Lifeway FoodsFRA:LWF +1.57%89 Current Ratio is 2.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.31 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks better than 61% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Lifeway Foods's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.14.
Lifeway Foods has a current ratio of 2.14. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifeway Foods's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LWF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87 Med: 2.31 Max: 3.13
Current: 2.14
During the past 13 years, Lifeway Foods's highest Current Ratio was 3.13. The lowest was 1.87. And the median was 2.31.
FRA:LWF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 61% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs FRA:LWF: 2.14
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Lifeway Foods Current Ratio Related Terms
Lifeway Foods Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:LWF vs USNA, NATR, ENHA: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lifeway Foods Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) has a Current Ratio of 2.14 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, Lifeway Foods' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #775 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Lifeway Foods' Current Ratio too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Current Ratio of 2.14 is near median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 3.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Lifeway Foods' value of 2.14 is 23.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #775 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Current Ratio compare to USNA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #775 out of 1987 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Lifeway Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Lifeway Foods' value of 2.14 is 23.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifeway Foods' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Lifeway Foods has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,987 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current Current Ratio of 2.14 is 23.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current Current Ratio is 2.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifeway Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.31, compared to a current price of €25.80 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 23.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Current Ratio is 2.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeway Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.80 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.31.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:
Current Ratio: 2.14 (near median its 10-year median of 2.31)
GF Value™: €22.31 vs. price of €25.80 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#775 of 1987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifeway Foods Inc is engaged in manufacturing probiotic, cultured, functional dairy health food products. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, which is a cultured dairy product. Its product categories are Drinkable Kefir, which is the key revenue-driving product, European-style soft cheeses, Cream, ProBugs, Frozen Kefir, and Other dairy. The company manufactures and markets products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers. It sells the products through a direct sales force, brokers, and distributors.
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