Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:LWF Lifeway Foods Inc FRA:LWF
80 GF Score
Price €27.00
GF Value €22.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Lifeway Foods Moat Score?

Lifeway Foods FRA:LWF +1.50% 80 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Lifeway Foods has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Lifeway Foods has Narrow Moat: Lifeway Foods Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its niche market leadership in kefir products. The company benefits from some brand strength and a decent distribution network. However, it lacks significant intellectual property, customer switching costs, and regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive edge.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Lifeway Foods might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Lifeway Foods  (FRA:LWF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Lifeway Foods Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:LWF vs USNA, NATR, ENHA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Lifeway Foods' Moat Score too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Moat Score compare to USNA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Lifeway Foods in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Lifeway Foods's current Moat Score is 5. 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 €22.65, compared to a current price of €27.00 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 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 €27.00 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.65. GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €22.65 vs. price of €27.00 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LWAY:USA
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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