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Lifeway FoodsLWAY -1.68%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.61 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 15.54. GuruFocus rates LWAY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,644 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks worse than 80.11% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lifeway Foods's enterprise value is $393.7 Mil.
Lifeway Foods's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.1 Mil. Therefore, Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LWAY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -477.35 Med: 15.54 Max: 307.21
Current: 19.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lifeway Foods was 307.21. The lowest was -477.35. And the median was 15.54.
LWAY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 80.11% of 1644
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.035
vs LWAY: 19.61
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lifeway Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lifeway Foods's share price for today is $25.04.
Lifeway Foods's 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 $0.700.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lifeway Foods's current Enterprise Value is $393.7 Mil.
Lifeway Foods's EBITDA 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 $20.1 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-EBITDA of 19.61 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lifeway Foods. This is 26% above median its historical median of 15.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1317 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Lifeway Foods' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lifeway Foods' current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.61 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 15.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Lifeway Foods' value of 19.61 is 117% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1317 out of 1644 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' EV-to-EBITDA compare to USNA and ENHA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1317 out of 1644 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lifeway Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Lifeway Foods' value of 19.61 is 117% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.54 vs. the industry median of 9.04, 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-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.04, based on 1,644 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.61 is 117% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lifeway Foods. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.61, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 15.54. 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 $28.29, compared to a current price of $25.04 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.61, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 15.54 and 117% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.04. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (LWAY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.61 as of Aug. 19, 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 $28.29.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LWAY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 19.61 (26% above median its 10-year median of 15.54)
GF Value™: $28.29 vs. price of $25.04 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 117% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1317 of 1644)
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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