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Lifeway Foods Inc

Consumer Defensive Packaged Foods
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Company price
21.86 USD -0.65 ( 2.89%)
Last update at 2026-11-12T15:41:00Z
VOLUME
10216
Market Cap
224.29M
P/E
18.15

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Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types. The company offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; drinkable yogurt; and fresh made butter and sour cream. It sells its products under the Lifeway, GlenOaks Farms, and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Lifeway Foods, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

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Day Price Range
21.70
Low
22.50
High
52 Week Price Range
5.76
Low
28.61
High

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AI Summary

Lifeway Foods Inc produces and markets cultured dairy products—primarily kefir and other probiotic beverages and dairy-based spreads—sold through retail and foodservice channels. The company may benefit from growing consumer interest in gut health and probiotics, product innovation, and expanded distribution, which could support longer-term revenue growth and strengthen its niche brand position.
Material risks include intense competition from larger food and beverage companies and plant-based alternatives, sensitivity to dairy commodity and input-cost swings, and execution risk tied to distribution and scale.

Risk Score
Medium

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Key Metrics*

Previous Close
22.51
Dividend Yield
-
Revenue TTM
166.85M
Revenue Per Share
11.37
Gross Profit TTM
29.22M
Debt / Equity
0.05
ROE
23.09%
Net Debt
-10.27M
ROCE
8.91%
Diluted EPS TTM
0.84

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Income Statement

Balance Sheet

Change in Cash

Total Operating Cash

Dividends Paid

Breakdown 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31 2018-12-31
Type yearly yearly yearly yearly yearly
Date 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31 2018-12-31
Income before tax 5.62M 5.62M 4.83M 1.24M -3.31M
Net income 3.31M 3.31M 3.23M 0.45M -3.09M
Selling general administrative 11.61M 22.71M 11.66M 12.83M 13.62M
Selling and marketing expenses 11.10M - 10.20M 11.06M 13.48M
Gross profit 28.71M 28.71M 26.93M 22.15M 25.86M
Reconciled depreciation 2.97M 2.87M 3.24M 3.34M 3.48M
Ebit 5.88M 5.88M 4.92M -1.85M -1.85M
Ebitda 8.69M 8.61M 8.21M 1.49M 1.63M
Depreciation and amortization 2.81M - 3.29M 3.34M 3.48M
Non operating income net other -0.24M - 0.02M 3.42M 0.07M
Operating income 5.88M 5.88M 4.92M -1.85M -3.11M
Other operating expenses 113.19M - 97.10M 95.59M 105.22M
Interest expense 0.12M 0.12M 0.12M 0.25M 0.27M
Tax provision 0.92M 2.31M 1.60M 0.78M -0.23M
Interest income - - - 2.90M 0.27M
Net interest income -0.27M -0.12M -0.12M -0.25M -0.27M
Extraordinary items - - - - 0.04M
Non recurring - - - - 1.24M
Income tax expense 2.31M 2.31M 1.60M 0.78M -0.23M
Total revenue 119.06M 119.06M 102.03M 93.66M 103.35M
Total operating expenses 22.83M 113.19M 22.01M 24.08M 27.72M
Cost of revenue 90.36M 90.36M 75.09M 71.51M 77.49M
Total other income expense net -0.26M -0.15M -0.10M 3.08M -1.17M
Net income from continuing ops 0.92M 3.31M 3.23M 0.45M -3.09M
Net income applicable to common shares 0.92M 3.31M 3.23M 0.45M -3.09M
Breakdown 2023-12-31 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31
Type yearly yearly yearly yearly yearly
Date 2023-12-31 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31
Total assets 82.64M 70.87M 70.87M 60.07M 56.99M
Intangible assets 6.90M 7.98M 7.98M 3.70M 3.85M
Other current assets 2.02M 1.25M 1.25M 1.16M 1.60M
Total liab 22.20M 21.74M 21.74M 13.21M 13.74M
Total stockholder equity 60.44M 49.13M 49.13M 46.85M 43.25M
Deferred long term liab - 3.03M - 1.76M 0.92M
Other current liab 4.84M 4.32M 0.72M 2.67M 3.96M
Common stock 6.51M 6.51M 6.51M 6.51M 6.51M
Capital stock 6.51M 6.51M 6.51M 6.51M 6.51M
Retained earnings 65.80M 53.51M 53.51M 50.20M 46.96M
Other liab - 3.03M 3.35M 1.84M 0.98M
Good will 11.70M 11.70M 11.70M 9.12M 9.12M
Other assets - - - - 1.80M
Cash 13.20M 9.23M 9.23M 7.93M 3.84M
Total current liabilities 16.62M 12.06M 12.06M 8.44M 9.52M
Current deferred revenue 0.47M - - 1.76M -
Net debt -10.27M -1.77M - -4.81M -0.32M
Short term debt 1.32M 1.13M - 0.18M 0.28M
Short long term debt 1.25M 1.25M 1.00M - -
Short long term debt total 2.92M 7.46M - 3.11M 3.52M
Other stockholder equity -11.87M -10.88M - -9.85M -10.22M
Property plant equipment - 20.91M 20.35M 21.39M 22.27M
Total current assets 38.20M 29.05M 29.05M 24.05M 19.20M
Net tangible assets - 28.43M 29.45M 34.03M 30.27M
Short term investments - 5.00M - 3.56M 2.72M
Net receivables 13.88M 10.27M 10.27M 8.03M 7.37M
Long term debt 1.48M 5.25M 6.25M 2.77M 2.75M
Inventory 9.10M 8.29M 8.29M 6.93M 6.39M
Accounts payable 9.98M 6.61M 6.61M 5.59M 5.28M
Accumulated other comprehensive income - - - - -29.28M
Common stock total equity - 6.51M - 6.51M 6.51M
Retained earnings total equity - 54.43M - 50.20M 46.96M
Treasury stock - - - -12.45M -12.60M
Non currrent assets other 0.10M 1.80M 1.80M 1.80M 1.80M
Non current assets total 44.45M 41.83M 41.83M 36.02M 37.79M
Capital lease obligations 0.19M 0.17M 0.22M 0.34M 0.77M
Long term debt total - 5.25M - 2.77M 2.75M
Breakdown 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31 2018-12-31
Type yearly yearly yearly yearly yearly
Date 2022-12-31 2021-12-31 2020-12-31 2019-12-31 2018-12-31
Investments -4.03M -7.14M -1.89M 1.49M -2.72M
Change to liabilities 1.65M 1.02M 0.31M 1.52M -3.33M
Total cashflows from investing activities -4.03M -7.14M -1.89M 0.84M -2.72M
Net borrowings -0.75M 4.50M 4.50M -3.27M -0.30M
Total cash from financing activities 2.88M 2.88M -0.41M -3.81M -1.68M
Change to operating activities 0.24M 0.41M -0.85M 0.24M -0.94M
Net income 3.31M 3.31M 3.23M 0.45M -3.09M
Change in cash 1.31M 1.31M 4.09M 0.84M -1.98M
Begin period cash flow 7.93M 7.93M 3.84M 3.00M 4.98M
End period cash flow 9.23M 9.23M 7.93M 3.84M 3.00M
Total cash from operating activities 5.56M 5.56M 6.38M 3.81M 2.42M
Depreciation 2.87M 2.87M 3.24M 3.34M 3.48M
Other cashflows from investing activities -0.58M - 0.01M 0.52M 0.10M
Change to inventory -1.36M -1.36M -0.54M -0.52M 1.32M
Change to account receivables -1.93M -1.93M -1.30M -0.42M 2.38M
Sale purchase of stock -1.58M -1.58M -0.41M -0.54M -1.38M
Other cashflows from financing activities 4.97M -0.03M -1.89M 0.84M 5.98M
Change to netincome 1.18M 1.47M 1.15M -2.00M 2.13M
Capital expenditures 1.92M 1.92M 1.90M 1.18M 2.82M
Change receivables -1.48M - -1.30M -0.42M 2.38M
Cash flows other operating 0.08M - 0.98M 1.44M -0.48M
Cash and cash equivalents changes -4.79M - 4.09M 0.84M -1.98M
Change in working capital -2.09M -2.09M -1.24M 2.12M -0.01M
Stock based compensation 1.14M 1.14M 0.39M 0.84M 0.80M
Other non cash items 0.07M -0.02M -0.08M -3.47M 1.69M
Free cash flow 3.64M 3.64M 4.49M 2.63M -0.41M

