Lifeway FoodsFRA:LWF +1.50%79 Days Inventory is 23.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 30.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks better than 92.65% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lifeway Foods's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.0 Mil. Lifeway Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €39.5 Mil.
Hence, Lifeway Foods's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifeway Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LWF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.47 Med: 30.95 Max: 32.57
Current: 23.85
During the past 13 years, Lifeway Foods's highest Days Inventory was 32.57. The lowest was 23.47. And the median was 30.95.
FRA:LWF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 92.65% of 1864
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.755
vs FRA:LWF: 23.85
Lifeway Foods's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (23.69) to Mar. 2026 (23.17).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lifeway Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.94.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Lifeway Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lifeway Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Lifeway Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Lifeway Foods Days Inventory Related Terms
Lifeway Foods Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 23.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 30.95. Over the past decade, Lifeway Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 23.47 to 32.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #137 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Lifeway Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Days Inventory of 23.17 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 30.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.47 to a high of 32.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. Lifeway Foods' value of 23.17 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #137 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Days Inventory compare to USNA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #137 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lifeway Foods in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. Lifeway Foods' value of 23.17 is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Lifeway Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 23.47 to 32.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.95 vs. the industry median of 82.76, Lifeway Foods has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.76, based on 1,864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current Days Inventory of 23.17 is 72% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current Days Inventory is 23.17, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 30.95. 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 Days Inventory is 23.17, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 30.95 and 72% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.76. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Days Inventory is 23.17 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:
Days Inventory: 23.17 (25% below median its 10-year median of 30.95)
GF Value™: €22.65 vs. price of €27.00 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#137 of 1864)
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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