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Lakeland Industries Inc (LAKE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: LAKE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $25
1 Year Target Price $25
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -11.54% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 130.64M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.11 | 52 Weeks Range 12.76 - 27.20 | Updated Date 07/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.76 - 27.20 | Updated Date 07/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.88% | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.06 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -13.31% | Operating Margin (TTM) -4.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) -17.61% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 75.19 | Enterprise Value 150804254 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74 |
Enterprise Value 150804254 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.85 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.46 | Shares Outstanding 9514600 | Shares Floating 9244004 |
Shares Outstanding 9514600 | Shares Floating 9244004 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.27 | Percent Institutions 77.71 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lakeland Industries Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Lakeland Industries, Inc. was founded in 1982. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive line of industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and public protective clothing market. Over the years, Lakeland has expanded its product offerings and geographic reach through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Industrial Protective Clothing: Lakeland designs and manufactures a broad range of protective apparel for various industries, including chemical, oil & gas, healthcare, and cleanroom environments. Products include disposable and reusable garments, such as coveralls, suits, aprons, and sleeves.
- Firefighting Protective Clothing: The company also offers firefighting turnout gear and related accessories designed to protect firefighters in hazardous environments.
- High Visibility Apparel: Lakeland also provides a range of high visibility apparel to enhance safety in environments with low-light or heavy traffic, such as road construction sites and industrial facilities.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of Charles D. Roberson (Chairman of the Board), James K. Henderson (Chief Executive Officer), and Erin Tole (Chief Financial Officer). The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with various departments overseeing sales, marketing, manufacturing, research and development, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- ChemMax: ChemMax is a chemical protective garment designed to protect workers from a variety of hazardous chemicals. Competitors include DuPont (Tyvek/Tychem), Kappler, and Kimberly-Clark. Market share data specific to ChemMax is difficult to obtain publicly but Lakeland is a leading player in this chemical protective apparel category.
- MicroMax NS: MicroMax NS is a general-purpose protective garment used in a variety of applications, including healthcare, food processing, and cleanroom environments. Competitors include DuPont (Tyvek), Kimberly-Clark, and various private label manufacturers. Lakeland has a sizeable percentage of this market.
- Firefighter Turnout Gear: Lakeland manufactures firefighting turnout gear. Competitors include Lion Apparel, Globe Manufacturing, and Morning Pride. Lakeland has a smaller market share in this product segment, competing with the larger and more established manufacturers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industrial protective clothing market is driven by stringent safety regulations, increasing awareness of workplace hazards, and growing demand from industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, healthcare, and manufacturing. The market is competitive, with several large players and numerous smaller niche manufacturers.
Positioning
Lakeland Industries holds a strong position in the industrial protective clothing market, particularly in the chemical protective apparel segment. Its competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio, established brand recognition, and global distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global protective clothing market is estimated to be several billions of dollars annually. Lakeland Industries is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and established market presence. Precise values are hard to define, because there are different segments of Protective Clothing. However, the entire global market is estimated to be around $10 billion USD and is expected to grow annually.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad product portfolio
- Strong brand recognition
- Global distribution network
- Focus on product innovation
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Relatively small market share compared to larger competitors in some segments
- Potential for product liability claims
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new products for emerging industries
- Acquiring smaller competitors to increase market share
- Leveraging e-commerce channels to reach new customers
- Capitalizing on increasing safety regulations
Threats
- Increased competition from lower-cost manufacturers
- Changes in safety regulations that could affect product demand
- Economic downturns that could reduce industrial spending
- Raw material price volatility
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DUP
- KMB
- MSA
Competitive Landscape
Lakeland is a mid-sized player in a competitive market. The company faces competition from larger, more diversified companies with greater resources, as well as smaller niche players. Lakeland's strengths lie in its product breadth, brand recognition, and global distribution network.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Lakeland has experienced moderate growth over the past several years, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by increasing demand for protective clothing, particularly in emerging markets. Analyst estimates vary depending on economic conditions and industry trends.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives have included product innovation, geographic expansion, and investments in e-commerce capabilities.
Summary
Lakeland Industries operates in a competitive industry experiencing continued growth. The company has developed a well-defined market position in specific industry sectors. It needs to be aware of fluctuations in the raw material prices and economic downturns that would reduce industrial spending. Lakeland's strength is in its brand recognition and global distribution network.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Articles
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available information.
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 Lakeland Industries Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Huntsville, AL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-09-09 | President, CEO & Executive Chairman Mr. James M. Jenkins J.D. | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Apparel Manufacturing | Full time employees 2050 | Website https://www.lakeland.com |
Full time employees 2050 | Website https://www.lakeland.com | ||
Lakeland Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and public protective clothing market worldwide. It offers firefighting and heat protective apparel to protect against fire; high-end chemical protective suits to provide protection from highly concentrated, toxic and/or lethal chemicals, and biological toxins; and limited use/disposable protective clothing, such as coveralls, laboratory coats, shirts, pants, hoods, aprons, sleeves, arm guards, caps, and smocks. The company provides durable woven garments; high performance FR/AR apparel; and firefighter protective apparel and accessories. In addition, it provides high visibility clothing comprising reflective apparel, including vests, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, coats, raingear, jumpsuits, hats, and gloves; and gloves and sleeves that are used in the automotive, glass, and metal fabrication industries. The company sells its products to a network of safety and industrial supply distributors through in-house sales teams, customer service group, and independent sales representatives. It serves end users, such as integrated oil, chemical/petrochemical, automobile, steel, glass, construction, smelting, cleanroom, janitorial, pharmaceutical, and high technology electronics manufacturers, as well as scientific, medical laboratories, and the utilities industry; and federal, state, and local governmental agencies and departments. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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