Lifeway Foods Inc Net Assets
Lifeway Foods Inc net assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) has net assets worth $85.82 Million USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($105.61 Million) and total liabilities ($19.79 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore LWAY year-over-year net asset growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $85.82 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 81.26% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.11% |
| 5-Year Change | 74.67% |
| 10-Year Change | 77.45% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.3 |
Net Assets of Lifeway Foods Inc (1989–2025)
Net assets of Lifeway Foods Inc from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Lifeway Foods Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how leveraged is Lifeway Foods Inc's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Net Assets for Lifeway Foods Inc (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lifeway Foods Inc from 1989 to 2025. For live market cap and overall valuation, see Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $85.82 Million | +19.34% |
| 2024-12-31 | $71.91 Million | +18.99% |
| 2023-12-31 | $60.44 Million | +27.05% |
| 2022-12-31 | $47.57 Million | -3.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | $49.13 Million | +4.86% |
| 2020-12-31 | $46.85 Million | +8.33% |
| 2019-12-31 | $43.25 Million | +2.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | $42.41 Million | -8.98% |
| 2017-12-31 | $46.59 Million | -3.66% |
| 2016-12-31 | $48.36 Million | +6.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | $45.26 Million | +5.37% |
| 2014-12-31 | $42.95 Million | 0.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | $42.95 Million | +9.25% |
| 2012-12-31 | $39.31 Million | +11.19% |
| 2011-12-31 | $35.36 Million | +5.08% |
| 2010-12-31 | $33.65 Million | +3.31% |
| 2009-12-31 | $32.57 Million | +23.87% |
| 2008-12-31 | $26.29 Million | +1.86% |
| 2007-12-31 | $25.81 Million | +8.79% |
| 2006-12-31 | $23.73 Million | +19.25% |
| 2005-12-31 | $19.90 Million | +11.05% |
| 2004-12-31 | $17.92 Million | +13.46% |
| 2003-12-31 | $15.79 Million | +30.74% |
| 2002-12-31 | $12.08 Million | +4.59% |
| 2001-12-31 | $11.55 Million | +3.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | $11.14 Million | +7.12% |
| 1999-12-31 | $10.40 Million | +126.09% |
| 1998-12-31 | $4.60 Million | +17.95% |
| 1997-12-31 | $3.90 Million | +25.81% |
| 1996-12-31 | $3.10 Million | +24.00% |
| 1995-12-31 | $2.50 Million | +25.00% |
| 1994-12-31 | $2.00 Million | +11.11% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.80 Million | 0.00% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.80 Million | +12.50% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.60 Million | +14.29% |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.40 Million | 0.00% |
| 1989-12-31 | $1.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lifeway Foods Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 88581.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Lifeway Foods Inc Net Assets Breakdown (December 2025)
Lifeway Foods Inc net assets breakdown by equity component as of December 2025.
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $88.68 Million | 103.33% |
| Common Stock | $6.51 Million | 7.58% |
| Total Equity | $85.82 Million | 100.00% |
Lifeway Foods Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lifeway Foods Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Kiri Industries Limited
NSE:KIRIINDUS
|
$339.72 Million |
|
CMC Magnetics Corp
TW:2323
|
$339.77 Million |
|
Junhe Pumps Holding Co Ltd
SHG:603617
|
$339.97 Million |
|
Cion Investment Corp
NYSE:CION
|
$340.06 Million |
|
Jiangsu Yabang Dyestuff Co Ltd
SHG:603188
|
$339.58 Million |
|
Beijing SunwayWorld Science & Technology Co. Ltd.
SHE:301159
|
$339.56 Million |
|
Dahu Aquaculture Co Ltd
SHG:600257
|
$339.43 Million |
|
HEBA Fastighets AB (publ)
ST:HEBA-B
|
$339.15 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lifeway Foods Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 71,911,000 to 85,819,000, a change of 13,908,000 (19.3%).
