Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Stock Based Compensation: €1.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:LWF Lifeway Foods Inc FRA:LWF
91 GF Score
Price €27.80
GF Value €22.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lifeway Foods Stock Based Compensation?

Lifeway Foods FRA:LWF +2.21% 91 Stock Based Compensation is €1.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Lifeway Foods's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.5 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.9 Mil.

Lifeway Foods Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Lifeway Foods Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Lifeway Foods Stock Based Compensation Chart

Lifeway Foods Annual Data
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Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data
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Lifeway Foods Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.9 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €1.9 Mil mean?
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) has a Stock Based Compensation of €1.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Lifeway Foods and its competitors.
Is Lifeway Foods' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Stock Based Compensation is €1.9 Mil. 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' Stock Based Compensation compare to USNA and NATR?
Lifeway Foods' Stock Based Compensation of €1.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Lifeway Foods and its competitors. Lifeway Foods's current Stock Based Compensation is €1.9 Mil. 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 €22.07, compared to a current price of €27.80 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €1.9 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Stock Based Compensation is €1.9 Mil 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 €27.80 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.07. GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €1.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €22.07 vs. price of €27.80 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign

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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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