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Lifeway FoodsFRA:LWF 91 Receivables Turnover is 3.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,943 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lifeway Foods ranks better than 66.19% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Lifeway Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €54.5 Mil. Lifeway Foods's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.0 Mil.
Hence, Lifeway Foods's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.20.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Lifeway Foods Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Lifeway Foods Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:
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FRA:LWF vs USNA, NATR, ENHA: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lifeway Foods's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifeway Foods's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeway Foods's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 3.20 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #657 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Lifeway Foods' Receivables Turnover too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Receivables Turnover is 3.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Lifeway Foods' value of 3.20 is 65.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #657 out of 1943 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' Receivables Turnover compare to USNA and NATR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lifeway Foods ranks #657 out of 1943 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Lifeway Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Lifeway Foods' value of 3.20 is 65.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.33, based on 1,943 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lifeway Foods's current Receivables Turnover of 3.20 is 65.7% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeway Foods's current Receivables Turnover is 3.20. 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 €22.73, compared to a current price of €27.00 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.20 and 65.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.33. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.20 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 €27.00 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.73.
GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:
Receivables Turnover: 3.20
GF Value™: €22.73 vs. price of €27.00 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#657 of 1943)
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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