LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:L • CA5394811015

62.29 CAD
+0.4 (+0.65%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This L.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, L scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. L was compared to 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While L belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. L has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. L.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • L had positive earnings in the past year.
  • L had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years L 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years L 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
L.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFL.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of L (6.05%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 22.30%, L is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • L's Return On Invested Capital of 10.91% is amongst the best of the industry. L outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • L had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.41%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.41%) for L is below the current ROIC(10.91%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.05%
ROE 22.3%
ROIC 10.91%
ROA(3y)5.21%
ROA(5y)4.76%
ROE(3y)18.18%
ROE(5y)16.12%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)8.49%
L.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • L's Profit Margin of 3.92% is amongst the best of the industry. L outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of L has grown nicely.
  • L has a Operating Margin (6.92%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of L has grown nicely.
  • L has a Gross Margin of 32.37%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: L outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of L has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.92%
PM (TTM) 3.92%
GM 32.37%
OM growth 3Y5.29%
OM growth 5Y6.41%
PM growth 3Y0.27%
PM growth 5Y9.68%
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
L.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. L.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), L is creating some value.
  • L has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
L.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
L.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.61 indicates that L is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of L (3.61) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • L has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.20. This is a neutral value as L would need 5.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • L's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. L outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that L has dependencies on debt financing.
  • L has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 5.2
Altman-Z 3.61
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC7.1%
L.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • L has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that L is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • L's Current ratio of 1.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. L is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that L may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • L's Quick ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. L is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.7
L.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

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3. L.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • L shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.93%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, L shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.93%
EPS 3Y11.71%
EPS 5Y17.36%
EPS Q2Q%12.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.75%

3.2 Future

  • L is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.26% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.77%
EPS Next 2Y10.48%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
EPS Next 5Y7.26%
Revenue Next Year2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.04%
Revenue Next 3Y3.42%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
L.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
L.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesL.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3

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4. L.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, the valuation of L can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, L is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • L's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of L.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of L indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: L is more expensive than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • L is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.17
Fwd PE 23.45
L.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • L's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. L is more expensive than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, L is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.86
EV/EBITDA 12.3
L.CA Per share dataL.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of L may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y10.48%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%

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5. L.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • L has a yearly dividend return of 0.88%, which is pretty low.
  • L's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.37.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.88, L pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.88%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of L decreases each year by -14.66%.
  • L has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • L has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.66%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
L.CA Yearly Dividends per shareL.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • L pays out 26.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.12%
EPS Next 2Y10.48%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
L.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
L.CA Dividend Payout.L.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.L.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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L.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD

TSX:L (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

62.29

+0.4 (+0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners19.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap73.20B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target70.38 (12.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.88%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.66%
DP26.12%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.52%
Max EPS beat(2)1.15%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.57%
Max EPS beat(4)1.15%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.24%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.31%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.73%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.02%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.91%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)5.18%
PT rev (3m)7.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.17
Fwd PE 23.45
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 19.86
P/OCF 12.95
P/B 6.6
P/tB 57.5
EV/EBITDA 12.3
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)4.81
OCFY7.72%
SpS53.74
BVpS9.44
TBVpS1.08
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number22.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.05%
ROE 22.3%
ROCE 15.02%
ROIC 10.91%
ROICexc 11.74%
ROICexgc 18.14%
OM 6.92%
PM (TTM) 3.92%
GM 32.37%
FCFM 5.84%
ROA(3y)5.21%
ROA(5y)4.76%
ROE(3y)18.18%
ROE(5y)16.12%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)8.49%
ROICexc(3y)10.1%
ROICexc(5y)9.15%
ROICexgc(3y)16.28%
ROICexgc(5y)15.02%
ROCE(3y)12.97%
ROCE(5y)11.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.67%
OM growth 3Y5.29%
OM growth 5Y6.41%
PM growth 3Y0.27%
PM growth 5Y9.68%
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.52
Debt/FCF 5.2
Debt/EBITDA 2.35
Cap/Depr 70.06%
Cap/Sales 3.12%
Interest Coverage 4.9
Cash Conversion 78.72%
Profit Quality 149.05%
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z 3.61
F-Score5
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)67.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.86%
Profit Quality(3y)168.5%
Profit Quality(5y)213.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.93%
EPS 3Y11.71%
EPS 5Y17.36%
EPS Q2Q%12.14%
EPS Next Y11.77%
EPS Next 2Y10.48%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
EPS Next 5Y7.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.75%
Revenue Next Year2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.04%
Revenue Next 3Y3.42%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
EBIT growth 1Y9.52%
EBIT growth 3Y10.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.63%
EBIT Next Year68.86%
EBIT Next 3Y22.91%
EBIT Next 5Y8.06%
FCF growth 1Y11.26%
FCF growth 3Y-0.39%
FCF growth 5Y5.42%
OCF growth 1Y4.76%
OCF growth 3Y6.32%
OCF growth 5Y7.94%

LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD / L.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for L stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to L.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD?

LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for L stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) is expected to grow by 11.77% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.12%.