Lakeland Industries Inc (LAKE)vsVF Corporation (VFC)
LAKE
Lakeland Industries Inc
$9.79
-4.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $92.76M
VFC
VF Corporation
$16.59
+0.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
VF Corporation generates 6536% more annual revenue ($12.78B vs $192.65M). VFC leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs -13.1%. VFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. VFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LAKE
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
VFC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+38.9%
Fair Value
$16.26
Current Price
$9.79
$6.47 discount
Margin of Safety
+77.4%
Fair Value
$92.11
Current Price
$16.59
$75.52 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 78.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -19.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.7%
Moderate valuation
1.0% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LAKE
The strongest argument for LAKE centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VFC
The strongest argument for VFC centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LAKE
The primary concerns for LAKE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : VFC
The primary concerns for VFC are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAKE profiles as a turnaround stock while VFC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAKE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
VFC is growing revenue faster at 1.0% — sustainability is the question.
LAKE generates stronger free cash flow (2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VFC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 45/100). LAKE offers better value entry with a 38.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lakeland Industries Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Lakeland Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and public protective clothing market worldwide. The company is headquartered in Decatur, Alabama.
Visit Website →VF Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
VF Corporation is an American worldwide apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company's more than 30 brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work.
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