Guess [GES] vs Lands' End [LE] Detailed Stock Comparison
TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Guess?, Inc. wins in 11 metrics, Lands' End Inc. wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Guess?, Inc. appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Guess?, Inc. | Lands' End Inc. | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.49 | 68.83 | Guess?, Inc. |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.72 | 1.55 | Lands' End Inc. |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 291.19 | 100.66 | Lands' End Inc. |
| PEG Ratio | -0.07 | -2.07 | Guess?, Inc. |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.36 | 6.87 | Lands' End Inc. |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.56% | 0.41% | Guess?, Inc. |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.41% | 7.13% | Lands' End Inc. |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 3.41% | 7.13% | Lands' End Inc. |
| Return on Equity | 17.17% | 2.28% | Guess?, Inc. |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.69% | 4.83% | Lands' End Inc. |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $35.59M | $20.40M | Guess?, Inc. |
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 25.17% | 40.07% | Lands' End Inc. |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.28 | 0.29 | Guess?, Inc. |
| Enterprise Value | $2.43B | $609.22M | Guess?, Inc. |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.77 | 0.46 | Lands' End Inc. |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 42.45% | 45.32% | Lands' End Inc. |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $61 | $44 | Guess?, Inc. |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.16 | $0.18 | Guess?, Inc. |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.01 | 2.50 | Guess?, Inc. |
| Short % of Float | 12.00% | 22.17% | Guess?, Inc. |
Guess?, Inc. vs Lands' End Inc. Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guess?, Inc. | -0.30% | -0.30% | 0.36% | -0.12% | 25.45% | 0.12% |
| Lands' End Inc. | -0.64% | 9.99% | 12.40% | -8.94% | -20.14% | -15.49% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guess?, Inc. | 25.17% | -26.11% | -27.61% | -9.33% | -60.06% | -16.28% |
| Lands' End Inc. | 40.07% | 45.83% | -59.76% | -24.28% | -59.31% | -59.31% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Guess?, Inc. vs Lands' End Inc.
| Metric | GES | LE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $876.67M | $360.30M |
| Market Cap Category | N/A | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,267,680 | 400,802 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 676,370 | 587,044 |
| Last Close | $16.81 | $12.33 |
| 52 Week Range | $8.48 - $17.15 | $8.71 - $20.04 |
| % from 52W High | -1.98% | -38.47% |
| All-Time High | $57.20 (Oct 15, 2007) | $56.25 (Dec 22, 2014) |
| % from All-Time High | -70.61% | -78.08% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.07% | -0.34% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 291.19 | 100.66 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $9.75 | $7.99 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.96 | $0.58 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $145.28M | $49.62M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $37.14M | $30.28M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.26% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.60 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Guess?, Inc. vs Lands' End Inc.
| Metric | GES (Feb 13, 2026) | LE (Apr 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.49 | 68.83 |
| Forward P/E | 9.93 | 10.64 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.07 | -2.07 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.28 | 0.29 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.72 | 1.55 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $876.67M | $360.30M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.43B | $609.22M |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.77 | 0.46 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.36 | 6.87 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.01 | 2.50 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $9.75 | $7.99 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Guess?, Inc. vs Lands' End Inc.
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
Operating Margin
Profit Margin
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Income Flow Analysis
Financial Statements Comparison
Income Statement
| Metric | GES (2025) | LE (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | 3.00B | 1.34B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 1.69B | 684.98M |
| COGS % of Revenue | 56.6% | 51.3% |
| Gross Profit | 1.30B | 650.17M |
| Gross Margin | 43.4% | 48.7% |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | 166.35M | 44.27M |
| Operating Margin | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| EBITDA | 172.81M | 74.64M |
| EBITDA Margin | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| Pre-Tax Income | 80.47M | 7.75M |
| Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Income Tax | 9.70M | 2.24M |
| Income Tax % of Revenue | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Net Income (Profit) | 70.78M | 5.51M |
| Profit Margin | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics
| Metric | GES (2025) | LE (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | 187.70M | 17.69M |
| Total Current Assets | 1.25B | 361.01M |
| Total Current Assets % of Revenue | 41.7% | 27.0% |
| Total Current Liabilities | 831.33M | 223.94M |
| Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue | 27.8% | 16.8% |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.20B | 228.48M |
| Long-Term Debt % of Revenue | 40.2% | 17.1% |
| Total Shareholders Equity | 550.78M | 244.30M |
| Retained Earnings | 1.29B | -88.85M |
| Retained Earnings % of Revenue | 43.0% | -6.7% |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 877.78M | 15.68M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison
| Metric | GES (2025) | LE (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 45.28M | 48.92M |
| Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Capital Expenditures | -86.09M | -29.17M |
| Free Cash Flow | 35.59M | 20.40M |
| FCF Margin | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Debt Repayment | -246.61M | -122.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | -60.66M | -4.51M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | GES | LE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.68M | 2.91M |
| Short Ratio | 8.90 | 5.08 |
| Short % of Float | 12.00% | 22.17% |
| Shares Outstanding | 52.15M | 30.58M |
| Float Shares | 26.14M | 11.87M |
| % Held by Insiders | 41.52% | 68.77% |
| % Held by Institutions | 56.45% | 28.07% |
| % Held by Public | 2.03% | 3.16% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Guess?, Inc. vs Lands' End Inc.
| Metric | GES | LE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.60 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.26% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.48 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 2.22% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.44 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2024 | N/A |