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Lifeway FoodsLWAY +5.15%86 EV-to-EBIT is 26.15 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 18.27. 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 1,563 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks worse than 79.65% on this metric.
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Lifeway Foods's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $466.1 Mil.
Lifeway Foods's EBIT 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 $15.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lifeway Foods EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lifeway Foods's current Enterprise Value is $413.1 Mil.
Lifeway Foods's EBIT 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 $15.8 Mil.
* 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 (LWAY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.15 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 18.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1245 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Lifeway Foods' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lifeway Foods' current EV-to-EBIT of 26.15 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 18.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17. Lifeway Foods' value of 26.15 is 114.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1245 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to USNA and ENHA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1245 out of 1563 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lifeway Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17. Lifeway Foods' value of 26.15 is 114.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.27 vs. the industry median of 12.17, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.17, based on 1,563 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.15 is 114.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.15, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 18.27. 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 $26.33 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.15, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 18.27 and 114.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.17. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (LWAY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.15 as of Aug. 20, 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 $26.33 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.30.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LWAY:
EV-to-EBIT: 26.15 (43% above median its 10-year median of 18.27)
GF Value™: $28.30 vs. price of $26.33 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 114.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1245 of 1563)
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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