Lifeway FoodsFRA:LWF -3.79%89 Quick Ratio is 1.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.31 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,986 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks better than 64.6% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Lifeway Foods's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.56.
Lifeway Foods has a quick ratio of 1.56. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifeway Foods's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LWF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 1.68 Max: 2.4
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, Lifeway Foods's highest Quick Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 1.68.
FRA:LWF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 64.6% of 1986
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs FRA:LWF: 1.56
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Lifeway Foods Quick Ratio Related Terms
Lifeway Foods Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Quick 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.
FRA:LWF vs USNA, NATR, ENHA: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Lifeway Foods's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Lifeway Foods' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #703 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Lifeway Foods' Quick Ratio too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Quick Ratio of 1.56 is near median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 2.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Lifeway Foods' value of 1.56 is 39.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #703 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Quick Ratio compare to USNA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #703 out of 1986 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Lifeway Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Lifeway Foods' value of 1.56 is 39.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifeway Foods' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 1.12, 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 Quick Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,986 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current Quick Ratio of 1.56 is 39.3% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current Quick Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.68. 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 €22.31, compared to a current price of €25.40 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 39.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Quick Ratio is 1.56 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 €25.40 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.31.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:
Quick Ratio: 1.56 (near median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: €22.31 vs. price of €25.40 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#703 of 1986)
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.
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