Empire Company Limited trades with the ticker EMP-A on the TSX and is in the Grocery Stores industry.
Overview
Empire Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food retail and related real estate businesses in Canada. It operates through two segments, Food Retailing, and Investments and Other Operations. The company owns, affiliates, and franchises retail stores under various retail banners, including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy, Longo’s, and Lawtons Drugs; and operates grocery e-commerce stores under the banners, such as Voilà, Grocery Gateway, IGA.net, and ThriftyFoods.com. It also owns interest in the Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust, an open-ended real estate investment trust to own, operate, and develop a portfolio of grocery and pharmacy-anchored shopping centers, freestanding stores, and mixed-use developments; and various equity accounted interests in Genstar partnerships that develop residential real estate properties in Ontario, Western Canada, and the United States. Empire Company Limited was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada.
Looking to invest in Empire Company Limited? Our analysis brings in the key facts, competitor research and valuation metrics for you to make an informed decision.
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EMP-A.TO Stock Price and Key Stats
ETF Key Stats
Exchange: TSX
Market Cap : $8498.876MM
PE Ratio: 11.612
Price: #N/A (Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16)
Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) vs Competitors in Grocery Stores
Lets see how EMP-A.TO stacks up against others in the Grocery Stores asset management industry. We have identified its main peers as:Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc, Loblaw Companies Limited, Metro Inc, George Weston Limited, Loblaw Companies Limited
.Grocery Stores Industry Comparisons
| Company | Market Cap ($MM) | P/E Ratio | EV/EBITDA | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD-B) | $52,817.584 | 16.059 | 11.926 | 0.6% |
| Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) | $8,498.876 | 11.612 | 6.436 | 2.1% |
| Loblaw Companies Limited (L) | $46,221.554 | 23.065 | 9.411 | 1.2% |
| Metro Inc (MRU) | $16,800.295 | 16.934 | 10.633 | 1.8% |
| George Weston Limited (WN) | $24,456.923 | 16.925 | 6.05 | 1.6% |
EV/EBITDA: Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization – this ratio compares the value of a company, including debt, to the company’s cash earnings less non-cash expenses
Industry: companies that have a lot in common
Market Cap: Market Capitalization – the total value of all a corporation’s stock
N/A: Not Applicable or Not Available
P/E: Price-to-Earnings – this ratio relates a corporation’s share price to its earnings per share
Price: Stock Price – current value to buyers and sellers
Dividend Yield: Dividend or Distribution Yield
Comparisons within Grocery Stores
- Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) vs Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD-B)
- ATD-B has higher EPS (3.093 vs 2.96). EMP-A has higher dividend yield (2.1% vs 0.6%). ATD-B has a higher P/E ratio (16.059 vs 11.612) indicating it’s more expensive.
- Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) vs Loblaw Companies Limited (L)
- L has higher EPS (6.48 vs 2.96). EMP-A has higher dividend yield (2.1% vs 1.2%). L has a higher P/E ratio (23.065 vs 11.612) indicating it’s more expensive.
- Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) vs Metro Inc (MRU)
- MRU has higher EPS (4.37 vs 2.96). EMP-A has higher dividend yield (2.1% vs 1.8%). MRU has a higher P/E ratio (16.934 vs 11.612) indicating it’s more expensive.
- Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) vs George Weston Limited (WN)
- WN has higher EPS (10.75 vs 2.96). EMP-A has higher dividend yield (2.1% vs 1.6%). WN has a higher P/E ratio (16.925 vs 11.612) indicating it’s more expensive.
- Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) vs Loblaw Companies Limited (L)
- L has higher EPS (6.48 vs 2.96). EMP-A has higher dividend yield (2.1% vs 1.2%). L has a higher P/E ratio (23.065 vs 11.612) indicating it’s more expensive.
Our Recommendation: Hold
Shows positive EPS growth from this year to next, suggesting improving profitability.
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