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Empire CoEMLAF 81 EV-to-OCF is 9.62 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 9.04. GuruFocus rates EMLAF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Empire Co ranks worse than 61.98% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Empire Co's Enterprise Value is $13,324 Mil.
Empire Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,385 Mil. Therefore, Empire Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Empire Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
EMLAF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.76 Med: 9.04 Max: 14.49
Current: 9.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Empire Co was 14.49. The lowest was 6.76. And the median was 9.04.
EMLAF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 61.98% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.46
vs EMLAF: 9.77
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Empire Co's share price for today is $35.16.
Empire Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.607.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Empire Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Empire Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empire Co's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Empire Co's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Empire Co EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Empire Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Empire Co's current Enterprise Value is $13,324 Mil.
Empire Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,385 Mil.
* 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.
Empire Co (EMLAF) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.62 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 9.04. Over the past decade, Empire Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.76 to 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Co ranks #194 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Empire Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Empire Co's current EV-to-OCF of 9.62 is near median its 10-year median of 9.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.76 to a high of 14.49. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.46. Empire Co's value of 9.62 is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Co ranks #194 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Empire Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Co's EV-to-OCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Empire Co ranks #194 out of 313 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Empire Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.46. Empire Co's value of 9.62 is 29% above this benchmark. Historically, Empire Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.76 to 14.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.04 vs. the industry median of 7.46, Empire Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.46, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Empire Co's current EV-to-OCF of 9.62 is 29% above 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Co's current EV-to-OCF is 9.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Co (EMLAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.49, compared to a current price of $35.16 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.04 and 29% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.46. Empire Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Co (EMLAF), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.62 as of Aug. 09, 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 Empire Co (EMLAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.16 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.49.
GuruFocus considers Empire Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EMLAF:
EV-to-OCF: 9.62 (near median its 10-year median of 9.04)
GF Value™: $34.49 vs. price of $35.16 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% above the Retail - Defensive median (#194 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EMLAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empire Co Ltd is a Canadian company whose key businesses are food retailing and related real estate. The Company's business operations were conducted through its two reportable segments: Food retailing and Investments and other operations. The Food retailing segment is comprised of three operating segments: Sobeys National, Farm Boy and Longo's. Food retailing consists of corporate and franchisee-owned retail food stores, and includes convenience and fuel stores, retail pharmacy stores and in-store pharmacies, as well as an e-commerce grocery-business, providing customers offerings in fresh and non-fresh grocery, fuel, pharmacy, health and beauty care and general merchandise. The Investments and other operations consists of investments in Crombie REIT, real estate partnership.
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