Lifeway Foods, Inc.
LWAYConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Lifeway Foods, Inc. focuses on Packaged Foods services and products. Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in North America. At a $335.1M market cap, Lifeway Foods, Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within consumer defensive. The company's primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and milk types.
Market Cap
$335.1M
Beta
0.47
P/E (TTM)
32.14
P/E (Fwd)
16.43
EPS (TTM)
$0.69
EPS (Fwd)
$1.35
ROE
13.3%
ROA
8.5%
Cash
$7.1M
Total Debt
$22.5M
Free CF
-$32.2M
52W Change
-17.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LWAY stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 13, 2026 close, LWAY finished 11.07% below its 150-day moving average ($25.39) and 8.17% below its 200-day moving average ($24.59). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LWAY overbought or oversold?
At the October 13, 2026 close, LWAY's RSI(14) was 42.1, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, LWAY has $7.1M in cash with $22.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$32.2M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 13.3%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $141.6M (2022) to $212.5M (2025), reflecting a 50% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.47 suggests LWAY is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Lifeway Foods, Inc. and its sector.