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Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Lway) Firma Profile
23.5
0.43
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Total Valuation
Lifeway Foods, Inc. has a market cap or net worth of . The enterprise value is .A valuation method that multiplies the price of a company's shares by the total number of outstanding shares.
Enterprise value measures the total value of a company's outstanding shares, adjusted for debt and levels of cash and short-term investments.
Enterprise Value = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash & Equivalents - Short-Term Investments
Valuation Ratios
The trailing PE ratio is . Lifeway Foods, Inc.'s PEG ratio is .The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a valuation metric that shows how expensive a stock is relative to earnings.
PE Ratio = Stock Price / Earnings Per Share
The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is a commonly used valuation metric. It shows how expensive a stock is compared to revenue.
PS Ratio = Market Capitalization / Revenue
The price-to-book (P/B) ratio measures a stock's price relative to book value. Book value is also called Shareholders' equity.
PB Ratio = Market Capitalization / Shareholders' Equity
The price to free cash flow (P/FCF) ratio is similar to the P/E ratio, except it uses free cash flow instead of accounting earnings.
P/FCF Ratio = Market Capitalization / Free Cash Flow
The price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing a company's PE ratio by its expected earnings growth.
PEG Ratio = PE Ratio / Expected Earnings Growth
Enterprise Valuation
The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is , with a EV/FCF ratio of .The enterprise value to sales (EV/Sales) ratio is similar to the price-to-sales ratio, but the price is adjusted for the company's debt and cash levels.
EV/Sales Ratio = Enterprise Value / Revenue
The EV/EBITDA ratio measures a company's valuation relative to its EBITDA, or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.
EV/EBITDA Ratio = Enterprise Value / EBITDA
The EV/EBIT is a valuation metric that measures a company's price relative to EBIT, or Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
EV/EBIT Ratio = Enterprise Value / EBIT
The enterprise value to free cash flow (EV/FCF) ratio is similar to the price to free cash flow ratio, except the price is adjusted for the company's cash and debt.
EV/FCF Ratio = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow
Financial Efficiency
Return on equity (ROE) is and return on invested capital (ROIC) is .Return on equity (ROE) is a profitability metric that shows how efficient a company is at using its equity (or "net" assets) to generate profits. It is calculated by dividing the company's net income by the average shareholders' equity over the past 12 months.
ROE = (Net Income / Average Shareholders' Equity) * 100%
Return on assets (ROA) is a metric that measures how much profit a company is able to generate using its assets. It is calculated by dividing net income by the average total assets for the past 12 months.
ROA = (Net Income / Average Total Assets) * 100%
Return on invested capital (ROIC) measures how effective a company is at investing its capital in order to increase profits. It is calculated by dividing the EBIT (Earnings Before Interest & Taxes) by the average invested capital in the previous year.
ROIC = (EBIT / Average Invested Capital) * 100%
The asset turnover ratio measures the amount of sales relative to a company's assets. It indicates how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate revenue.
Asset Turnover Ratio = Revenue / Average Assets
The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times inventory has been sold and replaced during a time period.
Inventory Turnover Ratio = Cost of Revenue / Average Inventory
Margins
Trailing 12 months gross margin is , with operating and profit margins of and .Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left as gross profits, after subtracting cost of goods sold from the revenue.
Gross Margin = (Gross Profit / Revenue) * 100%
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue left as operating income, after subtracting cost of revenue and all operating expenses from the revenue.
Operating Margin = (Operating Income / Revenue) * 100%
Pretax margin is the percentage of revenue left as profits before subtracting taxes.
Pretax Margin = (Pretax Income / Revenue) * 100%
Profit margin is the percentage of revenue left as net income, or profits, after subtracting all costs and expenses from the revenue.
Profit Margin = (Net Income / Revenue) * 100%
EBITDA margin is the percentage of revenue left as EBITDA, after subtracting all expenses except interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from revenue.
EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) * 100%
Income Statement
In the last 12 months, Lifeway Foods, Inc. had revenue of and earned in profits. Earnings per share (EPS) was .Revenue is the amount of money a company receives from its main business activities, such as sales of products or services. Revenue is also called sales.
Gross profit is a company’s profit after subtracting the costs directly linked to making and delivering its products and services.
Gross Profit = Revenue - Cost of Revenue
Operating income is the amount of profit in a company after paying for all the expenses related to its core operations.
Operating Income = Revenue - Cost of Revenue - Operating Expenses
Pretax income is a company's profits before accounting for income taxes.
