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LKFN

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Lakeland Financial Corporation · Financial Services · United States · $1.5B · Avg Vol: $14M/d

54
StockRank
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Q
68
V
35
M
45
P/E (TTM)
14.5x
ROE
15.2%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
3.3%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Lakeland Financial Corporation operates as the holding company for Lakeland National Bank, offering a comprehensive suite of commercial and consumer banking services primarily across northern Indiana. The company maintains a strong regional market position by focusing on commercial lending to small and medium-sized businesses and cultivating deep client relationships. Lakeland Financial is recognized for its community-centric approach and local market expertise in its operational footprint.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue244.7M246.9M253.5M269.0M3.2%267.9M286.6M299.9M5.6%
EPS4.073.673.644.02-0.4%4.274.334.505.8%
Shares25.3M25.4M25.5M25.2M-0.5%24.9M
Debt275.0M50.0M0184.2M-12.5%75.1M
Equity568.8M649.7M683.8M762.4M10.3%
Op CF169.3M114.0M102.5M114.9M-12.1%120.6M
Inv CF-626.5M-54.9M-164.2M-325.4M
Fin CF-95.8M-37.5M78.1M183.6M
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PRICE (1Y)+0.5%
58.8060.0061.2062.4163.61Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$61.11
RSI (14)
49.6
52W High
$67.07
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
68
ROIC (ROA)
1.6%*50.8
ROE
15.2%75.6
GP/Assets
3.8%N/A
Op. Margin
49.4%70.9
FCF/Assets
1.5%N/A
Piotroski
694.1
Int. Cover
50.0
D/E Ratio
0.24xN/A
Current Ratio
bankN/A
Value
35
P/E (TTM)
14.5x42.7
EV/EBITDA
bankN/A
P/FCF
14.3xN/A
P/B
2.1x23.6
P/S
5.8x31.5
Div Yield
3.3%42.0
Momentum
45
52W High %
91%44.0
RS 6M
-5%47.8
SMA 50/200
1.03x50.5
EPS Rev 4W
-0.8%40.2
EPS Rev 12W
-1.3%41.0
EPS Improve
+5%24.7
Q Growth
32%65.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.5B
P/E (Forward)
13.8x
Gross Margin

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LKFN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
LKFNLakeland Financial Corporation(you)$1.5B54HOLD
BFCBank First Corporation$1.7B54HOLD
CNOBConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.$1.6B56HOLD
HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc.$1.7B52HOLD
LOBLive Oak Bancshares, Inc.$1.9B56HOLD
MCBMetropolitan Bank Holding Corp.$1.1B51HOLD
NBBKNB Bancorp, Inc.$983M52HOLD
HAPNHappen, Inc.$2.1B50HOLD
OBKOrigin Bancorp, Inc.$1.7B64HOLD
NBHCNational Bank Holdings Corporation$1.9B47HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 100.0%

Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) — Stock Score Summary

Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 54/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Lakeland Financial Corporation operates as the holding company for Lakeland National Bank, offering a comprehensive suite of commercial and consumer banking services primarily across northern Indiana. The company maintains a strong regional market position by focusing on commercial lending to small and medium-sized businesses and cultivating deep client relationships. Lakeland Financial is recognized for its community-centric approach and local market expertise in its operational footprint.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$61.11
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (TTM)14.53
P/E (Forward)13.82
Price/Book2.06
Return on Equity15.2%
Debt/Equity0.24x
Operating Margin49.4%
Revenue Growth18.8%
Dividend Yield3.3%
Free Cash Flow$107M

Lakeland Financial Corporation operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeland Financial Corporation’s (LKFN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) is 54/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (35), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Lakeland Financial Corporation have an economic moat?
Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Lakeland Financial Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Lakeland Financial Corporation in?
Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).