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Lifeway Foods's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.0 Mil. Lifeway Foods's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $62.1 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Lifeway Foods's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.0 Mil. Lifeway Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $66.9 Mil. Therefore, Lifeway Foods's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.47%.
Lifeway Foods had a gross margin of 19.47% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lifeway Foods was 28.28%. The lowest was 18.92%. And the median was 25.91%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Lifeway Foods had a gross margin of 19.47% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Lifeway Foods Gross Profit Related Terms
Lifeway Foods Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $62.1 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) has a Gross Profit of $62.1 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors.
Is Lifeway Foods' Gross Profit too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Gross Profit is $62.1 Mil. 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' Gross Profit compare to USNA and ENHA?
Lifeway Foods' Gross Profit of $62.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. Lifeway Foods's current Gross Profit is $62.1 Mil. 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 $28.45, compared to a current price of $26.47 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $62.1 Mil. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (LWAY), the current Gross Profit is $62.1 Mil 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 $26.47 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.45.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LWAY:
Gross Profit: $62.1 Mil
GF Value™: $28.45 vs. price of $26.47 (7% below fair value)
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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