Pretax Income = Net Income + Income Taxes
Net income is a company's accounting profits after subtracting all costs and expenses from the revenue. It is also called earnings, profits or "the bottom line"
Net Income = Revenue - All Expenses
EBITDA stands for "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization." It is a commonly used measure of profitability.
EBITDA = Net Income + Interest + Taxes + Depreciation and Amortization
EBIT stands for "Earnings Before Interest and Taxes" and is a commonly used measure of earnings or profits. It is similar to operating income.
EBIT = Net Income + Interest + Taxes
Earnings per share is the portion of a company's profit that is allocated to each individual stock. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by "diluted" shares outstanding.
Diluted EPS = Net Income / Shares Outstanding (Diluted)
Financial Position
The company has a trailing 12 months (ttm) current ratio of , with a ttm Debt / Equity ratio of .The current ratio is used to measure a company's short-term liquidity. A low number can indicate that a company will have trouble paying its upcoming liabilities.
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio measure a company's short-term liquidity. A low number indicates that the company may have trouble paying its upcoming financial obligations.
Quick Ratio = (Cash + Short-Term Investments + Accounts Receivable) / Current Liabilities
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's debt levels relative to its shareholders' equity or book value. A high ratio implies that a company has a lot of debt.
Debt / Equity Ratio = Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
The debt-to-EBIT ratio is a company's debt levels relative to its trailing twelve-month EBIT. A high ratio implies that debt is high relative to the company's earnings.
Debt / EBIT Ratio = Total Debt / EBIT (ttm)
Dividends & Yields
This stock pays an annual dividend of , which amounts to a dividend yield of .Total amount paid to each outstanding share in dividends during the period.
The dividend yield is how much a stock pays in dividends each year, as a percentage of the stock price.
Dividend Yield = (Annual Dividends Per Share / Stock Price) * 100%
The earnings yield is a valuation metric that measures a company's profits relative to stock price, expressed as a percentage yield. It is the inverse of the P/E ratio.
Earnings Yield = (Earnings Per Share / Stock Price) * 100%
The free cash flow (FCF) yield measures a company's free cash flow relative to its price, shown as a percentage. It is the inverse of the P/FCF ratio.
FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) * 100%
The change in dividend payments per share, compared to the previous period.
Dividend Growth = ((Current Dividend / Previous Dividend) - 1) * 100%
The payout ratio is the percentage of a company's profits that are paid out as dividends. A high ratio implies that the dividend payments may not be sustainable.
Payout Ratio = (Dividends Per Share / Earnings Per Share) * 100%
Balance Sheet
The company has in cash and in debt, giving a net cash position of .Cash and cash equivalents is the sum of "Cash & Equivalents" and "Short-Term Investments." This is the amount of money that a company has quick access to, assuming that the cash equivalents and short-term investments can be sold at a short notice.
Cash & Cash Equivalents = Cash & Equivalents + Short-Term Investments
Total debt is the total amount of liabilities categorized as "debt" on the balance sheet. It includes both current and long-term (non-current) debt.
Total Debt = Current Debt + Long-Term Debt
Net Cash / Debt is an indicator of the financial position of a company. It is calculated by taking the total amount of cash and cash equivalents and subtracting the total debt.
Net Cash / Debt = Total Cash - Total Debt
Shareholders’ equity is also called book value or net worth. It can be seen as the amount of money held by investors inside the company. It is calculated by subtracting all liabilities from all assets.
Shareholders' Equity = Total Assets - Total Liabilities
Book value per share is the total amount of book value attributable to each individual stock. It is calculated by dividing book value (shareholders' equity) by the number of outstanding shares.
Book Value Per Share = Book Value / Shares Outstanding
Working capital is the amount of money available to a business to conduct its day-to-day operations. It is calculated by subtracting total current liabilities from total current assets.
Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities
Cash Flow
In the last 12 months, operating cash flow of the company was and capital expenditures , giving a free cash flow of .Operating cash flow, also called cash flow from operating activities, measures the amount of cash that a company generates from normal business activities. It is the amount of cash left after all cash income has been received, and all cash expenses have been paid.
Capital expenditures are also called payments for property, plants and equipment. It measures cash spent on long-term assets that will be used to run the business, such as manufacturing equipment, real estate and others.
Free cash flow is the cash remaining after the company spends on everything required to maintain and grow the business. It is calculated by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow.
Free Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Free cash flow per share is the amount of free cash flow attributed to each outstanding stock.
