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Empire Co has the GF Score of 76, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Empire Co
is
Likely to have average performance.
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Empire Co (FRA:C15) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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FRA:C15 vs KR, SFM, ACI: GF Score Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Empire Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Empire Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Co's GF Score falls into.
Empire Co (FRA:C15) has a GF Score of 76 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Empire Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.00. Over the past decade, Empire Co's GF Score has ranged from 28.00 to 93.00.
Is Empire Co's GF Score too high?
Empire Co's current GF Score of 76 is near median its 10-year median of 78.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.00 to a high of 93.00. Overall, Empire Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Co's GF Score compare to KR and SFM?
Empire Co's GF Score of 76 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Empire Co's own GF Score has ranged from 28.00 to 93.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good GF Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Empire Co and its competitors. Empire Co's current GF Score is 76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.00. 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 (FRA:C15) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.04, compared to a current price of €31.20 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 76, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.00. Empire Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Co (FRA:C15), the current GF Score is 76 as of Jul. 15, 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 (FRA:C15) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €31.20 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.04.
GuruFocus considers Empire Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C15:
GF Score: 76 (near median its 10-year median of 78.00)
GF Value™: €29.04 vs. price of €31.20 (7.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C15 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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