LoblawTSX:L -0.24%91 FCF Yield % is 5.85 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 8.29. GuruFocus rates TSX:L with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$50.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Loblaw ranks better than 58.79% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Loblaw's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is C$4,491 Mil, and Market Cap is C$76,735 Mil. Therefore, Loblaw's FCF Yield % for today is 5.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Loblaw's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:L'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.64 Med: 8.29 Max: 17.68
Current: 5.85
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Loblaw was 17.68%. The lowest was 4.64%. And the median was 8.29%.
TSX:L's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 58.79% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.62
vs TSX:L: 5.85
Loblaw's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.88%.
Loblaw FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Loblaw FCF Yield % Related Terms
Loblaw FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Loblaw's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (TSX:L) has a FCF Yield % of 5.85 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 8.29. Over the past decade, Loblaw's FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.64 to 17.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #129 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Loblaw's FCF Yield % too high?
Loblaw's current FCF Yield % of 5.85 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.64 to a high of 17.68. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Yield % is 3.62. Loblaw's value of 5.85 is 61.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #129 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's FCF Yield % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #129 out of 313 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Loblaw in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.62. Loblaw's value of 5.85 is 61.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Loblaw's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.64 to 17.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.29 vs. the industry median of 3.62, 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 FCF Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.62, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loblaw's current FCF Yield % of 5.85 is 61.6% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loblaw's current FCF Yield % is 5.85, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 8.29. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$50.30, compared to a current price of C$65.93 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.85, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.29 and 61.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.62. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (TSX:L), the current FCF Yield % is 5.85 as of Jun. 27, 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$65.93 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$50.30.
GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:L:
FCF Yield %: 5.85 (29% below median its 10-year median of 8.29)
GF Value™: C$50.30 vs. price of C$65.93 (31.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#129 of 313)
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 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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