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LoblawLBLCF +0.32%82 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 11.30. 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 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Loblaw ranks worse than 50.57% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Loblaw's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.00% 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Loblaw was 218.40% per year. The lowest was -62.80% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.
Loblaw (OTCPK:LBLCF) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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LBLCF vs KR, SFM, ACI: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Loblaw's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Loblaw 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.40% mean?
Loblaw (LBLCF) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Loblaw and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 11.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #132 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Loblaw's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Loblaw's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.40% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 11.30. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.50. Loblaw's value of 7.40% is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #132 out of 261 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #132 out of 261 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Loblaw in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.50. Loblaw's value of 7.40% is 1.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.30 vs. the industry median of 7.50, 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.50, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loblaw's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.40% is 1.3% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Loblaw and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loblaw's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.40%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 11.30. 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.40%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 11.30 and 1.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.50. 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (LBLCF), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.40% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 7.40% (35% below median its 10-year median of 11.30)
GF Value™: $38.89 vs. price of $44.39 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#132 of 261)
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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