LWAY (Lifeway Foods) YoY EBITDA Growth: -74.33% (As of Jun. 2026)

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LWAY Lifeway Foods Inc LWAY
93 GF Score
Price $24.95
GF Value $28.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lifeway Foods YoY EBITDA Growth?

Lifeway Foods LWAY -0.28% 93 YoY EBITDA Growth is -74.33% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LWAY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.65 (Modestly Undervalued).

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Lifeway Foods's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -74.33%.

Lifeway Foods's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.12.

Lifeway Foods YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Lifeway Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Lifeway Foods YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Lifeway Foods's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(1.528-1.154)/ | 1.154 |
=32.41 %

Lifeway Foods's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.115-0.448)/ | 0.448 |
=-74.33 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -74.33% mean?
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -74.33% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Lifeway Foods and its competitors.
Is Lifeway Foods' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Lifeway Foods' current YoY EBITDA Growth is -74.33%. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to PRE and AMNF?
Lifeway Foods' YoY EBITDA Growth of -74.33% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Lifeway Foods and its competitors. Lifeway Foods's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -74.33%. 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 $28.65, compared to a current price of $24.95 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -74.33%. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 93/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (LWAY), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -74.33% 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 $24.95 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.65. GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LWAY:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -74.33%
  • GF Value™: $28.65 vs. price of $24.95 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LWF:Germany
Address 6431 West Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL, USA, 60053
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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