LWAY
Lifeway Foods
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: LWAY
- PE Ratio
As at Jul 17, 2026, the LWAY stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.6. This is based on the current EPS of $0.98 and the stock price of $31.95 per share. An increase of 9% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 29.9 of the last four quarters.
LWAY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Lifeway Foods over the last ten years is 39.92. The current 32.6 P/E ratio is 18% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, LWAY's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2022 quarter at 120.33, with a price of $7.22 and an EPS of $0.06. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26.63 | -34.51% | $24.23 | $0.91 |
| 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 |
Lifeway Foods PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 19.73 | -25.91% | $19.34 | $0.98 |
| Dec 2025 | 26.63 | -29.98% | $24.23 | $0.91 |
| Sep 2025 | 38.03 | 8.01% | $27.76 | $0.73 |
| Jun 2025 | 35.21 | -2.09% | $24.65 | $0.7 |
| Mar 2025 | 35.96 | -11.56% | $24.45 | $0.68 |
| 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 |
LWAY Price vs fair value
LWAY average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of LWAY is higher than its 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Lifeway Foods's P/E of 32.6 is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Consumer Defensive sector average of 23.05, Lifeway Foods's P/E is 41% higher.
LWAY PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks PPC and SEB, LWAY's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SEB Seaboard Corp | 7.48 | $4.34B |
| PPC Pilgrims Pride Corp | 7.78 | $6.93B |
| LWAY Lifeway Foods Inc | 32.6 | $488.26M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lifeway Foods's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock as of Jul 17, 2026, stands at 32.6.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lifeway Foods (LWAY)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock is 26.73.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lifeway Foods (LWAY)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for LWAY stock is 35.49.
What is the highest PE ratio for LWAY?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 120.33 and it was in the Mar 2022 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LWAY compare to its historical average?
LWAY's current price to earnings ratio is 18% 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 (Jul 17, 2026), Lifeway Foods's stock price is $31.95. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $0.98. Therefore, Lifeway Foods's PE ratio for today is 32.6. PE RATIO(32.6) = STOCK PRICE($31.95) / TTM EPS($0.98)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.