Lakeland IndustriesFRA:LLI -1.60%67 Gross Margin % is 31.39% as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 39.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:LLI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lakeland Industries ranks better than 56.48% on this metric.
Lakeland Industries Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lakeland Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LLI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.37 Med: 39.18 Max: 49.86
Current: 32.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lakeland Industries was 49.86%. The lowest was 32.37%. And the median was 39.18%.
FRA:LLI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.48% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34
vs FRA:LLI: 32.37
Lakeland Industries had a gross margin of 31.39% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lakeland Industries was -6.10% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Lakeland Industries had a gross margin of 31.39% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Lakeland Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lakeland Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lakeland Industries's Gross Margin % 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.
FRA:LLI vs JXG, PLCE, VNCE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Lakeland Industries's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lakeland Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lakeland Industries's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Lakeland Industries (FRA:LLI) has a Gross Margin % of 31.39% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lakeland Industries and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 39.18. Over the past decade, Lakeland Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.37 to 49.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Lakeland Industries ranks #447 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Lakeland Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Lakeland Industries' current Gross Margin % of 31.39% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 39.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.37 to a high of 49.86. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Lakeland Industries' value of 31.39% is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lakeland Industries ranks #447 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Gross Margin % compare to JXG and PLCE?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lakeland Industries ranks #447 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lakeland Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Lakeland Industries' value of 31.39% is 10.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lakeland Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.37 to 49.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.18 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Lakeland Industries has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lakeland Industries's current Gross Margin % of 31.39% is 10.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lakeland Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lakeland Industries's current Gross Margin % is 31.39%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 39.18. 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 €14.98, compared to a current price of €9.20 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.39%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 39.18 and 10.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Lakeland Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lakeland Industries (FRA:LLI), the current Gross Margin % is 31.39% as of Apr. 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 €9.20 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.98.
GuruFocus considers Lakeland Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LLI:
Gross Margin %: 31.39% (20% below median its 10-year median of 39.18)
GF Value™: €14.98 vs. price of €9.20 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#447 of 1027)
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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