LAKE
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Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE) closed at $9.50 as of 2026-05-01, trading 39.8% below its 200-week moving average of $15.79. This places LAKE in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -36.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.07 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2020 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 +3.4%.
With a market cap of $93 million, LAKE is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.1%. Return on equity stands at -18.4%. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
Share count has increased 33.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LAKE would have grown to $758, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. LAKE has returned 6.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +6.3% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +10.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 48% 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 +3.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1987 | Mar 1989 | 81 | 63.6% | -44.3% | +86.5% |
| Aug 1989 | Feb 1993 | 182 | 79.5% | -46.7% | +152.8% |
| Mar 1993 | Apr 1993 | 5 | 5.0% | +15.8% | +498.6% |
| May 1993 | May 1993 | 2 | 7.3% | +56.2% | +610.9% |
| Dec 1995 | Jan 1996 | 1 | 0.2% | +1.0% | +373.9% |
| May 1996 | May 1996 | 2 | 6.8% | +12.0% | +355.0% |
| Sep 1996 | Jun 1997 | 38 | 18.6% | +100.0% | +321.3% |
| Feb 1999 | Apr 1999 | 9 | 19.9% | -8.0% | +203.3% |
| Aug 1999 | May 2000 | 38 | 43.7% | +25.3% | +174.1% |
| Jul 2000 | Aug 2000 | 1 | 1.9% | +12.7% | +144.6% |
| Sep 2000 | Jun 2001 | 39 | 37.9% | +6.3% | +137.0% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 3 | 2.5% | +60.0% | +132.3% |
| Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 | 2 | 1.1% | +9.8% | -23.7% |
| Sep 2006 | Oct 2006 | 6 | 8.5% | -7.6% | -25.9% |
| Dec 2006 | Jan 2007 | 1 | 1.7% | -17.0% | -28.5% |
| Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 | 1 | 2.3% | -25.5% | -29.4% |
| Feb 2007 | Dec 2011 | 252 | 60.4% | -24.2% | -29.9% |
| Jan 2012 | Jan 2012 | 1 | 0.4% | -43.9% | +8.4% |
| May 2012 | Apr 2014 | 102 | 54.7% | -48.4% | +28.8% |
| May 2014 | May 2014 | 1 | 0.4% | +43.0% | +36.6% |
| Jun 2014 | Sep 2014 | 12 | 15.8% | +66.8% | +37.7% |
| Dec 2018 | Apr 2019 | 17 | 14.3% | +1.4% | -10.1% |
| May 2019 | Jan 2020 | 35 | 16.9% | +11.3% | -19.9% |
| Apr 2022 | Jun 2024 | 111 | 39.7% | -26.9% | -42.9% |
| Apr 2025 | May 2025 | 5 | 12.1% | -44.0% | -40.4% |
| Jun 2025 | Ongoing | 47+ | 52.5% | Ongoing | -31.5% |
| Average | 38 | — | +3.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAKE below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE) is trading 39.8% below its 200-week moving average of $15.79. The current price is $9.50.
What is LAKE's 200-week moving average price?
Lakeland Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $15.79 as of 2026-05-01. 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 +3.4%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 52. Free cash flow yield is 0.1%. Return on equity is -18.4%. Price-to-book is 0.7x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in LAKE would have grown to $758, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 6.3% annualized vs 10.7% 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 2026-05-01