Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lifeway Foods Inc stock (LWAY) is currently trading at $18.78. Lifeway Foods Inc PE ratio is 21.01. Lifeway Foods Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.34. Analyst consensus price target for LWAY is $35.00. WallStSmart rates LWAY as Underperform.
- LWAY PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LWAY PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LWAY intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LWAY stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LWAY fair value vs current price
- LWAY insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LWAY undervalued or overvalued?
- Lifeway Foods Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LWAY Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LWAY analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LWAY Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY)
LWAY trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $36.10, offering a 40% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, eps growth. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) Key Strengths (3)
Paying $1.34 for every $1 of annual revenue
Strong earnings growth at 21.10% per year
Solid profitability: $18 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) Areas to Watch (7)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Premium pricing at 3.1x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Solid revenue growth at 18.00% per year
Moderate institutional interest at 32.87%
Supporting Valuation Data
Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 7.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.34) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 21.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.50), Price/Book (3.15) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 18.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 6.80%, Profit Margin at 6.52%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.60% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 18.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LWAY Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LWAY's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.34x sits near its historical average of 1.52x (14th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 19% below its historical high of 1.65x set in Mar 2026, and 5% above its historical low of 1.28x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › PACKAGED FOODS
The Big Picture
Lifeway Foods Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 212M with 18% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1760.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -9M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Lifeway Foods Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lifeway Foods Inc.
Bottom Line
Lifeway Foods Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (18% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(33 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SMOLYANSKY, EDWARD 10% Owner | Sell | -14,353 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SMOLYANSKY, LUDMILA Member of 10% owner group | Sell | -10,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SMOLYANSKY, EDWARD 10% Owner | Sell | -22,313 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SMOLYANSKY, EDWARD 10% Owner | Sell | -13,334 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:24:20 AM
About Lifeway Foods Inc(LWAY)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
PACKAGED FOODS
USA
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Morton Grove, Illinois.