Empire CoEMLAF -1.86%79 EV-to-FCF is 16.58 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 15.01. GuruFocus rates EMLAF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Retail - Defensive companies, Empire Co ranks worse than 52.36% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Empire Co's Enterprise Value is $12,984 Mil.
Empire Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $783 Mil. Therefore, Empire Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Empire Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
EMLAF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.6 Med: 15.01 Max: 55.12
Current: 16.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Empire Co was 55.12. The lowest was 9.60. And the median was 15.01.
EMLAF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.36% of 212
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.415
vs EMLAF: 16.58
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $33.86.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Empire Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Empire Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empire Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Empire Co EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Empire Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Empire Co's current Enterprise Value is $12,984 Mil.
Empire Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $783 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-FCF of 16.58 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Empire Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 15.01. Over the past decade, Empire Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.60 to 55.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Co ranks #111 out of 212 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Empire Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Empire Co's current EV-to-FCF of 16.58 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 15.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.60 to a high of 55.12. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.42. Empire Co's value of 16.58 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Co ranks #111 out of 212 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Empire Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Co's EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Empire Co ranks #111 out of 212 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Empire Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.42. Empire Co's value of 16.58 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, Empire Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.60 to 55.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.01 vs. the industry median of 16.42, 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-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.42, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Empire Co's current EV-to-FCF of 16.58 is 1% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Empire Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Co's current EV-to-FCF is 16.58, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 15.01. 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 $34.46, compared to a current price of $33.86 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.58, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 15.01 and 1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.42. Empire Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Co (EMLAF), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.58 as of Jul. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.86 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.46.
GuruFocus considers Empire Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EMLAF:
EV-to-FCF: 16.58 (10% above median its 10-year median of 15.01)
GF Value™: $34.46 vs. price of $33.86 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#111 of 212)
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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