- Net income of 13,859,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $13.86 Million | +16.15% |
| Other Changes | $49.00K | +0.06% |
| Total Change | $- | 19.34% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lifeway Foods Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 4.03x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 237.04x to 4.03x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-12-31 | $0.09 | $22.23 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $0.09 | $22.23 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $0.10 | $22.23 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $0.13 | $22.23 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $0.14 | $22.23 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $0.15 | $22.23 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $0.17 | $22.23 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $0.21 | $22.23 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $0.26 | $22.23 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $0.30 | $22.23 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $0.63 | $22.23 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $0.64 | $22.23 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $0.67 | $22.23 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $0.71 | $22.23 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $0.94 | $22.23 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.06 | $22.23 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.18 | $22.23 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.41 | $22.23 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.53 | $22.23 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.57 | $22.23 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.94 | $22.23 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.02 | $22.23 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.15 | $22.23 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.40 | $22.23 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.63 | $22.23 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.63 | $22.23 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.77 | $22.23 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.99 | $22.23 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.89 | $22.23 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.60 | $22.23 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.74 | $22.23 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.97 | $22.23 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.18 | $22.23 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.03 | $22.23 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.00 | $22.23 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.71 | $22.23 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $5.52 | $22.23 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lifeway Foods Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 16.15%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.52%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.01x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.23x
- Recent ROE (16.15%) is above the historical average (10.11%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12.50% | 8.33% | 1.09x | 1.38x | $40.00K |
| 1992 | 5.88% | 4.17% | 0.73x | 1.94x | $-70.00K |
| 1993 | 5.56% | 3.33% | 0.94x | 1.78x | $-80.00K |
| 1994 | 10.00% | 5.71% | 1.00x | 1.75x | $0.00 |
| 1995 | 16.00% | 8.89% | 1.18x | 1.52x | $150.00K |
| 1996 | 19.35% | 11.32% | 1.00x | 1.71x | $290.00K |
| 1997 | 17.95% | 11.67% | 0.97x | 1.59x | $310.00K |
| 1998 | 17.39% | 11.76% | 0.99x | 1.50x | $340.00K |
| 1999 | 6.73% | 8.86% | 0.62x | 1.22x | $-340.00K |
| 2000 | 8.32% | 10.10% | 0.68x | 1.22x | $-186.90K |
| 2001 | 10.57% | 11.43% | 0.74x | 1.25x | $65.90K |
| 2002 | 12.65% | 12.52% | 0.85x | 1.18x | $320.69K |
| 2003 | 14.07% | 14.93% | 0.84x | 1.12x | $642.64K |
| 2004 | 11.45% | 12.57% | 0.83x | 1.10x | $260.24K |
| 2005 | 12.81% | 12.66% | 0.82x | 1.23x | $558.60K |
| 2006 | 12.20% | 10.45% | 0.84x | 1.39x | $522.98K |
| 2007 | 12.21% | 8.14% | 1.11x | 1.35x | $571.24K |
| 2008 | 7.27% | 4.30% | 1.28x | 1.32x | $-717.13K |
| 2009 | 17.10% | 9.58% | 1.13x | 1.58x | $2.31 Million |
| 2010 | 10.77% | 6.19% | 1.12x | 1.55x | $257.56K |
| 2011 | 8.08% | 4.08% | 1.36x | 1.46x | $-680.29K |
| 2012 | 14.30% | 6.91% | 1.52x | 1.36x | $1.69 Million |
| 2013 | 11.58% | 5.10% | 1.53x | 1.48x | $680.05K |
| 2014 | 11.58% | 5.10% | 1.53x | 1.48x | $680.05K |
| 2015 | 4.36% | 1.66% | 1.83x | 1.43x | $-2.55 Million |
| 2016 | 7.19% | 2.81% | 1.88x | 1.36x | $-1.36 Million |
| 2017 | -0.74% | -0.29% | 1.84x | 1.38x | $-5.00 Million |
| 2018 | -7.28% | -2.99% | 1.82x | 1.34x | $-7.33 Million |
| 2019 | 1.05% | 0.48% | 1.60x | 1.35x | $-3.87 Million |
| 2020 | 6.90% | 3.17% | 1.64x | 1.32x | $-1.45 Million |
| 2021 | 6.74% | 2.78% | 1.68x | 1.44x | $-1.60 Million |
| 2022 | 1.94% | 0.65% | 2.05x | 1.45x | $-3.83 Million |
| 2023 | 18.81% | 7.10% | 1.94x | 1.37x | $5.32 Million |
| 2024 | 12.55% | 4.83% | 2.06x | 1.26x | $1.83 Million |
| 2025 | 16.15% | 6.52% | 2.01x | 1.23x | $5.28 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lifeway Foods Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaged Foods
- Average net assets among peers: $1,449,808,915
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -77.91%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) | $85.82 Million | 12.50% | 0.23x | $339.72 Million |
| Above Food Ingredients Inc. Common Stock (ABVE) | $199.86 Million | -2.89% | 0.00x | $4.86 Million |
| Agape ATP Corporation Common Stock (ATPC) | $-24.99K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.30 Million |
| B&G Foods Inc (BGS) | $785.66 Million | 13.93% | 2.87x | $192.18 Million |
| BioHarvest Sciences Inc. Common Stock (BHST) | $25.45 Million | -43.76% | 0.87x | $33.89 Million |
| BranchOut Food Inc. Common Stock (BOF) | $2.34 Million | -202.92% | 4.49x | $27.97 Million |
| Bellring Brands LLC (BRBR) | $-205.90 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.10 Billion |
| BRC Inc. (BRCC) | $-1.25 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $216.27 Million |
| BRF SA ADR (BRFS) | $13.64 Billion | 5.90% | 1.04x | $5.38 Billion |
| Bridgford Foods Corporation (BRID) | $50.80 Million | 17.13% | 0.49x | $47.83 Million |
| Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS) | $4.64 Million | -566.46% | 12.96x | $23.82 Million |
About Lifeway Foods Inc
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in North America. The company's primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and milk types. It offers European-style soft cheeses, including farmer and white cheeses, and sweet kiss; cream and other products; drinkable yogurt; ProBugs, a line of kefir products desi… Read more