22.96 USD
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LWAY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes LWAY very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years LWAY has been profitable.
LWAY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.19%, LWAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.19% of the companies in the same industry.
LWAY's Return On Equity of 13.48% is amongst the best of the industry. LWAY outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LWAY (10.12%) is better than 87.21% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LWAY is significantly below the industry average of 28.69%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.47%, LWAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
LWAY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.43%, LWAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.44% 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 62.79% 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
The number of shares outstanding for LWAY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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
LWAY has an Altman-Z score of 11.53. This indicates that LWAY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LWAY has a Altman-Z score of 11.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. LWAY outperforms 95.35% of its industry peers.
LWAY has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that LWAY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LWAY's Current ratio of 2.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LWAY outperforms 68.60% of its industry peers.
LWAY has a Quick Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that LWAY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LWAY (1.83) is better than 83.72% 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 81.84% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 12.14% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, LWAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.80% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 48.76% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, LWAY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.02% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 45.02, the valuation of LWAY can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LWAY.
LWAY is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.59, the valuation of LWAY can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LWAY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. LWAY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LWAY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.25 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LWAY's earnings are expected to grow with 48.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y48.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LWAY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
22.96
-0.22 (-0.95%)
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-2.27%
Market Cap349.68M
Revenue(TTM)204.07M
Net Income(TTM)11.16M
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.68 (51.05%)
Short Float %3.95%
Short Ratio1.81
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)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 | 45.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.71 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 43.16 | ||
| P/B | 4.23 | ||
| P/tB | 5.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.51
EY2.22%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)-0.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY2.32%
SpS13.4
BVpS5.43
TBVpS4.27
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.55
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 | 11.53 |
F-Score4
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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 45.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.23.
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.