18.06 USD
+0.07 (+0.39%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 09:53 AM
LE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 120 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of LE while its profitability can be described as average. LE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LE had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LE reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Of the past 5 years LE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LE (1.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.09%, LE is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LE (6.43%) is better than 60.83% 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 12.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.43%) for LE is above the 3 year average (3.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.38% | ||
| ROE | 5.09% | ||
| ROIC | 6.43% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 0.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LE outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
- LE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of LE (4.86%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- LE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LE's Gross Margin of 48.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LE outperforms 75.83% of its industry peers.
- LE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.89% | ||
| GM | 48.84% |
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
- LE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- LE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that LE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LE has a Altman-Z score (2.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LE is 28.76, which is on the high side as it means it would take LE, 28.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LE has a Debt to FCF ratio (28.76) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of LE (1.26) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC10.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that LE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.76, LE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that LE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LE has a Quick ratio (0.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 175.51% over the past year.
- LE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.46% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.47% in the last year.
- LE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)175.51%
EPS 3Y-41.32%
EPS 5Y-19.46%
EPS Q2Q%950%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.92%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.36%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 122.35% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, LE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y317.15%
EPS Next 2Y122.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 48.81, the valuation of LE can be described as expensive.
- 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 27.93, LE is valued quite expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.26, LE is valued on the expensive side.
- LE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LE is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.77), we can say LE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LE is cheaper than 65.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- LE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.59 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LE's earnings are expected to grow with 122.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y122.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LE does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:LE (2/9/2026, 9:53:00 AM)
18.06
+0.07 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-03 2026-06-03
Inst Owners27.57%
Inst Owner Change-1.41%
Ins Owners62.57%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap551.19M
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)11.75M
Analysts84.44
Price Target35.7 (97.67%)
Short Float %19.32%
Short Ratio6.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-144.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-288.35%
Max EPS beat(2)0.03%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-83.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-288.35%
Max EPS beat(4)0.03%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-86.06%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-36.26%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-43.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.52%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.91%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.07%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.42%
PT rev (1m)94.44%
PT rev (3m)94.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 52 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.99 | ||
| P/B | 2.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.59 |
EPS(TTM)0.37
EY2.05%
EPS(NY)0.99
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY1.92%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY9.1%
SpS43.07
BVpS7.57
TBVpS-0.85
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.38% | ||
| ROE | 5.09% | ||
| ROCE | 10.82% | ||
| ROIC | 6.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.77% | ||
| OM | 4.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.89% | ||
| GM | 48.84% | ||
| FCFM | 0.81% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.23%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover1.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
F-Score7
WACC10.53%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)175.51%
EPS 3Y-41.32%
EPS 5Y-19.46%
EPS Q2Q%950%
EPS Next Y317.15%
EPS Next 2Y122.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.92%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.36%
Revenue Next Year-2.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y110.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.9%
EBIT growth 5Y5.85%
EBIT Next Year94.93%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-87.74%
FCF growth 3Y-30.3%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-60.26%
OCF growth 3Y-9.03%
OCF growth 5Y14.25%
LANDS' END INC / LE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LANDS' END INC (LE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LE stock?
LANDS' END INC (LE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LANDS' END INC (LE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LANDS' END INC (LE) is 48.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.39.