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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Loblaw's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $726 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,739 Mil.
Loblaw's pretax margin was 6.77%.
During the past 13 years, Loblaw's highest Pretax Margin was 5.87%. The lowest was 2.91%. And the median was 4.10%.
During the past 13 years, Loblaw's highest Pretax Margin was 5.87%. The lowest was 2.91%. And the median was 4.10%.
* 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.
Loblaw Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Loblaw Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Loblaw's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,739 Mil.
* 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.
Loblaw (LBLCF) has a Pre-Tax Income of $2,739 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors.
Is Loblaw's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Loblaw's current Pre-Tax Income is $2,739 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to KR and SFM?
Loblaw's Pre-Tax Income of $2,739 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. Loblaw's current Pre-Tax Income is $2,739 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income is $2,739 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (LBLCF), the current Pre-Tax Income is $2,739 Mil 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:
Pre-Tax Income: $2,739 Mil
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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