LCUT
Lifetime Brands, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Investor Relations →
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) closed at $8.37 as of 2026-07-31, trading 44.0% above its 200-week moving average of $5.81. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 49.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.83 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1786 weeks of data, LCUT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -0.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $191 million, LCUT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -13.0%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Share count has increased 4.0% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 33.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LCUT would have grown to $136, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. LCUT has returned 0.9% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -46.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LCUT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LCUT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 33 historical episodes, buying LCUT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -3.2% after 12 months (median -8.0%), compared to +16.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 36% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -4.9% vs +33.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LCUT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices LCUT would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where LCUT's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-08-06.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $4.91 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $5.61 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $6.55 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $7.87 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $9.85 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from LCUT's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
LCUT has crossed below its 200-week MA 33 times with an average 1-year return of +-0.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Nov 1992 | 22 | 22.0% | +34.3% | +120.6% |
| Aug 1993 | Sep 1993 | 3 | 3.0% | +41.2% | +86.9% |
| Sep 1993 | Oct 1993 | 1 | 1.0% | +52.9% | +86.9% |
| Jul 1995 | Aug 1995 | 3 | 4.1% | +2.6% | +62.9% |
| Sep 1995 | Sep 1995 | 1 | 0.4% | -2.4% | +55.0% |
| Oct 1995 | Apr 1996 | 27 | 17.9% | +3.9% | +67.2% |
| Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 | 2 | 0.2% | -11.0% | +51.3% |
| Jul 1996 | Nov 1996 | 16 | 15.0% | -5.1% | +58.8% |
| Nov 1996 | Dec 1996 | 2 | 6.7% | +4.8% | +51.3% |
| Mar 1997 | Nov 1997 | 36 | 25.1% | +19.1% | +69.9% |
| Dec 1997 | Feb 1998 | 10 | 6.0% | +23.1% | +57.2% |
| Aug 1998 | Oct 1998 | 10 | 16.5% | -1.6% | +48.3% |
| Mar 1999 | Apr 1999 | 4 | 13.4% | -18.2% | +52.6% |
| May 1999 | Jun 1999 | 3 | 4.1% | -1.5% | +57.0% |
| Jul 1999 | Aug 1999 | 2 | 2.0% | -14.2% | +53.7% |
| Aug 1999 | Jun 2002 | 149 | 44.7% | -24.6% | +57.0% |
| Jul 2002 | Mar 2003 | 33 | 26.3% | +29.0% | +98.6% |
| Dec 2006 | Jan 2007 | 2 | 5.0% | -17.5% | -29.5% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 0.3% | -51.1% | -40.1% |
| Oct 2007 | Mar 2010 | 127 | 93.7% | -56.3% | -38.5% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 4 | 9.0% | +57.4% | +16.2% |
| Dec 2012 | Jan 2013 | 3 | 0.3% | +55.5% | +3.5% |
| Jan 2013 | Feb 2013 | 1 | 1.1% | +48.6% | +2.1% |
| Nov 2015 | Mar 2016 | 20 | 17.5% | +25.8% | -21.6% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 2 | 2.2% | +40.3% | -25.9% |
| Jul 2016 | Nov 2016 | 15 | 12.5% | +45.2% | -22.9% |
| Feb 2017 | Mar 2017 | 4 | 2.0% | +9.5% | -30.2% |
| Feb 2018 | Nov 2020 | 142 | 71.6% | -28.4% | -32.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 5.8% | -51.9% | -7.8% |
| Jul 2022 | Feb 2024 | 84 | 53.7% | -45.8% | -12.9% |
| Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | 4 | 5.8% | -47.8% | -7.2% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 4 | 8.0% | -58.8% | -8.3% |
| Jun 2024 | Apr 2026 | 95 | 62.0% | -59.4% | -3.9% |
| Average | 25 | — | +-0.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LCUT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) is currently 44.0% above its 200-week moving average of $5.81. It would need to fall to $5.81 to cross below the line.
What is LCUT's 200-week moving average price?
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $5.81 as of 2026-07-31. 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 LCUT drops below its 200-week moving average?
LCUT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -0.1%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is LCUT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LCUT as of 2026-07-31: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 9.1%. Return on equity is -13.0%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LCUT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.6 years, $100 invested in LCUT would have grown to $136, compared to $3098 for the S&P 500. That's 0.9% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. LCUT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LCUT pay a dividend?
Yes. Lifetime Brands, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 203.00%.
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 2026-07-31