Loblaw (TSX:L) Beginning Cash Position: C$1,441 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:L Loblaw Companies Ltd TSX:L
91 GF Score
Price C$65.49
GF Value C$50.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Loblaw Beginning Cash Position?

Loblaw TSX:L +0.57% 91 Beginning Cash Position is C$1,441 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:L with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$50.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Loblaw's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,441 Mil.

Loblaw's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (C$950 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$1,350 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (C$1,350 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (C$1,441 Mil).

Loblaw's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (C$1,608 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (C$1,488 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (C$1,488 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$1,462 Mil).

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Loblaw Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Loblaw Beginning Cash Position Chart

Loblaw Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,668.00 1,976.00 1,608.00 1,488.00 1,462.00

Loblaw Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Loblaw Companies Ltd TSX:L
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Loblaw Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of C$1,441 Mil mean?
Loblaw (TSX:L) has a Beginning Cash Position of C$1,441 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors.
Is Loblaw's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Loblaw's current Beginning Cash Position is C$1,441 Mil. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's Beginning Cash Position compare to KR and SFM?
Loblaw's Beginning Cash Position of C$1,441 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. Loblaw's current Beginning Cash Position is C$1,441 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loblaw stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loblaw (TSX:L) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$50.43, compared to a current price of C$65.49 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is C$1,441 Mil. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (TSX:L), the current Beginning Cash Position is C$1,441 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Loblaw (TSX:L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loblaw stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$65.49 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$50.43. GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:L:

  • Beginning Cash Position: C$1,441 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$50.43 vs. price of C$65.49 (29.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Loblaw Business Description

Address 1 President’s Choice Circle, Brampton, ON, CAN, L6Y 5S5
Loblaw is Canada's largest retailer, operating approximately 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores across the country. Its main grocery banners include Loblaw, No Frills, and Maxi, and its pharmacy stores are mostly under the Shoppers Drug Mart banner, which it acquired in 2014. In addition to brand-name offerings, Loblaw offers private-label products under the President's Choice and No Name brands. Beyond retail, Loblaw runs the PC Optimum loyalty program, but announced plans to sell its financial services arm including credit cards and insurance brokerage to EQB in December 2025. George Weston is Loblaw's controlling shareholder with a 53% stake.
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