LWAY Lifeway Foods PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Mar 13, 2025, the LWAY stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.69. This is based on the current EPS of $0.9 and the stock price of $20.42 per share. An increase of 14% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 19.8 of the last four quarters.
LWAY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Lifeway Foods over the last ten years is 55.19. The current 22.69 P/E ratio is 59% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, LWAY's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2015 quarter at 174.45, with a price of $19.19 and an EPS of $0.11. The Jun 2024 quarter marked the lowest point at 13.73, with a price of $12.77 and an EPS of $0.93.
Lifeway Foods PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 322.37% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -81.17% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.42 | -81.17% | $13.41 | $0.77 |
| 2022 | 92.5 | 322.37% | $5.55 | $0.06 |
| 2021 | 21.9 | -14.98% | $4.6 | $0.21 |
| 2020 | 25.76 | -61.16% | $5.41 | $0.21 |
| 2019 | 66.33 | N/A | $1.99 | $0.03 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $1.88 | -$0.19 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $8 | -$0.02 |
| 2016 | 52.32 | -43.44% | $11.51 | $0.22 |
| 2015 | 92.5 | -40.1% | $11.1 | $0.12 |
| 2014 | 154.42 | 199.55% | $18.53 | $0.12 |
| 2013 | 51.55 | 100.51% | $15.98 | $0.31 |
| 2012 | 25.71 | -54.66% | $8.74 | $0.34 |
| 2011 | 56.71 | 30.64% | $9.64 | $0.17 |
| 2010 | 43.41 | 20.58% | $9.55 | $0.22 |
| 2009 | 36 | -55.9% | $11.88 | $0.33 |
Lifeway Foods PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 28.8 | 109.76% | $25.92 | $0.9 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.73 | -29.04% | $12.77 | $0.93 |
| Mar 2024 | 19.35 | 11.08% | $17.22 | $0.89 |
| Dec 2023 | 17.42 | -5.63% | $13.41 | $0.77 |
| Sep 2023 | 18.46 | 9.95% | $10.34 | $0.56 |
| Jun 2023 | 16.79 | -49.97% | $6.55 | $0.39 |
| Mar 2023 | 33.56 | -63.72% | $6.04 | $0.18 |
| Dec 2022 | 92.5 | N/A | $5.55 | $0.06 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $5.72 | $0 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $4.97 | -$0.03 |
| Mar 2022 | 120.33 | 449.45% | $7.22 | $0.06 |
| Dec 2021 | 21.9 | -10.06% | $4.6 | $0.21 |
| Sep 2021 | 24.35 | 50.4% | $5.6 | $0.23 |
| Jun 2021 | 16.19 | -16.07% | $5.18 | $0.32 |
| Mar 2021 | 19.29 | -25.12% | $5.4 | $0.28 |
LWAY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LWAY is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
LWAY PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers SEB and THS, LWAY's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than PPC's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PPC Pilgrims Pride Corp | 10.98 | $11.92B |
| LWAY Lifeway Foods Inc | 22.69 | $302.55M |
| SEB Seaboard Corp | 29.37 | $2.58B |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | 53.56 | $1.39B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lifeway Foods's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock as of Mar 13, 2025, stands at 22.69.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lifeway Foods (LWAY)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock is 40.1.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lifeway Foods (LWAY)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock is 31.26.
What is the highest PE ratio for LWAY?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 174.45 and it was in the Jun 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LWAY compare to its historical average?
LWAY's current price to earnings ratio is 59% below its 10-year historical average.
How is LWAY's PE ratio calculated (Lifeway Foods PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Mar 13, 2025), Lifeway Foods's stock price is $20.42. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.9. Therefore, Lifeway Foods's PE ratio for today is 22.69. PE RATIO(22.69) = STOCK PRICE($20.42) / TTM EPS($0.9)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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