23.75 USD
-0.25 (-1.04%)
23.75 USD
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Taking everything into account, LWAY scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LWAY was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LWAY gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LWAY has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make LWAY a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LWAY was profitable.
In the past year LWAY had a positive cash flow from operations.
LWAY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LWAY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LWAY has a better Return On Assets (10.19%) than 94.25% of its industry peers.
LWAY has a better Return On Equity (13.48%) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
LWAY's Return On Invested Capital of 10.12% is amongst the best of the industry. LWAY outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LWAY is significantly below the industry average of 28.50%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.19% | ||
| ROE | 13.48% | ||
| ROIC | 10.12% |
ROA(3y)8.4%
ROA(5y)7.01%
ROE(3y)11.08%
ROE(5y)9.36%
ROIC(3y)10.79%
ROIC(5y)9.06%
1.3 Margins
LWAY's Profit Margin of 5.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LWAY outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LWAY has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.43%, LWAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LWAY has grown nicely.
LWAY's Gross Margin of 26.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LWAY outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
LWAY's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.47% | ||
| GM | 26.82% |
OM growth 3Y13.75%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y20.36%
PM growth 5Y55.37%
GM growth 3Y2.57%
GM growth 5Y1.97%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LWAY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
LWAY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LWAY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LWAY has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
LWAY has an Altman-Z score of 11.89. This indicates that LWAY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.89, LWAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for LWAY. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that LWAY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LWAY (2.30) is better than 67.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.83 indicates that LWAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LWAY (1.83) is better than 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LWAY shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.70%.
LWAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 81.84% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 12.14% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.7%
EPS 3Y39.44%
EPS 5Y81.84%
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.14%
Revenue growth 3Y16.19%
Revenue growth 5Y14.8%
Sales Q2Q%23.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LWAY will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 48.76% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y82.39%
EPS Next 2Y48.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.86%
Revenue Next 2Y13.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.57 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LWAY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LWAY.
LWAY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.57.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LWAY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LWAY is valued a bit cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LWAY to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say LWAY is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LWAY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LWAY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LWAY has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LWAY's earnings are expected to grow with 48.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y48.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LWAY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
23.75
-0.25 (-1.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.78%
Inst Owner Change35.09%
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner Change-2.44%
Market Cap361.71M
Revenue(TTM)204.07M
Net Income(TTM)11.16M
Analysts82.5
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %4.43%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.47%
Max EPS beat(2)52.51%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-41.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-104.67%
Max EPS beat(4)52.51%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-23.52%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)3.29%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.86%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.86%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.71%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)3.03%
PT rev (3m)3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.19 | ||
| P/S | 1.77 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 44.64 | ||
| P/B | 4.37 | ||
| P/tB | 5.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.51
EY2.15%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)-0.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY2.24%
SpS13.4
BVpS5.43
TBVpS4.27
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.57
Graham Number7.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.19% | ||
| ROE | 13.48% | ||
| ROCE | 15.24% | ||
| ROIC | 10.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.17% | ||
| OM | 6.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.47% | ||
| GM | 26.82% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)8.4%
ROA(5y)7.01%
ROE(3y)11.08%
ROE(5y)9.36%
ROIC(3y)10.79%
ROIC(5y)9.06%
ROICexc(3y)13.51%
ROICexc(5y)11.16%
ROICexgc(3y)20.52%
ROICexgc(5y)17.09%
ROCE(3y)16.23%
ROCE(5y)13.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.7%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y25.21%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y13.75%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y20.36%
PM growth 5Y55.37%
GM growth 3Y2.57%
GM growth 5Y1.97%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 283.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 291.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.89 |
F-Score4
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1.15
Cap/Depr(3y)150.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)115.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.44%
Profit Quality(3y)80.06%
Profit Quality(5y)98.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.7%
EPS 3Y39.44%
EPS 5Y81.84%
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
EPS Next Y82.39%
EPS Next 2Y48.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.14%
Revenue growth 3Y16.19%
Revenue growth 5Y14.8%
Sales Q2Q%23.97%
Revenue Next Year12.86%
Revenue Next 2Y13.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30.54%
EBIT growth 3Y32.17%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year39.88%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-133.24%
FCF growth 3Y19.84%
FCF growth 5Y18.96%
OCF growth 1Y-35.13%
OCF growth 3Y32.6%
OCF growth 5Y27.75%
LIFEWAY FOODS INC / LWAY FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LIFEWAY FOODS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LWAY.
What is the valuation status of LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) stock?
LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LWAY stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) is 46.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.37.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LWAY stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) is expected to grow by 82.39% in the next year.