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Lakeland Industries Inc(LAKE)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$10.09
10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LAKE

10/08/2026: LAKE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Lakeland Industries is a global provider of specialized protective clothing and safety equipment designed for industrial, healthcare, and emergency response environments. The company has a solid reputation for quality and regulatory compliance, maintaining a diverse product portfolio that includes chemical and flame-resistant gear. Its growth is supported by a strategy of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions in specialized safety niches. Key risks include exposure to industrial cyclicality, raw material price volatility, and intense competition from larger conglomerates. Lakeland is likely suited for value-oriented investors who monitor industrial spending trends, as it offers steady fundamental performance without the volatility associated with speculative growth stocks.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitLakeland provides moderate, steady growth linked to industrial safety cycles rather than rapid, disruptive expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum potential exists during periods of heightened global safety awareness, conditional on a positive Upturn signal.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations that may appeal to value-oriented investors looking for stable industrial fundamentals.
Dividend investorMixed fitThe dividend is steady but modest, as the company prioritizes operational reinvestment over high yield.
Low-risk investorMediumWhile established, the company is subject to industrial cyclicality and global supply chain risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can be sensitive to fluctuations in industrial demand and macro-economic conditions.
Valuation riskLowThe company typically maintains reasonable valuation multiples, reducing the risk of significant overvaluation.
Competition risk (Industrial safety gear)Medium / highCompetition from larger, better-capitalized firms exerts constant pressure on margins.
Business qualityMediumLakeland has a strong niche position but lacks the market-wide dominance of major industrial conglomerates.
Dividend incomeLowThe company does not prioritize high dividend payouts for income-focused investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the effective integration of acquisitions and management of global manufacturing efficiency.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -47.37%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LAKE receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LAKE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid revenue growth (+15.2%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-40.0%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -8.5%), weak profitability (net margin -13.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LAKE's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 45.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is LAKE's strongest growth driver at +15.2% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-40.0%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 82.3% and approximately 86.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.25% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Royce & Associates, LP 13.28%
Private Capital Management, LLC 12.58%
Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 9.83%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.96%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.22%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LAKE generates approximately $329 of gross profit, $-39 of operating income, and $-85 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -43.01% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LAKE has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 106.17M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.25
Volume (30-day avg) 75.8K shares
Beta 1.45
52 Weeks Range 7.15 - 17.96
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.15 - 17.96
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.55%
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.67

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Industrial Protective ClothingChemMax, MicroMAX, and other specialized disposable and reusable garments for chemical and industrial protection.This is the core revenue engine, driven by ongoing industrial safety requirements.
Public Emergency & FirePyrolon and specialized heat-resistant gear for fire departments and emergency personnel.Provides stable, recurring demand tied to municipal and public safety budgets.
Geography (Global)Sales across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets.Diversification across regions helps mitigate localized economic slowdowns.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 45.05
Enterprise Value 121.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56
Enterprise Value 121.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.64
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.46
Shares Outstanding 9.93M
Shares Floating 8.57M
Shares Outstanding 9.93M
Shares Floating 8.57M
Percent Insiders 13.25
Percent Institutions 82.25

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Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

About Lakeland Industries Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters 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 2570
Full time employees 2570

Lakeland Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and first responder markets. It offers firefighter protective apparel and accessories; 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 services for the inspection, cleaning, decontamination, maintenance, and repair of firefighting protective apparel. 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 has operations in the United States, Europe, Mexico, Asia, Canada, Latin America, and internationally. Lakeland Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.

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