FCF Per Share = Free Cash Flow / Shares Outstanding
Lifeway Foods, Inc. News
Apr 8, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
Edward Smolyansky Denounces Firing at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), Urges Board to Return Equity to Employees CHICAGO , April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, who, together with Ludmila Smolyansky, beneficially owns 4,163,141 shares of common stock (approximately 28% of outstanding shares), today issued a statement in response to the recent dismissal of Amy Feldman, Senior Executive Vice President of Sales at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) and key architect of the company's renewed vision and revitalized strategy, known internally as "Lifeway 2.0." Lifeway Foods abruptly eliminated Feldman's sen...[read more] |
Mar 24, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
After Reporting Record Full Year 2024 Earnings and 22nd Consecutive Quarter of Growth, Lifeway Foods Issues Statement on Edward Smolyansky's Director Nomination Notice Lifeway notes that Edward Smolyansky was previously terminated for cause as an officer of the company MORTON GROVE, Ill. , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of Kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, which recently reported record full-year earnings for 2024 and delivered its 22nd consecutive quarter of growth, has issued the following statement regarding Edward Smolyansky's nomination...[read more] |
Mar 17, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
Edward Smolyansky Launches Campaign to Replace Board of Directors at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) CHICAGO , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, who, together with Ludmila Smolyansky, beneficially owns 4,163,141 shares of common stock, today launched a formal campaign to stop the further eroding of value taking place at Lifeway Foods, Inc (NASDAQ: LWAY ) by submitting and filing a Notice regarding Planned Nominees for election at the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting. Lifeway Foods has reached an inflection point....[read more] |
Mar 14, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
Lifeway Foods® Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Record-Breaking Full Year 2024 Results Company achieves 2024 net sales of $186.8 million; up 17% year-over-year 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Growing consumer interest in probiotic foods with bioavailable nutrients continues to drive strong demand for Lifeway products MORTON GROVE, Ill. , March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, reported financial results for the fourt...[read more] |
Mar 4, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
LIFEWAY FOODS STATEMENT REGARDING DANONE'S LATEST ACTIONS, CONTINUING DANONE'S HISTORY AS A TOXIC BUSINESS PARTNER MORTON GROVE, Ill. , March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, issued the following statement regarding most recent predatory actions by Danone (OTCQX: DANOY): Danone has continued its hostile behavior in its latest Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission referencing a lawsuit against Lifeway....[read more] |
Feb 28, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
Lifeway Foods® to Showcase New Probiotic Salad Dressing Innovations and Conventional Whole Milk Kefir Expansion at Natural Products Expo West 2025 Attendees will also get to sample new Lactose-Free Flavor Fusions and Probiotic Smoothies + Collagen MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, will showcase its innovative probiotic salad dressing concepts and new conventional whole milk kefir flavors to complement Lifeway's popular organic whole milk kefir line at Natural Products Expo West 2025, which will...[read more] |
Feb 13, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
Lifeway Farmer Cheese Expanding Footprint and Entering 1,400 Albertsons Stores Across the U.S. Kefir leader increases space into adjacent category MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced the distribution of its Farmer Cheese to 1,400 Albertsons stores across the U.S. This marks a significant step forward in the company's mission to introduce the product to new audiences....[read more] |
Feb 11, 2025 - zacks.com |
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts In the closing of the recent trading day, Lifeway Foods (LWAY) stood at $21.49, denoting a +0.7% change from the preceding trading day....[read more] |
Feb 11, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
LIFEWAY FOODS EXPECTS TO REALIZE $5 MILLION NET GAIN FROM SALE OF SIMPLE FOODS TO FLOWERS FOODS Gain comes as a result of early investment in Simple Mills made by Lifeway in 2015 MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, expects to realize approximately $5 million of net profit as a result of the recently announced sale of Simple Foods to Flowers Foods....[read more] |
Feb 3, 2025 - prnewswire.com |
Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Request Lifeway Foods Inc. NASDAQ (LWAY) CEO Julie Smolyansky Immediately Withdraws Her Lawsuit Against Edward Smolyansky. Reiterate and Reaffirm Singular Goal Amid Ongoing Activism Battle Summarizes recent filings and next steps, previews upcoming proxy schedule Reaffirms and updates previously stated goal CHICAGO , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky ("Founding Shareholders"), who together exercise sole voting control with respect to approximately 28% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Lifeway Foods, Inc. ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), today requested that Lifeway's Board of Directors force its CEO and Chairperson, Julie Smolyansky to immediately ...[read more] |
Lifeway Foods, Inc. Details
Lifeway Foods, Inc. Company Description
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types, including low fat, non-fat, whole milk, protein, and BioKefir. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in soft serve and pint-size containers. It sells its products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Bundle
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