LWAY Lifeway Foods PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Jan 21, 2025, the LWAY stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.49. This is based on the current EPS of $0.9 and the stock price of $22.94 per share. An increase of 29% 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 25.49 P/E ratio is 54% 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.42 | -81.17% |
| 2022 | 92.5 | 322.37% |
| 2021 | 21.9 | -14.98% |
| 2020 | 25.76 | -61.16% |
| 2019 | 66.33 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | 52.32 | -43.44% |
| 2015 | 92.5 | -40.1% |
| 2014 | 154.42 | 199.55% |
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 peer stock PPC, LWAY's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PPC Pilgrims Pride Corp | 10.91 | $10.79B |
| LWAY Lifeway Foods Inc | 25.92 | $345.67M |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | N/A | $1.72B |
| SEB Seaboard Corp | N/A | $2.38B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lifeway Foods's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock as of Jan 21, 2025, stands at 25.49.
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 54% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Lifeway Foods's stock price is $22.94. 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 25.49. PE RATIO(25.49) = STOCK PRICE($22.94) / TTM EPS($0.9)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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