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Leslie's, Inc. LESL
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) earns a Piotroski F-score of 3/9 (weak financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It does not currently pay a dividend. FY2025 revenue was $1.2B at a -19.1% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Beneish M-score: -4.69 — low (below −2.22 — no manipulation red flag) . A statistical screen for earnings manipulation, not proof — and it doesn't apply to most banks/insurers.
Analyst price target
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
How it ranks in Retail Trade · percentile among 238 companies
Percentile vs other Retail Trade companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 3/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.161 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -0.703 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.229 |
| Equity / liabilities | -0.355 |
Sector peers · similar-size Retail Trade companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LESL | Leslie's, Inc. | 3/9 | -3.14 | — | -6.6% |
| NEGG | Newegg Commerce, Inc. | 4/9 | 0.62 | — | +16.9% |
| FLWS | 1 800 FLOWERS COM INC | 3/9 | -0.43 | — | -8% |
| SGU | STAR GROUP, L.P. | 7/9 | — | 5.8 | +1% |
| BARK | Bark, Inc. | 4/9 | -6.67 | — | -18.5% |
| TKLF | Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. | 3/9 | 2.65 | 11.8 | +77.6% |
| TITN | Titan Machinery Inc. | 5/9 | 2.47 | — | -10.2% |
About Leslie's, Inc.
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, and cleaning accessories, as well as safety, recreational, and fitness related products. In addition, the company provides installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment. Further, it offers complimentary, commercial grade water testing, and in-store equipment repair services. The company serves residential, professional, and commercial consumers through e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces. Leslie's, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
FAQ
Is LESL financially healthy?
Leslie's, Inc.'s Piotroski F-score is 3/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does LESL pay a dividend?
No, Leslie's, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
How profitable is LESL?
In FY2025, Leslie's, Inc. had a net margin of -19.1%.
Is LESL overvalued or undervalued?
Leslie's, Inc. trades at about 0.4× trailing earnings — below its 10-year norm (10-year range 33.5×–1118.4×, median 617.3×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for LESL?
The average Wall-Street price target for Leslie's, Inc. is $2.70, about 104.5% above the recent price, from 3 analysts.
Is LESL a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on Leslie's, Inc.: a Piotroski F-score of 3/9, an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-10-04. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.