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Lakeland Industries Inc (LAKE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: 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 $24.25
1 Year Target Price $24.25
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.15% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 138.82M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 24.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 24.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.11 | 52 Weeks Range 12.73 - 27.15 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.73 - 27.15 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.83% | 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 2025-09-09 | When - | Estimate 0.2925 | Actual 0.4933 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -11.22% | Operating Margin (TTM) -0.89% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.64% | Return on Equity (TTM) -15.81% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 31.06 | Enterprise Value 160413999 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72 |
Enterprise Value 160413999 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.9 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.46 | Shares Outstanding 9514600 | Shares Floating 18508648 |
Shares Outstanding 9514600 | Shares Floating 18508648 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.57 | Percent Institutions 83.33 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lakeland Industries Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Lakeland Industries, Inc. was founded in 1982. It designs, manufactures, and sells protective clothing and accessories for industrial and healthcare markets. It has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Industrial Protective Clothing: Lakeland manufactures and sells a comprehensive line of disposable and reusable protective clothing used in various industries such as chemical, oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing to protect against hazardous materials and conditions.
- Healthcare Protective Clothing: Lakeland provides protective apparel for healthcare environments, including surgical gowns, isolation gowns, and other infection control products. Products for controlled environments such as cleanrooms also fall under this segment.
Leadership and Structure
Charles D. Roberson serves as Chairman of the Board and President. The company has a standard corporate structure with various departments including sales, marketing, operations, finance, and research and development.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Chemical Protective Suits: Lakeland offers a range of chemical protective suits, including disposable and reusable options designed for various levels of chemical exposure. Market share information is not readily and publicly available. Competitors include DuPont, Kimberly-Clark, and 3M.
- Flame Resistant (FR) Apparel: Lakeland manufactures and sells flame resistant clothing that protects workers from burns in environments with flash fire hazards. Market share information is not readily and publicly available. Competitors include Bulwark, Westex, and Carhartt.
- Disposable Protective Clothing: Lakeland sells cost-effective disposable clothing solutions for protection of the wearer, or the controlled environment they are in. Competitors are Kimberly-Clark and DuPont.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The protective clothing industry is driven by increasing awareness of workplace safety, stricter regulations, and growing demand from industries such as healthcare, oil and gas, chemical, and manufacturing. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly boosted demand for PPE.
Positioning
Lakeland Industries is a established player in the protective clothing market. It offers a broad product portfolio and serves a diverse customer base. Competitive advantages stem from product quality, brand reputation, and global distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global protective clothing market is projected to reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Lakeland Industries is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its product offerings and market reach. Estimations forecast 2024 the global market to be around 9 billion USD.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad product portfolio
- Established brand reputation
- Global distribution network
- Strong presence in key end markets
- Focus on innovation
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on key suppliers
- Intense competition
- Limited pricing power
- Variable financial performance
Opportunities
- Expanding into emerging markets
- Developing new products and technologies
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Leveraging e-commerce channels
- Capitalizing on stricter safety regulations
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition from low-cost producers
- Changes in regulations
- Raw material shortages
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DuPont (DD)
- Kimberly-Clark (KMB)
- 3M (MMM)
Competitive Landscape
Lakeland faces competition from large, diversified companies like DuPont and 3M, as well as smaller, specialized players. Lakeland differentiates itself through its focus on specific market segments and its comprehensive product portfolio. The company's key differentiators are its comprehensive product offering, customer services, and technical capabilities.
Major Acquisitions
PAC Worldwide
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 150
- Strategic Rationale: The purchase of PAC Worldwide, a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized protective packaging solutions for eCommerce and logistics, further diversifies Lakeland's global footprint and product portfolio, broadening its addressable market to include packaging.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been influenced by acquisitions, organic growth in core markets, and the impact of global events such as pandemics.
Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates and are subject to change based on market conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives could include new product launches, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Lakeland Industries is a player in the protective clothing market, bolstered by its broad product range and global reach. While exposed to raw material cost variability and strong competition, its expansion into new markets and ongoing product innovations hold promise for growth. Strategic acquisitions like PAC Worldwide are diversifying its business. However, its financial performance is variable.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC)
- Industry reports
- Press releases
- Financial news sources
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions.
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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