Loblaw (TSX:L) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: C$2.57 (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:L Loblaw Companies Ltd TSX:L
92 GF Score
Price C$63.92
GF Value C$50.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Loblaw TSX:L +1.40% 92 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$2.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:L with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of C$50.38 (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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Loblaw's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.845. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is C$2.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Loblaw's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 14.50% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Loblaw was 106.10% per year. The lowest was 9.60% per year. And the median was 16.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-09), Loblaw's current stock price is C$63.92. Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.57. Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 24.87.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Loblaw was 27.59. The lowest was 12.78. And the median was 16.97.


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

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=63.92/2.57
=24.87

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Loblaw was 27.59. The lowest was 12.78. And the median was 16.97.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share Chart

Loblaw Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 1.73 2.02 2.23 2.46

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 FCF 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 2.28 2.35 2.39 2.46 2.57

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

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


TSX:L
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Loblaw Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.845/132.2623*132.2623
=0.845

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Loblaw Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201603 0.397 101.054 0.520
201606 0.317 102.002 0.411
201609 0.448 101.765 0.582
201612 0.241 101.449 0.314
201703 0.140 102.634 0.180
201706 0.386 103.029 0.496
201709 0.322 103.345 0.412
201712 0.382 103.345 0.489
201803 0.138 105.004 0.174
201806 0.227 105.557 0.284
201809 0.517 105.636 0.647
201812 -0.111 105.399 -0.139
201903 0.529 106.979 0.654
201906 0.501 107.690 0.615
201909 0.453 107.611 0.557
201912 0.394 107.769 0.484
202003 1.123 107.927 1.376
202009 0.477 108.164 0.583
202012 0.679 108.559 0.827
202103 0.467 110.298 0.560
202106 1.004 111.720 1.189
202109 0.725 112.905 0.849
202112 0.468 113.774 0.544
202203 0.503 117.646 0.565
202206 0.705 120.806 0.772
202209 0.809 120.648 0.887
202212 0.373 120.964 0.408
202303 0.462 122.702 0.498
202306 0.671 124.203 0.715
202309 1.060 125.230 1.120
202312 0.608 125.072 0.643
202403 0.376 126.258 0.394
202406 0.733 127.522 0.760
202409 1.033 127.285 1.073
202412 0.782 127.364 0.812
202503 0.584 129.181 0.598
202506 0.793 129.892 0.807
202509 0.892 130.287 0.906
202512 1.241 130.366 1.259
202603 0.845 132.262 0.845

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of C$2.57 mean?
Loblaw (TSX:L) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of C$2.57 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors.
Is Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Loblaw's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$2.57. 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 FCF per Share compare to KR and SFM?
Loblaw's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of C$2.57 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 FCF per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. Loblaw's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$2.57. 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$50.38, compared to a current price of C$63.92 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$2.57. 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (TSX:L), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is C$2.57 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$63.92 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$50.38. GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:L:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: C$2.57
  • GF Value™: C$50.38 vs. price of C$63.92 (26.9% 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.
92GF Score

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