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Lifetime Brands Inc(LCUT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$8.79
10/15/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LCUT

10/15/2026: LCUT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Lifetime Brands is a mid-market provider of kitchenware and tableware products that relies on a portfolio of owned and licensed brands. The company's strengths include long-standing relationships with major national retailers and a diversified brand strategy. Its primary growth story revolves around digital transformation and capturing more direct-to-consumer revenue. However, risks include high competition from private-label goods and sensitivity to consumer discretionary spending cycles. The stock may suit value-oriented investors willing to monitor retail inventory trends and the success of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and improve margins in a challenging macro environment.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely dependent on strategic execution and market recovery rather than rapid sector expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock historically experiences periods of low liquidity and range-bound trading.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations that may appeal to deep-value seekers interested in turnaround potential.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividend reliability is present but can be subject to cash flow fluctuations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap cyclical stocks in retail face significant market and execution risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSmall-cap stocks are susceptible to wide price swings based on retail sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is often tied to cyclical earnings cycles that are difficult to predict.
Competition riskHighCompetition from private-label and low-cost imports puts pressure on margins.
Business qualityMediumWhile the portfolio is established, high dependence on retail partners limits pricing power.
Dividend incomeMediumPayouts are stable but may be constrained by capital requirements.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess relies on effective supply chain management and brand licensing renewals.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -67.49%
Avg. Invested days 22
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LCUT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-77.6%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.5%), negative revenue growth (-5.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LCUT's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 42.4%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
LCUT's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -5.1% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-77.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-80.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 72.1% and approximately 51.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 17.13% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Jb Capital Partners LP 7.08%
Mill Road Capital Management LLC 4.37%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.16%
BlackRock Inc 4.13%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.45%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LCUT generates approximately $371 of gross profit, $37 of operating income, and $5 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 10.86%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LCUT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 196.78M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 6.39
1Y Target Price 12.5
Price to earnings Ratio 6.39
1Y Target Price 12.5
Volume (30-day avg) 164.6K shares
Beta 1
52 Weeks Range 2.83 - 10.17
Updated Date 10/15/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.83 - 10.17
Updated Date 10/15/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.84%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.34

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
KitchenwareCookware, tools, and gadgets.This is the core business; it sells everyday cooking items to retailers.
TablewareDinnerware, glassware, and serveware.This segment provides home entertaining products and seasonal items.

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 6.39
Forward PE 8.68
Enterprise Value 453.44M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.3
Enterprise Value 453.44M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.3
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.69
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.82
Shares Outstanding 22.99M
Shares Floating 11.83M
Shares Outstanding 22.99M
Shares Floating 11.83M
Percent Insiders 17.13
Percent Institutions 72.12

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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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.

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