LWAY (Lifeway Foods) Tax Provision: $-4.6 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LWAY Lifeway Foods Inc LWAY
86 GF Score
Price $25.04
GF Value $28.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lifeway Foods Tax Provision?

Lifeway Foods LWAY -1.68% 86 Tax Provision is $-4.6 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LWAY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Lifeway Foods's tax provision for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.3 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.6 Mil.

Lifeway Foods Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Provision Chart

Lifeway Foods Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data
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Lifeway Foods Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.6 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-4.6 Mil mean?
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) has a Tax Provision of $-4.6 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors.
Is Lifeway Foods' Tax Provision too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Tax Provision is $-4.6 Mil. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Tax Provision compare to USNA and ENHA?
Lifeway Foods' Tax Provision of $-4.6 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 Tax Provision for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. Lifeway Foods's current Tax Provision is $-4.6 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 (LWAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.29, compared to a current price of $25.04 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-4.6 Mil. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (LWAY), the current Tax Provision is $-4.6 Mil as of Jun. 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 (LWAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeway Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.04 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.29. GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LWAY:

  • Tax Provision: $-4.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $28.29 vs. price of $25.04 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LWAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lifeway Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges LWF:Germany
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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