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Lifeway FoodsLWAY +3.47%86 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.70 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LWAY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,521 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks better than 95.86% on this metric.
Lifeway Foods's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.01.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.72.
During the past 12 months, Lifeway Foods's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 32.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 117.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 39.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Lifeway Foods's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 117.40% per year. The lowest was -27.10% per year. And the median was 14.40% per year.
Lifeway Foods (NAS:LWAY) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Lifeway Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Lifeway Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
LWAY vs USNA, ENHA, NATR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's PE Ratio falls into.
Lifeway Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Lifeway Foods's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.70
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.70 mean?
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.70 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #63 out of 1521 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Lifeway Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Lifeway Foods' value of $0.70 is 90.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #63 out of 1521 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 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to USNA and ENHA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #63 out of 1521 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Lifeway Foods in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Lifeway Foods' value of $0.70 is 90.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,521 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.70 is 90.4% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.70. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.30, compared to a current price of $25.91 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.70 and 90.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.30. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (LWAY), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.70 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 $25.91 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.30.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LWAY:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.70
GF Value™: $28.30 vs. price of $25.91 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#63 of 1521)
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 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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