L:CA:TSX-Loblaw Companies Limited (CAD)

EQUITY | Other | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 69.67

Change

+0.74 (+1.07)%

Market Cap

CAD 27.87B

Volume

0.37M

Analyst Target

CAD 77.60
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

Loblaw Companies Ltd is a food retailer and a provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products and services.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Other) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 3.99% 76% C+ 82% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 3.99% 76% C+ 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 10.24% 61% D- 56% F
Dividend Return 1.96% 23% F 58% F
Total Return 12.20% 58% F 57% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 12.10% 62% D 57% F
Dividend Return 8.42% 24% F 29% F
Total Return 20.51% 58% F 53% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.40% 29% F 45% F
Dividend Return 2.92% 29% F 41% F
Total Return 1.52% 43% F 37% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 8.09% 100% F 71% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 36.05% 43% F 44% F
Market Capitalization 27.87B 99% N/A 95% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Other) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 31.30 31% 24%
Price/Book Ratio 2.29 24% 30%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 10.09 30% 32%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.79 26% 28%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.33% 72% 69%
Return on Invested Capital 6.48% 63% 63%
Return on Assets 3.71% 69% 71%
Debt to Equity Ratio 49.43% 44% 49%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.