Loblaw (TSX:L) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$9.74 (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:L Loblaw Companies Ltd TSX:L
92 GF Score
Price C$64.34
GF Value C$50.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Loblaw TSX:L -0.39% 92 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$9.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:L with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of C$50.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Loblaw's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9.373. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$9.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Loblaw's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.70% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Loblaw was 8.60% per year. The lowest was 2.80% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.

As of today (2026-07-01), Loblaw's current stock price is C$64.34. Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9.74. Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 6.61.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Loblaw was 7.05. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 2.52.


Loblaw  (TSX:L) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=64.34/9.74
=6.61

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Loblaw was 7.05. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 2.52.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Loblaw Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Loblaw Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.59 9.62 9.64 9.62 9.74

TSX:L vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Loblaw's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=9.373/132.2623*132.2623
=9.373

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Loblaw Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 7.790 101.054 10.196
201606 7.777 102.002 10.084
201609 7.952 101.765 10.335
201612 7.994 101.449 10.422
201703 8.124 102.634 10.469
201706 8.168 103.029 10.486
201709 8.533 103.345 10.921
201712 8.331 103.345 10.662
201803 8.402 105.004 10.583
201806 8.317 105.557 10.421
201809 8.220 105.636 10.292
201812 8.000 105.399 10.039
201903 7.531 106.979 9.311
201906 7.560 107.690 9.285
201909 7.596 107.611 9.336
201912 7.647 107.769 9.385
202003 7.674 107.927 9.404
202009 7.707 108.164 9.424
202012 7.749 108.559 9.441
202103 7.823 110.298 9.381
202106 7.980 111.720 9.447
202109 8.112 112.905 9.503
202112 8.509 113.774 9.892
202203 8.569 117.646 9.634
202206 8.351 120.806 9.143
202209 8.553 120.648 9.376
202212 8.579 120.964 9.380
202303 8.761 122.702 9.444
202306 8.766 124.203 9.335
202309 9.062 125.230 9.571
202312 9.089 125.072 9.611
202403 8.894 126.258 9.317
202406 9.019 127.522 9.354
202409 9.143 127.285 9.501
202412 9.219 127.364 9.574
202503 9.169 129.181 9.388
202506 9.278 129.892 9.447
202509 9.633 130.287 9.779
202512 9.410 130.366 9.547
202603 9.373 132.262 9.373

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$9.74 mean?
Loblaw (TSX:L) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$9.74 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors.
Is Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Loblaw's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$9.74. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to KR and SFM?
Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$9.74 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. Loblaw's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$9.74. 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$50.33, compared to a current price of C$64.34 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$9.74. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (TSX:L), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$9.74 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$64.34 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$50.33. GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:L:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$9.74
  • GF Value™: C$50.33 vs. price of C$64.34 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 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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