Lifeway FoodsSTU:LWF -5.43%91 EV-to-FCF is -22.52 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LWF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.61 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,189 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks worse than 84104.21% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lifeway Foods's Enterprise Value is €399.4 Mil.
Lifeway Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-17.7 Mil. Therefore, Lifeway Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is -22.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifeway Foods's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LWF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -140.97 Med: 24.13 Max: 1799.93
Current: -21.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lifeway Foods was 1799.93. The lowest was -140.97. And the median was 24.13.
STU:LWF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1189
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.75
vs STU:LWF: -21.97
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €24.40.
Lifeway Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.835.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lifeway Foods EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lifeway Foods EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lifeway Foods's current Enterprise Value is €399.4 Mil.
Lifeway Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-17.7 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 (STU:LWF) has a EV-to-FCF of -22.52 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #999999 out of 1189 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Lifeway Foods' EV-to-FCF too high?
Lifeway Foods' current EV-to-FCF is -22.52. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #999999 out of 1189 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' EV-to-FCF compare to USNA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #999999 out of 1189 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lifeway Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 15.75, based on 1,189 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current EV-to-FCF is -22.52. 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 (STU:LWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.61, compared to a current price of €24.40 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -22.52. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (STU:LWF), the current EV-to-FCF is -22.52 as of Jul. 07, 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 (STU:LWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeway Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.40 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.61.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LWF:
EV-to-FCF: -22.52
GF Value™: €22.61 vs. price of €24.40 (7.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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