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LoblawLBLCF +0.32%82 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates LBLCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Loblaw ranks worse than 65.87% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Loblaw's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Loblaw was 25.50% per year. The lowest was -2.40% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.
Loblaw (OTCPK:LBLCF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Loblaw 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
LBLCF vs KR, SFM, ACI: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Loblaw's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Loblaw 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.10% mean?
Loblaw (LBLCF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Loblaw and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 4.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #193 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Loblaw's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Loblaw's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.10% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.60. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. Loblaw's value of 3.10% is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #193 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #193 out of 293 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Loblaw in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. Loblaw's value of 3.10% is 47.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Loblaw has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 5.90, based on 293 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loblaw's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.10% is 47.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Loblaw and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loblaw's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.10%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 4.60. 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 (LBLCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.89, compared to a current price of $44.39 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.10%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 47.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 5.90. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (LBLCF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.10% as of Jun. 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 (LBLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loblaw stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.39 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.89.
GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LBLCF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 3.10% (33% below median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: $38.89 vs. price of $44.39 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#193 of 293)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LBLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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