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    Can Lennox International (LII) Justify A Higher Valuation On Its Training Expansion?

    Simply Wall St·09/16/2026 00:27:41
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    Lennox International stock: training expansion puts people and capability in focus

    Lennox International (LII) just opened a new National Account Services headquarters and training center in Fort Lauderdale, paired with an 18,000-square-foot Commercial HVAC Experience and Training Center that is under construction near its Richardson base.

    Despite Lennox International putting fresh capital and attention into training, the ticker has been under pressure. The share price is down 14.2% over the past 30 days and 29.8% over 90 days, while the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 33.5%. This points to fading momentum, even though the 5-year total shareholder return remains positive at 25.7%.

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    Lennox International is pouring money into training and capacity just as the share price has reset hard. The business story looks solid. The valuation story now deserves equal scrutiny.

    Most Popular Narrative: 29.1% Undervalued

    Lennox International last closed at $362.19, while the most widely followed narrative pegs fair value at $511.15 using an 8.83% discount rate. That gap places a lot of weight on how quickly energy efficient and connected HVAC products reshape the earnings mix.

    Investments in digital platforms, AI-based pricing tools, and proprietary data analytics are enabling Lennox to optimize pricing, streamline dealer interactions, and maintain premium pricing power. These initiatives support higher net margins and recurring revenue as digital adoption in the HVAC market accelerates.

    See why 7 investors see Lennox International as 29% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $511.15 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, softness in residential construction and dealer caution around R-454B refrigerant availability could pressure Lennox International if more homeowners keep repairing instead of replacing systems.

    Find out about the key risks to this Lennox International narrative.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.