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LANDS' END INC (LE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LE - US51509F1057 - Common Stock

14.75 USD
-0.28 (-1.86%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
14.75 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, LE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LE was compared to 122 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
LE had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
LE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.38%, LE is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LE (5.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.43%, LE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LE is significantly below the industry average of 12.14%.
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 RankSector 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%
LE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

LE has a Profit Margin of 0.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LE outperforms 54.10% of its industry peers.
LE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LE has a better Operating Margin (4.86%) than 65.57% of its industry peers.
LE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LE has a better Gross Margin (48.84%) than 75.41% of its industry peers.
LE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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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.
The debt/assets ratio for LE is higher compared to a year ago.
LE Yearly Shares OutstandingLE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
LE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.34 indicates that LE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.34, LE is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.28% of the companies in the same industry.
LE has a debt to FCF ratio of 28.76. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LE would need 28.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LE (28.76) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.26) than 60.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 28.76
Altman-Z 2.34
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC10.65%
LE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that LE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LE (1.76) is better than 75.41% of its industry peers.
LE has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that LE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LE has a Quick ratio of 0.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LE outperforms 44.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 0.43
LE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 175.51% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.46% on average per year.
LE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.47%.
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 117.08% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
LE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y324.88%
EPS Next 2Y117.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.11%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
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.
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.
LE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
LE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 39.86, the valuation of LE can be described as expensive.
LE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. LE is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.65, the valuation of LE can be described as correct.
72.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.86
Fwd PE 15.65
LE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

LE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LE is cheaper than 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.47
EV/EBITDA 7.64
LE Per share dataLE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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 117.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y117.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LE does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

LANDS' END INC

NASDAQ:LE (1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 14.75 0 (0%)

14.75

-0.28 (-1.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
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 Change0%
Ins Owners62.57%
Ins Owner Change0.06%
Market Cap450.17M
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)11.75M
Analysts84.44
Price Target18.36 (24.47%)
Short Float %20.69%
Short Ratio9.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.86
Fwd PE 15.65
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 42.47
P/OCF 8.97
P/B 1.95
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.64
EPS(TTM)0.37
EY2.51%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY2.35%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY11.15%
SpS43.07
BVpS7.57
TBVpS-0.85
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.34
F-Score7
WACC10.65%
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)175.51%
EPS 3Y-41.32%
EPS 5Y-19.46%
EPS Q2Q%950%
EPS Next Y324.88%
EPS Next 2Y117.08%
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-2.11%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y110.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.9%
EBIT growth 5Y5.85%
EBIT Next Year94.65%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LANDS' END INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LE.


Can you provide the valuation status for LANDS' END INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 39.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.95.