Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) Treasury Stock: €-11.1 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:LWF Lifeway Foods Inc FRA:LWF
85 GF Score
Price €26.40
GF Value €22.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lifeway Foods Treasury Stock?

Lifeway Foods FRA:LWF 85 Treasury Stock is €-11.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LWF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Treasury stock is the portion of shares that a company keeps in their own treasury. Lifeway Foods's treasury stock for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-11.1 Mil.

Treasury stock may have come from a repurchase or buyback from shareholders; or it may have never been issued to the public in the first place.

Lifeway Foods Treasury Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifeway Foods's Treasury Stock can be seen below:

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Lifeway Foods Treasury Stock Chart

Lifeway Foods Annual Data
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Treasury Stock
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Lifeway Foods Quarterly Data
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Lifeway Foods Treasury Stock Calculation

The portion of shares that a company keeps in their own treasury. Treasury stock may have come from a repurchase or buyback from shareholders; or it may have never been issued to the public in the first place. These shares don't pay dividends, have no voting rights, and should not be included in shares outstanding calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Treasury Stock →
What does a Treasury Stock of €-11.1 Mil mean?
Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF) has a Treasury Stock of €-11.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Treasury stock is a contra-equity item that records the amount of stock not issued to shareholders. View historical data for Lifeway Foods and its competitors.
Is Lifeway Foods' Treasury Stock too high?
Lifeway Foods' current Treasury Stock is €-11.1 Mil. Overall, Lifeway Foods has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeway Foods' Treasury Stock compare to USNA and NATR?
Lifeway Foods' Treasury Stock of €-11.1 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 Treasury Stock for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Treasury Stock depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Treasury Stock 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 Treasury Stock mean?
A high Treasury Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Treasury stock is a contra-equity item that records the amount of stock not issued to shareholders. View historical data for Lifeway Foods and its competitors. Lifeway Foods's current Treasury Stock is €-11.1 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 €22.61, compared to a current price of €26.40 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Treasury Stock is €-11.1 Mil. Lifeway Foods' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Treasury Stock calculated?
Treasury Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifeway Foods (FRA:LWF), the current Treasury Stock is €-11.1 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 €26.40 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.61. GuruFocus considers Lifeway Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LWF:

  • Treasury Stock: €-11.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €22.61 vs. price of €26.40 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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 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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