(LWAY) Lifeway Foods - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5319141090
LWAY: Kefir, Yogurt, Cheese, Butter, Cream
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of probiotic-based dairy products, specializing in cultured and fermented goods. The company is best known for its drinkable kefir, a traditional Eastern European probiotic dairy beverage, which is offered in organic and non-organic variants across multiple flavors, sizes, and formulations. Lifeways product portfolio also includes European-style soft cheeses, cream, butter, sour cream, and ProBugs, a kid-friendly line of kefir products. The company markets its offerings under the Lifeway, GlenOaks Farms, and Fresh Made brands, as well as through private-label partnerships. Products are distributed through a network of direct sales teams, brokers, and distributors.
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Morton Grove, Illinois, Lifeway Foods has established itself as a pioneer in the probiotic dairy category, capitalizing on growing consumer demand for functional and health-focused foods. The company operates in the Packaged Foods & Meats industry and has expanded its reach to international markets while maintaining a strong presence in the U.S. With a focus on innovation and quality, Lifeway continues to introduce new products and flavors to meet evolving consumer preferences.
From a financial perspective, Lifeway Foods operates with a market capitalization of $329.07M, reflecting its position as a mid-sized player in the food industry. The companys trailing P/E ratio of 25.83 indicates a premium valuation relative to earnings, while its price-to-book ratio of 4.60 suggests that investors place a high value on its intangible assets and growth prospects. The price-to-sales ratio of 1.81 aligns with industry standards for specialty food companies. Return on equity stands at 18.39%, highlighting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Technically, LWAY shares have shown stability near the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) of $20.22, with recent prices hovering around $21.15. The 20-day and 50-day SMAs are slightly above current levels at $21.99 and $22.73, respectively, signaling mild downward pressure. Average trading volume of 38,832 shares over the past 20 days reflects moderate liquidity. The average true range (ATR) of 0.85 indicates manageable volatility, suggesting that price movements are relatively contained.
3-Month Forecast: Based on current technical and fundamental trends, LWAY is expected to trade in a range-bound manner between $20.00 and $23.00 over the next quarter. Support is anticipated at the 200-day SMA of $20.22, while resistance is likely to be encountered near $22.73, the 50-day SMA. The stocks premium valuation and stable technical indicators suggest a period of consolidation, with potential for sideways movement as investors weigh the companys growth prospects against its elevated P/E ratio.
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LWAY Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 310m |
Sector | Consumer Defensive |
Industry | Packaged Foods |
GiC Sub-Industry | Packaged Foods & Meats |
IPO / Inception | 1987-09-29 |
LWAY Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 81.6% |
Fundamental | 59.9% |
Dividend | 2.31% |
Rel. Strength Industry | 65.1 |
Analysts | 4/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 24.39 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 6.60 USD |
LWAY Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 0.00% |
Yield on Cost 5y | % |
Annual Growth 5y | 0.00% |
Payout Consistency | 7.7% |
LWAY Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -83.9% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 48.9% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 84.4% |
CAGR 5y | 60.61% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 1.00 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.22 |
Alpha | 60.54 |
Beta | 2.14 |
Volatility | 43.19% |
Current Volume | 58.9k |
Average Volume 20d | 34.3k |
As of March 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 20.06 with a total of 58,942 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -5.38%, over one month by -10.73%, over three months by -17.92% and over the past year by +78.63%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 59.91 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LWAY as of March 2025 is 24.39. This means that LWAY is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +21.59% (Margin of Safety).
Lifeway Foods has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy LWAY.
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LWAY Lifeway Foods will be worth about 28.3 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 20.06. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +40.88%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 28 | 39.6% |
Analysts Target Price | 26.5 | 32.1% |
ValueRay Target Price | 28.3 | 40.9% |