Lifeway FoodsFRA:LWF +4.84%91 Net Margin % is 7.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.78 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks better than 67.52% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Lifeway Foods's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.0 Mil. Lifeway Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €54.5 Mil. Therefore, Lifeway Foods's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifeway Foods's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LWF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99 Med: 2.8 Max: 7.1
Current: 6.54
FRA:LWF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 67.52% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs FRA:LWF: 6.54
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Lifeway Foods Net Margin % Related Terms
Lifeway Foods Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Net Margin % 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 ENHA, NATR, USNA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 7.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #634 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Lifeway Foods' Net Margin % too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Net Margin % of 7.42% is 165% above median its 10-year median of 2.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Lifeway Foods' value of 7.42% is 112.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #634 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Net Margin % compare to ENHA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #634 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Lifeway Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Lifeway Foods' value of 7.42% is 112.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Lifeway Foods has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current Net Margin % of 7.42% is 112.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current Net Margin % is 7.42%, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 2.80. 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 €21.78, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.42%, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 112.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Net Margin % is 7.42% as of Mar. 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 €26.00 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.78.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:
Net Margin %: 7.42% (165% above median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: €21.78 vs. price of €26.00 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#634 of 1952)
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.
91GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:LWF
Net Margin % 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 
