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Lifetime Brands Inc(LCUT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LCUT
10/01/2026: 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.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely dependent on strategic execution and market recovery rather than rapid sector expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock historically experiences periods of low liquidity and range-bound trading. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at valuations that may appeal to deep-value seekers interested in turnaround potential. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Dividend reliability is present but can be subject to cash flow fluctuations. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small-cap cyclical stocks in retail face significant market and execution risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Small-cap stocks are susceptible to wide price swings based on retail sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is often tied to cyclical earnings cycles that are difficult to predict. |
| Competition risk | High | Competition from private-label and low-cost imports puts pressure on margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the portfolio is established, high dependence on retail partners limits pricing power. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Payouts are stable but may be constrained by capital requirements. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success relies on effective supply chain management and brand licensing renewals. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
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 -65.41% | Avg. Invested days 19 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/01/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 197.70M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.93 | 1Y Target Price 10.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.93 | 1Y Target Price 10.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 170.1K shares | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 2.83 - 10.17 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 2.83 - 10.17 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.96% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.45 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchenware | Cookware, tools, and gadgets. | This is the core business; it sells everyday cooking items to retailers. |
| Tableware | Dinnerware, 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
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.93 | 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 72.03 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Lifetime Brands Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Garden City, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1991-06-05 | CEO & Director Mr. Robert Bruce Kay | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances | Full time employees 1080 | Website https://www.lifetimebrands.com |
Full time employees 1080 | Website https://www.lifetimebrands.com | ||
Lifetime Brands, Inc. designs, sources, and sells branded kitchenware, tableware, and other home solution products for use in the home, and market in the United States and internationally. The company offers kitchenware products, including kitchen tools, cutlery, kitchen scales, thermometers, cutting boards, shears, cookware, pantryware, spice racks, and bakeware; and tableware products comprising dinnerware, stemware, flatware, and giftware. It also provides home solutions, such as thermal beverageware, bath scales, weather and outdoor household, food storage, neoprene travel, and home décor products. It owns or licenses various brands, including the Built, Chef'n, Chicago Metallic, Copco, Dolly Parton, Elements, Farberware, Fitz & Floyd, Fred & Friends, Hoffritz, International Silver, Kamenstein, KitchenAid, Kizmos, Melannco, Mikasa, Mikasa Hospitality, Misto, Pfaltzgraff, PlanetBox, Rabbit, Sabatier, S'well, Taylor, Towle, Wallace, Wilton Armetale, and Year & Day. It serves mass market merchants, specialty stores, department stores, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, off-price retailers, food service distributors, food and beverage outlets, and e-commerce. The company sells its products directly, as well as through its retail websites. Lifetime Brands, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Garden City, New York.
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