Lifeway Foods (LWAY) has a profit margin of 4.48%, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%.
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Lifeway Foods (LWAY) currently reports a profit margin of 4.48% as of June 2026. That compares with 5.49% in the prior-year period — down 18.4% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. Use the charts on this page to explore Lifeway Foods's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Lifeway Foods's profit margin decreased from 5.49% to 4.48% — a 18.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Lifeway Foods's profit margin of 4.48% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. That is roughly 80.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Lifeway Foods's current 4.48% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 22.57%) and against LWAY's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 4.48%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 22.57%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Lifeway Foods, and consider following LWAY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.