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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LWAY. LWAY was compared to 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make LWAY suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LWAY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LWAY had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
LWAY's Return On Assets of 10.19% is amongst the best of the industry. LWAY outperforms 94.19% of its industry peers.
LWAY's Return On Equity of 13.48% is amongst the best of the industry. LWAY outperforms 80.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.12%, LWAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LWAY is significantly below the industry average of 28.77%.
| 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 72.09% of its industry peers.
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.
LWAY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LWAY (26.82%) is better than 62.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LWAY has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LWAY is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LWAY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LWAY has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 11.86 indicates that LWAY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LWAY has a better Altman-Z score (11.86) than 95.35% 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 | 11.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
LWAY has a Current Ratio of 2.30. This indicates that LWAY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
LWAY has a better Quick ratio (1.83) 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%.
LWAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 81.84% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LWAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.14% in the last year.
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
LWAY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 48.76% yearly.
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.
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 46.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LWAY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LWAY is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. LWAY is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.97, 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 62.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. LWAY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.97 |
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 | 20.11 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of LWAY 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)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.56
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 |
23.46
-0.46 (-1.92%)
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 Cap357.30M
Revenue(TTM)204.07M
Net Income(TTM)11.16M
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.68 (47.83%)
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 | 46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.75 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 44.1 | ||
| P/B | 4.32 | ||
| P/tB | 5.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.51
EY2.17%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)-0.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY2.27%
SpS13.4
BVpS5.43
TBVpS4.27
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.56
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 | 11.86 |
F-Score4
WACC8.76%
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 46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.32.
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.