LoblawTSX:L -0.24%91 Gross Margin % is 31.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 31.03. 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 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Loblaw ranks better than 70.49% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Loblaw's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$4,548 Mil. Loblaw's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$14,484 Mil. Therefore, Loblaw's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Loblaw's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:L'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.4 Med: 31.03 Max: 31.98
Current: 31.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Loblaw was 31.98%. The lowest was 28.40%. And the median was 31.03%.
TSX:L's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.49% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.14
vs TSX:L: 31.07
Loblaw had a gross margin of 31.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Loblaw was 0.50% per year.
Loblaw (TSX:L) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Loblaw had a gross margin of 31.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Loblaw Gross Margin % Related Terms
Loblaw Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Loblaw's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Loblaw (TSX:L) has a Gross Margin % of 31.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.03. Over the past decade, Loblaw's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.40 to 31.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #90 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Loblaw's Gross Margin % too high?
Loblaw's current Gross Margin % of 31.40% is near median its 10-year median of 31.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.40 to a high of 31.98. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Loblaw's value of 31.40% is 30.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #90 out of 305 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 Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #90 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Loblaw in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Loblaw's value of 31.40% is 30.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Loblaw's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.40 to 31.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.03 vs. the industry median of 24.14, 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 Gross Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Loblaw's current Gross Margin % of 31.40% is 30.1% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loblaw's current Gross Margin % is 31.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.03. 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 Gross Margin % is 31.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.03 and 30.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.14. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (TSX:L), the current Gross Margin % is 31.40% as of Mar. 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:
Gross Margin %: 31.40% (near median its 10-year median of 31.03)
GF Value™: C$50.30 vs. price of C$65.93 (31.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#90 of 305)
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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