Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). The North West Co's share price for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$50.88. The North West Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 47 Mil. Therefore, The North West Co's market cap for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$2,415 Mil.
The North West Co's quarterly market cap
increased
from Oct. 2025 (C$2,164 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (C$2,306 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 (C$2,306 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (C$2,415 Mil).
The North West Co's annual market cap
increased
from Jan. 2024 (C$1,850 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (C$2,217 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2025 (C$2,217 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (C$2,306 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. The North West Co's Enterprise Value for Today is C$2,725 Mil.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
The North West Co Market Cap Related Terms
The North West Co Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The North West Co's Market Cap 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, The North West Co's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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.
The North West Co Market Cap vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
The North West Co's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Market Cap of C$2,368 Mil as of Jun. 30, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #71 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is The North West Co's Market Cap too high?
The North West Co's current Market Cap is C$2,368 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #71 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Market Cap compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #71 out of 315 companies for Market Cap. This places The North West Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 139.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Market Cap among Retail - Defensive companies is 139.94, based on 315 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Market Cap is 139.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The North West Co's current Market Cap is C$2,368 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.35, compared to a current price of C$49.90 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is C$2,368 Mil. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Market Cap is C$2,368 Mil as of Jun. 30, 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$49.90 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.35.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:
Market Cap: C$2,368 Mil
GF Value™: C$47.35 vs. price of C$49.90 (5.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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