LBLCF:OTO-Loblaw Companies Ltd

COMMON STOCK | Grocery Stores | OTC Pink

Last Closing

USD 54.41

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Market Cap

USD 21.03B

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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 (Grocery Stores) Market Performance vs. Exchange (OTC Pink)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 21.37% 61% D- 70% C-
Dividend Return 2.06% 37% F 37% F
Total Return 23.44% 65% D 69% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 5.69% 58% F 68% D+
Dividend Return 2.37% 45% F 39% F
Total Return 8.06% 55% F 68% D+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 2.58% 65% D 61% D-
Dividend Return 7.86% 47% F 41% F
Total Return 10.44% 62% D 60% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -0.82% 32% F 39% F
Dividend Return 0.80% 39% F 40% F
Total Return 1.62% 45% F 47% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 7.40% 97% N/A 96% N/A
Risk Adjusted Return 10.83% 48% F 46% F
Market Capitalization 21.03B 9% A- 3% F

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Analyst Rating

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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.

Positive cash flow

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

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

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.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative free cash flow

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