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Loblaw has the GF Score of 80, 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 Loblaw
is
Likely to have average performance.
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LBLCF vs KR, SFM, ACI: GF Score Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Loblaw'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.
Loblaw GF Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's GF Score falls into.
Loblaw (LBLCF) has a GF Score of 80 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.00. Over the past decade, Loblaw's GF Score has ranged from 57.00 to 91.00.
Is Loblaw's GF Score too high?
Loblaw's current GF Score of 80 is near median its 10-year median of 83.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.00 to a high of 91.00. 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 GF Score compare to KR and SFM?
Loblaw's GF Score of 80 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Loblaw's own GF Score has ranged from 57.00 to 91.00 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 Loblaw and its competitors. Loblaw's current GF Score is 80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.00. 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 GF Score is 80, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (LBLCF), the current GF Score is 80 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:
GF Score: 80 (near median its 10-year median of 83.00)
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $44.30 (17.2% above fair value)
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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