LWAY (Lifeway Foods) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $0.01 (As of Jun. 2026)

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LWAY Lifeway Foods Inc LWAY
86 GF Score
Price $25.04
GF Value $28.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Lifeway Foods LWAY -1.68% 86 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LWAY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.30 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lifeway Foods's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.576. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $0.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Lifeway Foods's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -95.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 2.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 0.30% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Lifeway Foods was 30.10% per year. The lowest was -11.00% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.

As of today (2026-08-20), Lifeway Foods's current stock price is $25.04. Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.01. Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 2,504.00.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Lifeway Foods was 3195.00. The lowest was 12.80. And the median was 53.22.


Lifeway Foods  (NAS:LWAY) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=25.04/0.01
=2,504.00

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Lifeway Foods was 3195.00. The lowest was 12.80. And the median was 53.22.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share Chart

Lifeway Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.11 0.21 0.25 0.12

Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.24 0.12 0.09 0.01

LWAY vs USNA, ENHA, NATR: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Lifeway Foods Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-0.576/333.9520*333.9520
=-0.576

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.096 241.428 0.133
201612 -0.010 241.432 -0.014
201703 0.073 243.801 0.100
201706 -0.015 244.955 -0.020
201709 -0.041 246.819 -0.055
201712 -0.112 246.524 -0.152
201803 -0.002 249.554 -0.003
201806 0.007 251.989 0.009
201809 -0.020 252.439 -0.026
201812 -0.011 251.233 -0.015
201903 0.066 254.202 0.087
201906 0.043 256.143 0.056
201909 0.167 256.759 0.217
201912 -0.107 256.974 -0.139
202003 -0.093 258.115 -0.120
202006 0.169 257.797 0.219
202009 0.192 260.280 0.246
202012 0.019 260.474 0.024
202103 0.044 264.877 0.055
202106 0.114 271.696 0.140
202109 0.108 274.310 0.131
202112 -0.033 278.802 -0.040
202203 -0.065 287.504 -0.076
202206 -0.078 296.311 -0.088
202209 0.206 296.808 0.232
202212 -0.032 296.797 -0.036
202303 0.084 301.836 0.093
202306 0.146 305.109 0.160
202309 0.366 307.789 0.397
202312 0.236 306.746 0.257
202403 -0.061 312.332 -0.065
202406 0.336 314.175 0.357
202409 0.387 315.301 0.410
202412 -0.256 315.605 -0.271
202503 -0.155 319.799 -0.162
202506 0.104 322.561 0.108
202509 0.115 324.800 0.118
202512 -1.088 324.054 -1.121
202603 -0.428 330.213 -0.433
202606 -0.576 333.952 -0.576

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.01 mean?
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.01 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors.
Is Lifeway Foods' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.01. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to USNA and ENHA?
Lifeway Foods' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.01 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 FCF per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. Lifeway Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.01. 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 (LWAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.30, compared to a current price of $25.04 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.01. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (LWAY), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.01 as of Jun. 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 (LWAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeway Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.04 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.30. GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LWAY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $0.01
  • GF Value™: $28.30 vs. price of $25.04 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LWAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifeway Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges LWF:Germany
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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