LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:L - CA5394811015 - Common Stock
61.82 CAD
-0.35 (-0.56%)
Overall L gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated L against 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. L has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, L is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year L was profitable.
In the past year L had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years L has been profitable.
In the past 5 years L always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
L has a Return On Assets of 6.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. L outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
L has a Return On Equity of 22.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: L outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.91%, L belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for L is in line with the industry average of 8.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.41%) for L is below the current ROIC(10.91%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 3.92%, L belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of L has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of L (6.92%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
L's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.37%, L is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of L has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so L is still creating some value.
L has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
L has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for L is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.61 indicates that L is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
L's Altman-Z score of 3.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. L outperforms 72.22% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.20. This is in the better half of the industry: L outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
L has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
L's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. L outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC6.88%
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 has a Current ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that L may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.70, L is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
L shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.39%, 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 15.72% on average per year.
L shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.21%.
L shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.39%
EPS 3Y15.31%
EPS 5Y15.72%
EPS Q2Q%10.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.9%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
3.2 Future
L is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.87% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, L will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y10.63%
EPS Next 5Y8.87%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76 indicates a quite expensive valuation of L.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of L indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: L is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, L is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, the valuation of L can be described as rather expensive.
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than L, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. L is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
L's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. L is more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than L, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of L may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y10.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, L is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, L has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, L pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
5.2 History
The dividend of L decreases each year by -14.66%.
L has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
5.3 Sustainability
26.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by L. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.12%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y10.63%
TSX:L (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
61.82
-0.35 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap73.11B
Revenue(TTM)63.15B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts78.82
Price Target66.71 (7.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.66%
DP26.12%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
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)6.13%
PT rev (3m)6.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.93 | ||
| P/B | 6.59 | ||
| P/tB | 57.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.36 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY4.3%
FCF(TTM)3.12
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)4.78
OCFY7.73%
SpS53.4
BVpS9.38
TBVpS1.08
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)1.7
Graham Number22.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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)10.39%
EPS 3Y15.31%
EPS 5Y15.72%
EPS Q2Q%10.4%
EPS Next Y14.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y10.63%
EPS Next 5Y8.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y4.9%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.98%
EBIT growth 1Y9.52%
EBIT growth 3Y10.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.63%
EBIT Next Year68.77%
EBIT Next 3Y22.87%
EBIT Next 5Y8.9%
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 5 / 10 to L.CA.
What is the valuation status for L stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of L stock?
LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD?
The financial health rating of LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.12%.