LWAY Lifeway Foods PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Mar 20, 2025, the LWAY stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.84. This is based on the current EPS of $0.61 and the stock price of $23.69 per share. An increase of 52% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 25.6 of the last four quarters.

LWAY PE ratio history

How has LWAY's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Lifeway Foods over the last ten years is 54.71. The current 38.84 P/E ratio is 29% 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.

Today
38.93
Average
54.71
Median
35.38
Minimum
13.73
Maximum
174.45

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
2024 40.66 133.41% $24.8 $0.61
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

Lifeway Foods PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 40.66 41.18% $24.8 $0.61
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

LWAY average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of LWAY for the past years

The current PE ratio of LWAY is higher than its 5-year historical average, but it is lower than the 3 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
40.16
5-year avg
31.78
10-year avg
54.71
15-year avg
56.77

LWAY PE vs peers

What is LWAY's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer THS, LWAY's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than PPC's and SEB's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PPC Pilgrims Pride Corp 10.88 $11.82B
SEB Seaboard Corp 29.96 $2.64B
LWAY Lifeway Foods Inc 38.93 $361.08M
THS TreeHouse Foods Inc 50.83 $1.32B

Frequently asked questions

What is Lifeway Foods's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock as of Mar 20, 2025, stands at 38.84.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lifeway Foods (LWAY)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock is 40.16.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lifeway Foods (LWAY)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock is 31.78.

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 29% 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 20, 2025), Lifeway Foods's stock price is $23.69. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.61. Therefore, Lifeway Foods's PE ratio for today is 38.84. PE RATIO(38.84) = STOCK PRICE($23.69) / TTM EPS($0.61)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.