Peer Comparison*

Sector: Consumer Defensive Industry: Packaged Foods

Stock Name
Change
(USD)
Price
(USD)
Trailing
PE (x)
Forward
PE (x)
Price Sales
TTM (x)
Price to Book Value (x)
Enterprise Value
to Revenue (x)
Enterprise Value
to EBITDA (x)
LWAY
Lifeway Foods Inc		 -0.65
2.89%		 21.86 18.15 - 1.90 5.03 1.83 14.54
NSRGF
Nestle SA		 -
-%		 101.69 26.86 18.76 3.13 7.10 3.81 21.70
NSRGY
Nestle SA ADR		 0.07
0.07%		 103.51 26.82 18.66 3.18 7.07 3.81 21.70
DANOY
Danone PK		 0.23
1.52%		 15.40 24.23 17.64 1.88 2.57 1.88 11.70
GPDNF
Danone S.A		 -
-%		 75.00 20.30 14.75 1.65 2.24 1.76 10.92

Profile*

Lifeway Foods Inc

Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types. The company offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; drinkable yogurt; and fresh made butter and sour cream. It sells its products under the Lifeway, GlenOaks Farms, and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Lifeway Foods, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

6431 West Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL, United States, 60053

847 967 1010

https://lifewaykefir.com

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Name Title Year Born
Ms. Julie Smolyansky CEO, Pres, Sec. & Chairperson of the Board 1975
Mr. Eric A. Hanson CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer 1975
Ms. Amy M. Feldman Sr. Exec. VP of Sales 1976
Ms. Julie Smolyansky Chairperson of the Board, CEO, President & Secretary 1975
Ms. Amy M. Feldman Senior Executive Vice President of Sales 1976

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