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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LWAY. LWAY was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LWAY has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LWAY has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make LWAY a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LWAY was profitable.
LWAY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LWAY has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LWAY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LWAY has a Return On Assets of 10.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LWAY outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LWAY (13.48%) is better than 80.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LWAY (10.12%) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LWAY is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (5.47%) than 71.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LWAY has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LWAY (6.43%) is better than 67.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LWAY has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of LWAY (26.82%) is better than 63.22% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LWAY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LWAY has less shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.93 indicates that LWAY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LWAY has a Altman-Z score of 11.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. LWAY outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
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 | 11.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that LWAY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LWAY has a better Current ratio (2.30) 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.
LWAY's Quick ratio of 1.83 is amongst the best of the industry. LWAY outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LWAY have decreased strongly by -40.70% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 81.84% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, LWAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.14% in the last year.
LWAY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.80% yearly.
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
LWAY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.82% yearly.
LWAY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y83.25%
EPS Next 2Y45.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.76%
Revenue Next 2Y12.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 47.92 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LWAY.
LWAY's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. LWAY is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.48, the valuation of LWAY can be described as rather expensive.
LWAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LWAY is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.12, LWAY is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LWAY is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
LWAY's earnings are expected to grow with 45.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y45.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LWAY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
24.44
+0.32 (+1.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.35%
Inst Owner Change35.09%
Ins Owners15.59%
Ins Owner Change-2.27%
Market Cap372.22M
Revenue(TTM)204.07M
Net Income(TTM)11.16M
Analysts82.86
Price Target33.66 (37.73%)
Short Float %3.86%
Short Ratio1.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.48 | ||
| P/S | 1.82 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 45.94 | ||
| P/B | 4.5 | ||
| P/tB | 5.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.51
EY2.09%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)-0.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY2.18%
SpS13.4
BVpS5.43
TBVpS4.27
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.59
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 | 11.93 |
F-Score4
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y83.25%
EPS Next 2Y45.82%
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 Year11.76%
Revenue Next 2Y12.78%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30.54%
EBIT growth 3Y32.17%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year49.06%
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 47.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.5.
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 83.25% in the next year.