Lands' End Inc (LE) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Operational WMS hiccups and $245.9M debt burden outweigh cheap P/S valuation until revenue growth and execution stabilize.
Investment score: 36/100
Analysis as of
Is Lands' End Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model views Lands' End as an uncompelling risk-reward profile due to severe warehouse implementation disruptions, top-line contraction, and a tight liquidity buffer.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 52/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 18/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 60/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 35/100 (weight 15%)
Lands' End Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for LE
- Gross Margin Expansion from Direct-to-Consumer Shift
What speaks against LE
- Balance Sheet Liquidity Risk and High Debt Burden
Peers and competitors
- JILL
- SHOE
- ZUMZ
- TDUP
- DBI
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 0.9x | 0.2x | 0.7x | 47.7% | 26.6% | -23.2% |
| JILL | 13.2x | 0.5x | 6.1x | 69.0% | 4.6% | 17.3% |
| SHOE | 9.6x | 0.3x | 6.8x | 36.3% | 3.3% | 17.6% |
| ZUMZ | 16.8x | 0.2x | 9.5x | 36.1% | 1.4% | 14.8% |
| TDUP | n/a | 1.0x | n/a | 80.5% | -6.6% | 0.5% |
| DBI | 18.4x | 0.1x | 9.3x | 45.7% | 0.6% | 46.8% |
| Peer median | 13.2x | 0.3x | 6.8x | 45.7% | 1.4% | 17.3% |
Frequently asked questions about Lands' End Inc (LE)
Is LE stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Lands' End Inc as AVOID with an investment score of 36/100. The TradeMates model views Lands' End as an uncompelling risk-reward profile due to severe warehouse implementation disruptions, top-line contraction, and a tight liquidity buffer. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is LE stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for LE is AVOID with an investment score of 36/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.