Lifeway FoodsSTU:LWF -5.43%91 PB Ratio is 4.77 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates STU:LWF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.86 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,895 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks worse than 89.29% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-08), Lifeway Foods's share price is €24.40. Lifeway Foods's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.11. Hence, Lifeway Foods's PB Ratio of today is 4.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifeway Foods's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LWF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 2.1 Max: 6.46
Current: 4.96
During the past 13 years, Lifeway Foods's highest PB Ratio was 6.46. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 2.10.
STU:LWF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 89.29% of 1895
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs STU:LWF: 4.96
During the past 12 months, Lifeway Foods's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lifeway Foods was 43.20% per year. The lowest was -2.80% per year. And the median was 10.50% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Lifeway Foods PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Lifeway Foods's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Lifeway Foods (STU:LWF) has a PB Ratio of 4.77 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 2.10. Over the past decade, Lifeway Foods' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 6.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1692 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Lifeway Foods' PB Ratio too high?
Lifeway Foods' current PB Ratio of 4.77 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 6.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Lifeway Foods' value of 4.77 is 253.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1692 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' PB Ratio compare to USNA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #1692 out of 1895 companies for PB Ratio. This places Lifeway Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Lifeway Foods' value of 4.77 is 253.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifeway Foods' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 6.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.35, based on 1,895 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current PB Ratio of 4.77 is 253.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current PB Ratio is 4.77, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. 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 (STU:LWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.86, compared to a current price of €24.40 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.77, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 253.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.35. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (STU:LWF), the current PB Ratio is 4.77 as of Jul. 08, 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 (STU:LWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeway Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.40 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.86.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LWF:
PB Ratio: 4.77 (127% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: €21.86 vs. price of €24.40 (11.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 253.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1692 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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.
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