LBLCF (Loblaw) YoY EBITDA Growth: 3.62% (As of Jun. 2026)

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LBLCF Loblaw Companies Ltd LBLCF
79 GF Score
Price $44.30
GF Value $37.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Loblaw YoY EBITDA Growth?

Loblaw LBLCF +0.27% 79 YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.62% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LBLCF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Loblaw's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.62%.

Loblaw's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.12.

Loblaw YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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Loblaw YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Loblaw Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Loblaw Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.19 -1.64 45.72 13.21 3.62
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Loblaw YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Loblaw's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(4.339-3.678)/ | 3.678 |
=17.97 %

Loblaw's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(1.116-1.077)/ | 1.077 |
=3.62 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 3.62% mean?
Loblaw (LBLCF) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 3.62% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Loblaw and its competitors.
Is Loblaw's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Loblaw's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.62%. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to KR and SFM?
Loblaw's YoY EBITDA Growth of 3.62% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Loblaw and its competitors. Loblaw's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.62%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.62%. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (LBLCF), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.62% as of Jun. 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:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 3.62%
  • GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $44.30 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address 1 President’s Choice Circle, Brampton, ON, CAN, L6Y 5S5
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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