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Lakeland IndustriesFRA:LLI -0.53%67 Forward PE Ratio is 148.28 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LLI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lakeland Industries ranks worse than 98.77% on this metric.
Lakeland Industries (FRA:LLI) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Lakeland Industries Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Lakeland Industries Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lakeland Industries's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lakeland Industries Forward PE Ratio Chart
Lakeland Industries Annual Data
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2019-01
2020-01
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Forward PE Ratio
11.85
15.22
11.38
20.33
14.53
9.88
14.01
14.03
12.28
19.18
Lakeland Industries Quarterly Data
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2016-07
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2017-04
2017-07
2017-10
2018-01
2018-04
2018-07
2018-10
2019-01
2019-04
2019-07
2019-10
2020-01
2020-04
2020-07
2020-10
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2021-04
2021-07
2021-10
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2022-04
2022-07
2022-10
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2023-04
2023-07
2023-10
2024-01
2024-04
2024-07
2024-10
2025-01
2025-04
2025-07
2025-10
2026-01
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
18.25
14.20
10.02
11.85
11.36
19.49
17.70
15.22
13.11
13.21
11.85
11.38
15.70
69.44
15.63
20.33
19.88
10.95
18.62
14.53
14.53
13.79
10.20
9.88
11.43
13.70
9.81
14.01
14.41
15.92
12.24
14.03
9.44
15.67
11.55
12.28
13.12
32.81
11.98
19.18
300.00
FRA:LLI vs VNCE, JXG, PLCE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Lakeland Industries's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lakeland Industries Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lakeland Industries's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lakeland Industries's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Lakeland Industries (FRA:LLI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 148.28 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Lakeland Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lakeland Industries ranks #241 out of 244 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is Lakeland Industries' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lakeland Industries' current Forward PE Ratio is 148.28. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.62. Lakeland Industries' value of 148.28 is 989.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lakeland Industries ranks #241 out of 244 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lakeland Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lakeland Industries' Forward PE Ratio compare to VNCE and JXG?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lakeland Industries ranks #241 out of 244 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lakeland Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.62. Lakeland Industries' value of 148.28 is 989.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.62, based on 244 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lakeland Industries's current Forward PE Ratio of 148.28 is 989.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Lakeland Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lakeland Industries's current Forward PE Ratio is 148.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakeland Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakeland Industries (FRA:LLI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.99, compared to a current price of €9.30 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 148.28 and 989.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.62. Lakeland Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lakeland Industries (FRA:LLI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 148.28 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lakeland Industries (FRA:LLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakeland Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.30 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.99.
GuruFocus considers Lakeland Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LLI:
Forward PE Ratio: 148.28
GF Value™: €14.99 vs. price of €9.30 (38% below fair value)
Industry Position: 989.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#241 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lakeland Industries Inc manufactures and sells safety garments and accessories for the industrial protective clothing market. Its product segments include Disposables, Chemicals, Fire, Gloves, High Visibility, High-Performance Wear, and Wovens. Its customers include integrated oil, chemical/petrochemical, utilities, automobile, steel, glass, construction, smelting, munition plants, janitorial, pharmaceutical, and mortuaries, as well as scientific and medical laboratories. Its geographical segments include the United States, Latin America, Canada, Asia, Mexico, Europe, and Other Foreign. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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