LANDS' END INC (LE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LE - US51509F1057 - Common Stock
14.09 USD
-0.27 (-1.88%)
Taking everything into account, LE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LE was compared to 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. LE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LE was profitable.
LE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years LE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LE (0.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of LE (1.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LE (6.18%) is better than 62.60% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LE is significantly below the industry average of 12.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.89%) for LE is below the current ROIC(6.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.58% | ||
| ROE | 1.92% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
ROA(3y)-5.48%
ROA(5y)-2.44%
ROE(3y)-18.26%
ROE(5y)-8.73%
ROIC(3y)3.89%
ROIC(5y)4.42%
1.3 Margins
LE's Profit Margin of 0.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LE outperforms 52.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LE has declined.
LE has a better Operating Margin (4.39%) than 64.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LE has grown nicely.
LE's Gross Margin of 48.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LE outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.33% | ||
| GM | 48.34% |
OM growth 3Y-3.17%
OM growth 5Y7.17%
PM growth 3Y-39.26%
PM growth 5Y-19.24%
GM growth 3Y4.3%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LE is destroying value.
LE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LE has an Altman-Z score of 2.59. This is not the best score and indicates that LE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.59, LE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
LE has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.02. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LE would need 16.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LE has a Debt to FCF ratio (16.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
LE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.14, LE is not doing good in the industry: 60.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC10.38%
2.3 Liquidity
LE has a Current Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that LE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LE's Current ratio of 1.86 is amongst the best of the industry. LE outperforms 81.30% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that LE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LE (0.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 117.81%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for LE have been decreasing by -19.46% on average. This is quite bad
LE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.58%.
LE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)117.81%
EPS 3Y-41.32%
EPS 5Y-19.46%
EPS Q2Q%-35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.92%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.23%
Sales Q2Q%-8.5%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 102.98% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, LE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y263.08%
EPS Next 2Y102.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.91%
Revenue Next 2Y0.7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 108.38, LE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.13, LE is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.10, the valuation of LE can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LE is valued a bit cheaper than 65.04% of the companies in the same industry.
LE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 108.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LE is cheaper than 69.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LE's earnings are expected to grow with 102.98% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y102.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LE (9/2/2025, 1:10:12 PM)
14.09
-0.27 (-1.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.08%
Inst Owner Change-18.01%
Ins Owners62.61%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap429.32M
Analysts84.44
Price Target16.32 (15.83%)
Short Float %19.42%
Short Ratio4.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.08%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-70.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-183.23%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.08%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-64.25%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-33.27%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-24.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.33%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.11%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.94%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-349.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 108.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 25 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY0.92%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY5.85%
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY4%
OCF(TTM)1.85
OCFY13.16%
SpS43.93
BVpS7.55
TBVpS-0.88
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.58% | ||
| ROE | 1.92% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.07% | ||
| OM | 4.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.33% | ||
| GM | 48.34% | ||
| FCFM | 1.28% |
ROA(3y)-5.48%
ROA(5y)-2.44%
ROE(3y)-18.26%
ROE(5y)-8.73%
ROIC(3y)3.89%
ROIC(5y)4.42%
ROICexc(3y)4.04%
ROICexc(5y)4.61%
ROICexgc(3y)7.94%
ROICexgc(5y)9.37%
ROCE(3y)6.55%
ROCE(5y)7.44%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.91%
OM growth 3Y-3.17%
OM growth 5Y7.17%
PM growth 3Y-39.26%
PM growth 5Y-19.24%
GM growth 3Y4.3%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 389.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
F-Score7
WACC10.38%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)94.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)117.81%
EPS 3Y-41.32%
EPS 5Y-19.46%
EPS Q2Q%-35%
EPS Next Y263.08%
EPS Next 2Y102.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.92%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.23%
Sales Q2Q%-8.5%
Revenue Next Year-0.91%
Revenue Next 2Y0.7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y168.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.9%
EBIT growth 5Y5.85%
EBIT Next Year85.87%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.8%
FCF growth 3Y-30.3%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.87%
OCF growth 3Y-9.03%
OCF growth 5Y14.25%