Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €3.47 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:LWF Lifeway Foods Inc FRA:LWF
80 GF Score
Price €27.00
GF Value €22.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Lifeway Foods FRA:LWF +1.50% 80 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.47 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lifeway Foods's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.112. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €3.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Lifeway Foods's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Lifeway Foods was 23.70% per year. The lowest was 4.20% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-05), Lifeway Foods's current stock price is €27.00. Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.47. Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 7.78.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Lifeway Foods was 8.59. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 2.20.


Lifeway Foods  (FRA:LWF) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.00/3.47
=7.78

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Lifeway Foods was 8.59. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 2.20.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Lifeway Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:LWF vs USNA, NATR, ENHA: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Lifeway Foods's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.112/330.2130*330.2130
=5.112

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.630 241.018 3.603
201609 2.632 241.428 3.600
201612 2.838 241.432 3.882
201703 2.808 243.801 3.803
201706 2.730 244.955 3.680
201709 2.544 246.819 3.404
201712 2.459 246.524 3.294
201803 2.333 249.554 3.087
201806 2.469 251.989 3.235
201809 2.445 252.439 3.198
201812 2.357 251.233 3.098
201903 2.383 254.202 3.096
201906 2.372 256.143 3.058
201909 2.436 256.759 3.133
201912 2.478 256.974 3.184
202003 2.534 258.115 3.242
202006 2.542 257.797 3.256
202009 2.530 260.280 3.210
202012 2.468 260.474 3.129
202103 2.596 264.877 3.236
202106 2.652 271.696 3.223
202109 2.702 274.310 3.253
202112 2.817 278.802 3.336
202203 2.844 287.504 3.266
202206 3.001 296.311 3.344
202209 3.292 296.808 3.663
202212 3.066 296.797 3.411
202303 3.109 301.836 3.401
202306 3.286 305.109 3.556
202309 3.570 307.789 3.830
202312 3.772 306.746 4.061
202403 3.979 312.332 4.207
202406 4.271 314.175 4.489
202409 4.349 315.301 4.555
202412 4.548 315.605 4.759
202503 4.513 319.799 4.660
202506 4.483 322.561 4.589
202509 4.630 324.800 4.707
202512 4.812 324.054 4.903
202603 5.112 330.213 5.112

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €3.47 mean?
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €3.47 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors.
Is Lifeway Foods' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.47. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to USNA and NATR?
Lifeway Foods' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €3.47 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. Lifeway Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.47. 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 €22.65, compared to a current price of €27.00 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.47. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €3.47 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 €27.00 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.65. GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €3.47
  • GF Value™: €22.65 vs. price of €27.00 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LWAY:USA
Address 6431 West Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL, USA, 60053
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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