)
Asset management saw net outflows of £5 billion in H1 2025, and the corporate investment segment underperformed analyst expectations, signaling pressure in the investment management arm (Financial Times)
Total operating profit for FY 2024 of £1.71 billion trailed the consensus forecast of £1.75 billion, suggesting margin pressures in the core businesses (ProactiveInvestors)
Competition in the UK pension risk transfer market is intensifying as North American firms Apollo and Brookfield complete major acquisitions, which may erode L&G’s market share and pricing power (Financial Times)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 31 Aug 2025.
LGEN Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
LGEN Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Upcoming events
Sept26
Legal & General Group
DividendPayment
£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 September 16, 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 53.91 as of September 16, 2025.
Does Legal & General Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Legal & General Group (LGEN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 16, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.2136 and the yield is 8.77%. 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 1.16. 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.