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Cadre Holdings Inc(CDRE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CDRE
09/25/2026: CDRE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Cadre Holdings is a specialized safety and survivability company that provides mission-critical gear to law enforcement, military, and federal agencies. Its main strengths include a portfolio of legacy brands with high customer loyalty and a recurring revenue model driven by essential replacement cycles. The primary investment story rests on its proven ability to execute a buy-and-build strategy in fragmented markets. However, the company faces risks related to government budget dependencies and successful acquisition integration. The stock may best suit growth or dividend investors who understand the defense sector, and investors should monitor contract win rates and future M&A efficiency.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company's active M&A strategy provides a clear path for expansion and market share growth. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is conditional on continued positive earnings surprises and successful integration of new acquisitions. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often tied to growth expectations, which may make it appear premium compared to slow-growth peers. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The company offers a reliable dividend supported by stable cash flows from long-term government contracts. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While government contracts provide stability, the company is susceptible to political and budgetary risks inherent in defense spending. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | As a mid-cap stock, it can experience fluctuations based on market sentiment and M&A news. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors pay a premium for the company's acquisition-driven growth strategy. |
| Competition risk (niche defense) | Medium | New entrants or larger defense firms could disrupt segments like EOD or body armor. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company holds strong brand equity and provides essential, mission-critical equipment. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend is secure but represents a secondary component of total return compared to capital appreciation. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends heavily on the company's ability to integrate acquisitions without disruption. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -32.64% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.12B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 33.18 | 1Y Target Price 47.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 33.18 | 1Y Target Price 47.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 412.9K shares | Beta 1.31 | 52 Weeks Range 25.65 - 48.44 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 25.65 - 48.44 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.46% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.79 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Protection and Survivability | Body armor, bomb suits, and ballistic gear for federal and local agencies. | The company earns money by selling mission-critical safety gear that governments and militaries buy regardless of the economic cycle. |
| Law Enforcement Equipment | Holsters, duty belts, and tactical accessories. | This is a steady, high-margin business with recurring demand from police departments worldwide. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 33.18 | Forward PE 18.15 | Enterprise Value 1.49B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.64 |
Enterprise Value 1.49B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.64 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.17 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.51 | Shares Outstanding 42.82M | Shares Floating 28.35M |
Shares Outstanding 42.82M | Shares Floating 28.35M | ||
Percent Insiders 27.74 | Percent Institutions 79.34 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Cadre Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Jacksonville, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-11-04 | Executive Chairman & CEO Mr. Warren B. Kanders | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 2533 | Website https://www.cadre-holdings.com |
Full time employees 2533 | Website https://www.cadre-holdings.com | ||
Cadre Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes safety equipment and other related products that provides protection to users in hazardous or life-threatening situations in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Product and Distribution. The company offers body armor product, such as concealable, corrections, and tactical armor under the Safariland and Protech Tactical brand names; survival suits, remotely operated vehicles, specialty tools, blast sensors, accessories, and vehicle blast attenuation seats for bomb safety technicians; bomb suits; duty gear, including belts and accessories; and other protective equipment comprising communications gear, forensic and investigation products, firearms cleaning solutions, and crowd control products. It also provides third-party products, such as uniforms, optics, boots, firearms, and ammunition. In addition, the company designs, manufactures and services equipment, vessels, precision components and remote handling systems for the nuclear, defence, and oil and gas industries. It serves first responders, such as state and local law enforcement, fire and rescue, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, emergency medical technicians, fishing, and wildlife enforcement and departments of corrections, as well as federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Corrections, the Department of Energy, and various foreign government agencies. The company sells its products through its direct sales force, distribution channels and distribution partners/agents, online stores, and third-party resellers. Cadre Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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