LAKE
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Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE) closed at $7.72 as of 2026-03-20, trading 51.8% below its 200-week moving average of $16.00. This places LAKE in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -45.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 39, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2014 weeks of data, LAKE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 38 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LAKE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.4%.
With a market cap of $76 million, LAKE is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -29.0%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
Share count has increased 24.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LAKE would have grown to $616, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. LAKE has returned 5.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LAKE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LAKE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying LAKE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.6% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +9.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +47.0% vs +12.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LAKE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LAKE has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +5.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1987 | Mar 1989 | 81 | 63.6% | -44.3% | +51.5% |
| Aug 1989 | Feb 1993 | 182 | 79.5% | -46.7% | +105.4% |
| Mar 1993 | Apr 1993 | 5 | 5.0% | +15.8% | +386.5% |
| May 1993 | May 1993 | 2 | 7.3% | +56.3% | +477.7% |
| Dec 1995 | Jan 1996 | 1 | 0.2% | +1.0% | +285.1% |
| May 1996 | May 1996 | 2 | 6.8% | +12.0% | +269.7% |
| Sep 1996 | Jun 1997 | 38 | 18.6% | +100.0% | +242.3% |
| Feb 1999 | Apr 1999 | 9 | 19.9% | -8.0% | +146.5% |
| Aug 1999 | May 2000 | 38 | 43.7% | +25.3% | +122.7% |
| Jul 2000 | Aug 2000 | 1 | 1.9% | +12.7% | +98.8% |
| Sep 2000 | Jun 2001 | 39 | 37.9% | +6.3% | +92.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 3 | 2.5% | +60.0% | +88.8% |
| Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 | 2 | 1.1% | +9.8% | -38.0% |
| Sep 2006 | Oct 2006 | 6 | 8.5% | -7.6% | -39.8% |
| Dec 2006 | Jan 2007 | 1 | 1.7% | -17.0% | -41.9% |
| Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 | 1 | 2.3% | -25.5% | -42.6% |
| Feb 2007 | Dec 2011 | 252 | 60.4% | -24.2% | -43.1% |
| Jan 2012 | Jan 2012 | 1 | 0.4% | -43.9% | -11.9% |
| May 2012 | Apr 2014 | 102 | 54.7% | -48.4% | +4.7% |
| May 2014 | May 2014 | 1 | 0.4% | +43.0% | +11.0% |
| Jun 2014 | Sep 2014 | 12 | 15.8% | +66.8% | +11.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Apr 2019 | 17 | 14.3% | +1.4% | -26.9% |
| May 2019 | Jan 2020 | 35 | 16.9% | +11.3% | -34.9% |
| Apr 2022 | Jun 2024 | 111 | 39.7% | -26.9% | -53.6% |
| Apr 2025 | May 2025 | 5 | 12.1% | N/A | -51.6% |
| Jun 2025 | Ongoing | 41+ | 52.1% | Ongoing | -44.3% |
| Average | 38 | — | +5.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAKE below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE) is trading 51.8% below its 200-week moving average of $16.00. The current price is $7.72.
What is LAKE's 200-week moving average price?
Lakeland Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $16.00 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LAKE drops below its 200-week moving average?
LAKE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +5.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 38 weeks on average.
Is LAKE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LAKE as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 39. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -29.0%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LAKE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in LAKE would have grown to $616, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 5.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. LAKE has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LAKE pay a dividend?
Yes. Lakeland Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 80.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20