Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Total Operating Expense: €37.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:LWF Lifeway Foods Inc FRA:LWF
79 GF Score
Price €25.80
GF Value €21.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lifeway Foods Total Operating Expense?

Lifeway Foods FRA:LWF -4.44% 79 Total Operating Expense is €37.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.98 (Modestly Overvalued).

Lifeway Foods's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.5 Mil. Lifeway Foods's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €37.5 Mil.

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Lifeway Foods Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Lifeway Foods Total Operating Expense Chart

Lifeway Foods Annual Data
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Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data
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Lifeway Foods Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 €37.5 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €37.5 Mil mean?
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) has a Total Operating Expense of €37.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors.
Is Lifeway Foods' Total Operating Expense too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Total Operating Expense is €37.5 Mil. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Total Operating Expense compare to USNA and NATR?
Lifeway Foods' Total Operating Expense of €37.5 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 Total Operating Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lifeway Foods and its competitors. Lifeway Foods's current Total Operating Expense is €37.5 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 €21.98, compared to a current price of €25.80 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €37.5 Mil. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Total Operating Expense is €37.5 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 €25.80 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.98. GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:

  • Total Operating Expense: €37.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: €21.98 vs. price of €25.80 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100

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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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