Lifeway FoodsFRA:LWF -3.79%89 FCF Yield % is -4.60 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.31 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,982 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks worse than 73.81% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Lifeway Foods FCF Yield % Related Terms
Lifeway Foods FCF Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's FCF Yield % 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: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of -4.60 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1463 out of 1982 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Lifeway Foods' FCF Yield % too high?
Lifeway Foods' current FCF Yield % is -4.60. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1463 out of 1982 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' FCF Yield % compare to USNA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1463 out of 1982 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Lifeway Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.14, based on 1,982 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current FCF Yield % is -4.60. 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 €22.31, compared to a current price of €25.40 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -4.60. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current FCF Yield % is -4.60 as of Jun. 29, 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 €25.40 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.31.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:
FCF Yield %: -4.60
GF Value™: €22.31 vs. price of €25.40 (13.9% above fair value)
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.
89GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:LWF
FCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:LWF has been successfully added to your 
