EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:EMP-A • CA2918434077
49.27 CAD
-0.64 (-1.28%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EMP-A. EMP-A was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While EMP-A is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. EMP-A has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EMP-A was profitable.
- EMP-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years EMP-A has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years EMP-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EMP-A (4.01%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- EMP-A has a Return On Equity (12.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- EMP-A's Return On Invested Capital of 6.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EMP-A outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
- EMP-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.72%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.01% | ||
| ROE | 12.55% | ||
| ROIC | 6.71% |
ROA(3y)4.2%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)14.14%
ROIC(3y)6.72%
ROIC(5y)7.1%
1.3 Margins
- EMP-A's Profit Margin of 2.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EMP-A is outperformed by 64.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EMP-A has remained more or less at the same level.
- EMP-A has a Operating Margin of 3.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMP-A underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
- EMP-A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- EMP-A has a Gross Margin of 27.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EMP-A underperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
- EMP-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.18% | ||
| GM | 27.12% |
OM growth 3Y-2.37%
OM growth 5Y-0.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.27%
PM growth 5Y0.38%
GM growth 3Y1.81%
GM growth 5Y1.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EMP-A is still creating some value.
- EMP-A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EMP-A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- EMP-A has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EMP-A has an Altman-Z score of 2.91. This is not the best score and indicates that EMP-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EMP-A has a Altman-Z score of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: EMP-A outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
- EMP-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.10. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as EMP-A would need 6.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- EMP-A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.10) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- EMP-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- EMP-A has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- EMP-A has a Current Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that EMP-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- EMP-A's Current ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EMP-A is outperformed by 94.12% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that EMP-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- EMP-A has a worse Quick ratio (0.35) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- EMP-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.78%.
- EMP-A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.33% yearly.
- EMP-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.58%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.78%
EPS 3Y2.09%
EPS 5Y6.33%
EPS Q2Q%-5.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.58%
Revenue growth 3Y1.22%
Revenue growth 5Y3.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.79%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, EMP-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.20% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EMP-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y9.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.65, which indicates a correct valuation of EMP-A.
- 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EMP-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EMP-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.05), we can say EMP-A is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.89, EMP-A is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EMP-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EMP-A is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.03. EMP-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EMP-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EMP-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y9.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.81%, EMP-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- EMP-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.23.
- EMP-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EMP-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.03%!
- EMP-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- EMP-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.03%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- EMP-A pays out 28.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of EMP-A is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y9.2%
TSX:EMP-A (2/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
49.27
-0.64 (-1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-11 2025-12-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12
Inst Owners43.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.19B
Revenue(TTM)31.62B
Net Income(TTM)689.80M
Analysts74.12
Price Target53.04 (7.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.03%
DP28.62%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date01-15 2026-01-15 (0.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.49%
Max EPS beat(2)0.56%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.49%
Max EPS beat(4)1.19%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.82%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.81%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.97%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.26%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.29%
PT rev (1m)-1.42%
PT rev (3m)-11.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.45 | ||
| P/B | 2.04 | ||
| P/tB | 5.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)3.55
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)5.49
FCFY11.14%
OCF(TTM)9.04
OCFY18.34%
SpS139.15
BVpS24.19
TBVpS9.17
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)2.63
Graham Number40.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.01% | ||
| ROE | 12.55% | ||
| ROCE | 8.99% | ||
| ROIC | 6.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.27% | ||
| OM | 3.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.18% | ||
| GM | 27.12% | ||
| FCFM | 3.94% |
ROA(3y)4.2%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)14.14%
ROIC(3y)6.72%
ROIC(5y)7.1%
ROICexc(3y)6.85%
ROICexc(5y)7.41%
ROICexgc(3y)9.42%
ROICexgc(5y)10.15%
ROCE(3y)9.01%
ROCE(5y)9.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.01%
OM growth 3Y-2.37%
OM growth 5Y-0.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.27%
PM growth 5Y0.38%
GM growth 3Y1.81%
GM growth 5Y1.44%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 180.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.91 |
F-Score9
WACC6.21%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)72.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.5%
Profit Quality(3y)164.1%
Profit Quality(5y)168.25%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.78%
EPS 3Y2.09%
EPS 5Y6.33%
EPS Q2Q%-5.48%
EPS Next Y9.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y9.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.58%
Revenue growth 3Y1.22%
Revenue growth 5Y3.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.79%
Revenue Next Year2.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.18%
EBIT growth 5Y2.55%
EBIT Next Year92.87%
EBIT Next 3Y28.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.68%
FCF growth 3Y0.58%
FCF growth 5Y-1.71%
OCF growth 1Y14.61%
OCF growth 3Y0.31%
OCF growth 5Y0.36%
EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' / EMP-A.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EMP-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EMP-A.CA.
What is the valuation status of EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) stock?
EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EMP-A stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) is 16.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.04.
How financially healthy is EMPIRE CO LTD 'A'?
The financial health rating of EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) is 3 / 10.