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LoblawLBLCF +0.27%80 EV-to-FCF is 17.63 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 17.45. GuruFocus rates LBLCF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Loblaw ranks worse than 56.34% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Loblaw's Enterprise Value is $62,164 Mil.
Loblaw's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,526 Mil. Therefore, Loblaw's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Loblaw's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LBLCF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.57 Med: 17.45 Max: 28.57
Current: 17.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Loblaw was 28.57. The lowest was 9.57. And the median was 17.45.
LBLCF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 56.34% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 15.96
vs LBLCF: 17.54
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.
As of today (2026-08-23), Loblaw's stock price is $44.30.
Loblaw's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.696. Therefore, Loblaw's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.12.
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.
Loblaw's share price for today is $44.30.
Loblaw's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.696.
* 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.
Loblaw EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Loblaw EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Loblaw'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, Loblaw'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.
Loblaw EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Loblaw's current Enterprise Value is $62,164 Mil.
Loblaw's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,526 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.
Loblaw (LBLCF) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.63 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.45. Over the past decade, Loblaw's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.57 to 28.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #120 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Loblaw's EV-to-FCF too high?
Loblaw's current EV-to-FCF of 17.63 is near median its 10-year median of 17.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.57 to a high of 28.57. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.96. Loblaw's value of 17.63 is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #120 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #120 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Loblaw in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.96. Loblaw's value of 17.63 is 10.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Loblaw's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.57 to 28.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.45 vs. the industry median of 15.96, Loblaw 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 15.96, based on 213 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. Loblaw's current EV-to-FCF of 17.63 is 10.5% 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 Loblaw and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loblaw's current EV-to-FCF is 17.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.45. 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 $37.81, compared to a current price of $44.30 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.45 and 10.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 15.96. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Loblaw (LBLCF), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.63 as of Aug. 23, 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 $44.30 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.81.
GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LBLCF:
EV-to-FCF: 17.63 (near median its 10-year median of 17.45)
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $44.30 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#120 of 213)
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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