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

TSX:L • CA5394811015

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62.23 CAD
-0.19 (-0.3%)
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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.

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1. L.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year L was profitable.
  • L had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • L has a better Return On Assets (6.41%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 24.18%, L is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.54%, L is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • L had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.16%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.21%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.16%) for L is below the current ROIC(11.54%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.41%
ROE 24.18%
ROIC 11.54%
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)20.61%
ROE(5y)18.96%
ROIC(3y)10.16%
ROIC(5y)9.32%
L.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.17%, L belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of L has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.92%, L is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • L's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • L has a Gross Margin of 31.35%. 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) 4.17%
GM 31.35%
OM growth 3Y5.21%
OM growth 5Y9.29%
PM growth 3Y7.3%
PM growth 5Y14.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.49%
GM growth 5Y0.66%
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 2025 10 20 30

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2. L.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • L has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for L has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for L has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for L has been reduced compared to a year ago.
L.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.51 indicates that L is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • L has a Altman-Z score of 3.51. This is in the better half of the industry: L outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of L is 3.97, which is a good value as it means it would take L, 3.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • L has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.97) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the high side and indicates that L has dependencies on debt financing.
  • L has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF 3.97
Altman-Z 3.51
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.08%
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 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • L has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that L is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of L (1.08) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that L may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of L (0.61) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.61
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 2025 5B 10B

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3. L.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.42% over the past year.
  • L shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.88% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, L shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.73% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, L shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.42%
EPS 3Y12.54%
EPS 5Y17.88%
EPS Q2Q%21.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%9.59%

3.2 Future

  • L is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.96% yearly.
  • L is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.51%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y7.99%
EPS Next 5Y6.96%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.9%
Revenue Next 5Y3.02%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • L is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, L is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. L is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of L.
  • L's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. L is more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51, L is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.61
Fwd PE 23.6
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of L indicates a rather expensive valuation: L more expensive than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as L.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.32
EV/EBITDA 12.35
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 L does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of L may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.01
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y7.99%

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5. L.CA Dividend Analysis

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 2.40, L is paying slightly less dividend.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, L pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

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 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • L pays out 30.45% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.45%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y7.99%
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 2025 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 (3/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

62.23

-0.19 (-0.3%)

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 Owners19.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap72.78B
Revenue(TTM)63.90B
Net Income(TTM)2.67B
Analysts80
Price Target70.38 (13.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.66%
DP30.45%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.52%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.52%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)1.15%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.73%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.42%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.32%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.26%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.98%
PT rev (1m)3.45%
PT rev (3m)5.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.61
Fwd PE 23.6
P/S 1.14
P/FCF 17.32
P/OCF 11.62
P/B 6.6
P/tB 50.72
EV/EBITDA 12.35
EPS(TTM)2.43
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)3.59
FCFY5.77%
OCF(TTM)5.36
OCFY8.61%
SpS54.64
BVpS9.43
TBVpS1.23
PEG (NY)3.01
PEG (5Y)1.43
Graham Number22.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.41%
ROE 24.18%
ROCE 15.97%
ROIC 11.54%
ROICexc 11.99%
ROICexgc 18.72%
OM 6.92%
PM (TTM) 4.17%
GM 31.35%
FCFM 6.58%
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)20.61%
ROE(5y)18.96%
ROIC(3y)10.16%
ROIC(5y)9.32%
ROICexc(3y)10.77%
ROICexc(5y)9.96%
ROICexgc(3y)16.96%
ROICexgc(5y)16.05%
ROCE(3y)14.31%
ROCE(5y)13.15%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.86%
OM growth 3Y5.21%
OM growth 5Y9.29%
PM growth 3Y7.3%
PM growth 5Y14.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.49%
GM growth 5Y0.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF 3.97
Debt/EBITDA 2.06
Cap/Depr 75.42%
Cap/Sales 3.23%
Interest Coverage 4.87
Cash Conversion 87.51%
Profit Quality 157.56%
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.61
Altman-Z 3.51
F-Score7
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)73.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.06%
Profit Quality(3y)165.42%
Profit Quality(5y)171.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.42%
EPS 3Y12.54%
EPS 5Y17.88%
EPS Q2Q%21.82%
EPS Next Y8.51%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y7.99%
EPS Next 5Y6.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y4.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%9.59%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.9%
Revenue Next 5Y3.02%
EBIT growth 1Y13.38%
EBIT growth 3Y9.61%
EBIT growth 5Y13.58%
EBIT Next Year51.68%
EBIT Next 3Y16.4%
EBIT Next 5Y6.92%
FCF growth 1Y16.66%
FCF growth 3Y9.69%
FCF growth 5Y0.82%
OCF growth 1Y7.96%
OCF growth 3Y9.62%
OCF growth 5Y3.83%

LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD / L.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for L stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to L.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 8.51% 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 30.45%.