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Cadre Holdings Inc (CDRE)


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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/21/2025: CDRE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $40.6
1 Year Target Price $40.6
4 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 32.56% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.68B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 43.47 | 1Y Target Price 40.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 43.47 | 1Y Target Price 40.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.34 | 52 Weeks Range 26.91 - 42.91 | Updated Date 10/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 26.91 - 42.91 | Updated Date 10/21/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.90% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.95 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.65% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.44% | Return on Equity (TTM) 12.06% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 43.47 | Forward PE 26.74 | Enterprise Value 1682029328 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.93 |
Enterprise Value 1682029328 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.93 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.94 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.04 | Shares Outstanding 40663844 | Shares Floating 26087889 |
Shares Outstanding 40663844 | Shares Floating 26087889 | ||
Percent Insiders 29.1 | Percent Institutions 77.25 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Cadre Holdings Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Cadre Holdings Inc. was founded in 1996 as Safariland, evolving from a holster business to a comprehensive provider of safety and survivability equipment. Through acquisitions and organic growth, it has expanded its product offerings and global presence.
Core Business Areas
- Products: Manufactures and sells a wide range of equipment for law enforcement, corrections, military, and security markets.
- Services: Provides training and consulting services related to the use of its products and safety protocols.
Leadership and Structure
Cadre Holdings Inc. is led by a management team with experience in the safety and security industries. The organizational structure includes functional departments and business units focused on specific product lines and customer segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Number of Users: Number of Users: >1,000,000
- Revenue: Revenue data for individual products is not publicly disclosed, but holsters contribute significantly.
- Safariland Holsters: Known for duty holsters used by law enforcement. Market share in law enforcement holsters is estimated at 40-50%. Competitors: Bianchi (Vance Outdoors), Blackhawk (Vista Outdoor), ALGECO SCOTSMAN.
- Armor Express Body Armor: Provides body armor solutions for law enforcement and corrections. Market share is estimated at 15-20% in law enforcement. Competitors: Point Blank Enterprises, Central Armor.
- Revenue: Revenue data for individual products is not publicly disclosed, but body armor is a major product line.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The safety and security equipment market is driven by government spending, law enforcement needs, and private security demand. Factors include rising crime rates, geopolitical instability, and increasing safety concerns.
Positioning
Cadre Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of safety and survivability equipment, known for its quality, innovation, and brand reputation. Its competitive advantage lies in its broad product portfolio, established customer relationships, and vertically integrated manufacturing.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global market for law enforcement and protective equipment is estimated to be $20B+, with Cadre Holdings Inc. positioned to capture a significant portion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong Brand Reputation
- Broad Product Portfolio
- Established Customer Relationships
- Vertically Integrated Manufacturing
- Innovation in Safety Products
Weaknesses
- Dependence on Government Spending
- Exposure to Product Liability Claims
- Potential for Supply Chain Disruptions
Opportunities
- Expanding into New Geographies
- Developing Innovative Products
- Acquiring Complementary Businesses
- Growing Demand for Private Security Solutions
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Fluctuations in Government Spending
- Changing Regulatory Requirements
- Economic Downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Vance Outdoors (No Symbol)
- Point Blank Enterprises (No Symbol)
- 3M (MMM)
- MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)
Competitive Landscape
Cadre Holdings Inc. competes with larger and smaller companies in the safety and security equipment market. Its competitive advantage lies in its broad product portfolio and established brand reputation.
Major Acquisitions
Defense Technology
- Year: 2003
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 46
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Cadreu2019s less lethal product portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Cadre Holdings Inc. has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion, focusing on increasing its market share in key product categories and geographies.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth for Cadre Holdings Inc., driven by increasing demand for safety and security equipment and strategic initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product innovation, expansion into new markets, and investments in manufacturing capacity.
Summary
Cadre Holdings Inc. appears to be a relatively strong company due to its leading market share in key product categories and its vertically integrated manufacturing. However, it needs to monitor government spending trends and mitigate the risks associated with product liability claims. Strategic acquisitions and product innovation are working well and will continue to serve the company. They also should focus on mitigating supply chain risks.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is based on estimates and may not be entirely accurate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Cadre Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters 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 2284 | Website https://www.cadre-holdings.com |
Full time employees 2284 | 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 thorough two segments: Products 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. Additionally, it 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. Cadre Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

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