Lifeward (LFWD)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $0.6054 | Market Cap: $6.8 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
Lifeward (LFWD)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $0.6054Market Cap: $6.8 MilSector: Health CareIndustry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -71% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -139%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -159% | Penny stockMkt Price is 0.6 |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -50% | Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -17 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -71% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Geriatric Care, Wearable Health Devices, Show more. | Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -15% | |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -73%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -73% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -446% | ||
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 110% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -71% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -50% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Geriatric Care, Wearable Health Devices, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -139%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -159% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13% |
| Penny stockMkt Price is 0.6 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -17 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -71% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -15% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -73%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -73% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -446% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 110% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
LFWD Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Lifeward's Q2 2025 financial results, reported on August 14, 2025, showed a mixed performance with revenue of $5.7 million, a 15% year-over-year decrease, and falling short of analyst expectations. The company also reported a net loss of $6.6 million, or $0.58 per share.
2. In Q2 2025, Lifeward recognized a significant $2.8 million goodwill impairment charge. This non-cash charge was triggered by a substantial decline in the company's share price, indicating a gap between its market value and book value.
3. Following the Q2 earnings report, Lifeward adjusted its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $24 million to $26 million. This updated guidance was conservative and below the previous analyst consensus estimates, indicating lowered expectations for future sales.
4. The Q3 2025 financial results, released on November 14, 2025, revealed that revenue reached $6.2 million, which, despite a modest 1% year-over-year increase, still missed analyst expectations of $6.44 million.
5. Despite some operational improvements, Lifeward's financial health remained a significant concern, as evidenced by an Altman Z-Score of -16.29. This score places the company in a distress zone, suggesting a potential risk of bankruptcy within the next two years.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| LFWD Return | -39% | -7% | -38% | 2% | -68% | -66% | -96% |
| Peers Return | 42% | 3% | -9% | -5% | -14% | -9% | -2% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 13% | 107% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| LFWD Win Rate | 42% | 33% | 25% | 33% | 17% | 30% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 40% | 33% | 32% | 28% | 42% | 46% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| LFWD Max Drawdown | -81% | -9% | -42% | -25% | -73% | -70% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -25% | -12% | -25% | -25% | -21% | -45% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: A, ATEC, CERS, BDMD, PTHL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | LFWD | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -89.0% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 812.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -83.1% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 490.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 293 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -97.5% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 3825.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
Compare to A, ATEC, CERS, BDMD, PTHL
In The Past
Lifeward's stock fell -89.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/16/2021. A -89.0% loss requires a 812.0% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | -11.9% | -11.9% | -11.9% |
| 10312025 | DXCM | DexCom | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.3% | -0.3% | -5.8% |
| 10242025 | ACHC | Acadia Healthcare | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -31.5% | -31.5% | -31.5% |
| 10102025 | PBH | Prestige Consumer Healthcare | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -1.6% | -1.6% | -1.9% |
| 10032025 | REGN | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.6% | 15.6% | -7.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | -11.9% | -11.9% | -11.9% |
| 10312025 | DXCM | DexCom | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.3% | -0.3% | -5.8% |
| 10242025 | ACHC | Acadia Healthcare | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -31.5% | -31.5% | -31.5% |
| 10102025 | PBH | Prestige Consumer Healthcare | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -1.6% | -1.6% | -1.9% |
| 10032025 | REGN | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.6% | 15.6% | -7.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 1.41 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.7 |
| Rev LTM | 464 |
| Op Inc LTM | -13 |
| FCF LTM | -2 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -18 |
| CFO LTM | 19 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -16 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 9.0% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 20.1% |
| Rev Chg Q | 12.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -7.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -16.8% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.6% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 3.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -7.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -0.2% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -15.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.7 |
| P/S | 2.8 |
| P/EBIT | -13.3 |
| P/E | -9.3 |
| P/CFO | 54.9 |
| Total Yield | -5.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -8.1% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -4.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 7.8% |
| 6M Rtn | -19.0% |
| 12M Rtn | -29.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | -30.0% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -5.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 5.8% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -30.9% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -47.8% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -99.0% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/14/2025 | 14.9% | ||
| 8/14/2025 | -14.6% | -14.8% | -18.4% |
| 3/7/2025 | 3.2% | 1.3% | -7.0% |
| 11/12/2024 | 0.8% | -26.2% | -21.1% |
| 8/15/2024 | 30.7% | 18.5% | 7.5% |
| 5/15/2024 | -2.7% | -2.3% | -12.5% |
| 2/27/2024 | 0.3% | 5.7% | -16.8% |
| 11/14/2023 | 2.4% | 4.2% | -4.5% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 12 | 11 | 6 |
| # Negative | 11 | 12 | 17 |
| Median Positive | 2.8% | 4.2% | 9.4% |
| Median Negative | -2.9% | -11.0% | -13.0% |
| Max Positive | 30.7% | 27.4% | 51.6% |
| Max Negative | -23.4% | -37.0% | -37.2% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8142025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5152025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3072025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11122024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8142024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5152024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2272024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11142023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8112023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5112023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2232023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11072022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8092022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5132022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11102021 | 10-Q 9/30/2021 |
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