Loblaw Companies Limited (L) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Loblaw Companies Limited (L) has net assets worth CA$11.19 Billion CAD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$41.58 Billion) and total liabilities (CA$30.39 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$11.19 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 26.92% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.67% |
| 5-Year Change | -4.64% |
| 10-Year Change | -14.09% |
| Growth Volatility | 20.15 |
Loblaw Companies Limited - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Loblaw Companies Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Loblaw Companies Limited (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Loblaw Companies Limited from 1996 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$11.19 Billion | -0.66% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$11.27 Billion | -3.04% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$11.62 Billion | +1.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$11.46 Billion | -2.39% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$11.74 Billion | +5.56% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$11.12 Billion | -1.78% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$11.32 Billion | -7.04% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$12.18 Billion | -7.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$13.13 Billion | +0.81% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$13.03 Billion | -0.73% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$13.12 Billion | +2.64% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$12.79 Billion | +82.67% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$7.00 Billion | +9.05% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$6.42 Billion | +6.86% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$6.01 Billion | +7.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$5.60 Billion | -11.12% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$6.30 Billion | +8.26% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$5.82 Billion | +4.71% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$5.56 Billion | +1.98% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$5.45 Billion | -7.53% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$5.90 Billion | +8.92% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$5.41 Billion | +15.44% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$4.69 Billion | +13.72% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$4.12 Billion | +15.55% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$3.57 Billion | +11.46% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$3.20 Billion | +10.26% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$2.90 Billion | +11.91% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$2.60 Billion | +73.58% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$1.50 Billion | +14.04% |
| 1996-12-31 | CA$1.31 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Loblaw Companies Limited's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 359.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CA$4.80 Billion | 43.56% |
| Common Stock | CA$6.09 Billion | 55.22% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$23.00 Million | 0.21% |
| Other Components | CA$111.00 Million | 1.01% |
| Total Equity | CA$11.03 Billion | 100.00% |
Loblaw Companies Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Loblaw Companies Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
UCB SA
BR:UCB
|
$51.74 Billion |
|
OSRAM LICHT N
HM:OSR
|
$51.75 Billion |
|
Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A
TO:ATD
|
$51.81 Billion |
|
E.ON SE
F:EOAN
|
$52.11 Billion |
|
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
F:MBG
|
$51.62 Billion |
|
Ferguson Plc
NYSE:FERG
|
$51.59 Billion |
|
L3Harris Technologies Inc
NYSE:LHX
|
$51.53 Billion |
|
Thales S.A.
PA:HO
|
$51.35 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Loblaw Companies Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 11,091,000,000 to 11,028,000,000, a change of -63,000,000 (-0.6%).
- Net income of 2,667,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 812,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 2,169,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 59,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 9,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 201,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$2.67 Billion | +24.18% |
| Dividends Paid | CA$812.00 Million | -7.36% |
| Share Repurchases | CA$2.17 Billion | -19.67% |
| Share Issuances | CA$59.00 Million | +0.54% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$-9.00 Million | -0.08% |
| Other Changes | CA$201.00 Million | +1.82% |
| Total Change | CA$- | -0.57% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Loblaw Companies Limited's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 6.64x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 44.73x to 6.64x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | CA$1.36 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$1.55 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$2.63 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$2.65 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$2.83 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$3.22 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$3.71 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$4.23 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$4.91 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$5.35 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$4.97 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$5.06 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$5.22 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$5.56 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$5.01 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$5.19 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$5.67 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$6.16 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$8.31 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$7.89 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$7.95 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$8.24 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$7.99 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$7.62 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$7.67 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$8.46 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$8.52 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$8.96 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$8.99 | CA$61.02 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CA$9.19 | CA$61.02 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Loblaw Companies Limited utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 24.18%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.17%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.54x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.77x
- Recent ROE (24.18%) is above the historical average (11.97%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 13.25% | 1.76% | 2.79x | 2.69x | CA$42.60 Million |
| 1997 | 14.25% | 1.93% | 2.74x | 2.68x | CA$63.50 Million |
| 1998 | 10.06% | 2.09% | 1.76x | 2.74x | CA$1.50 Million |
| 1999 | 12.95% | 2.00% | 2.35x | 2.75x | CA$85.60 Million |
| 2000 | 15.14% | 2.35% | 2.23x | 2.89x | CA$160.60 Million |
| 2001 | 15.77% | 2.62% | 2.15x | 2.80x | CA$206.10 Million |
| 2002 | 17.65% | 3.15% | 2.08x | 2.69x | CA$315.60 Million |
| 2003 | 18.02% | 3.35% | 2.07x | 2.59x | CA$376.00 Million |
| 2004 | 17.88% | 3.69% | 2.02x | 2.39x | CA$426.60 Million |
| 2005 | 12.67% | 2.68% | 2.02x | 2.34x | CA$157.40 Million |
| 2006 | -4.02% | -0.76% | 2.12x | 2.48x | CA$-763.10 Million |
| 2007 | 5.95% | 1.12% | 2.15x | 2.47x | CA$-224.50 Million |
| 2008 | 9.39% | 1.77% | 2.21x | 2.40x | CA$-35.30 Million |
| 2009 | 10.46% | 2.13% | 2.05x | 2.39x | CA$28.70 Million |
| 2010 | 12.15% | 2.20% | 1.84x | 3.01x | CA$120.70 Million |
| 2011 | 12.80% | 2.46% | 1.79x | 2.90x | CA$168.30 Million |
| 2012 | 10.13% | 2.06% | 1.76x | 2.80x | CA$8.10 Million |
| 2013 | 9.00% | 1.95% | 1.56x | 2.96x | CA$-70.00 Million |
| 2014 | 0.41% | 0.12% | 1.26x | 2.64x | CA$-1.22 Billion |
| 2015 | 4.82% | 1.39% | 1.32x | 2.62x | CA$-679.10 Million |
| 2016 | 7.56% | 2.12% | 1.35x | 2.65x | CA$-317.20 Million |
| 2017 | 11.47% | 3.22% | 1.33x | 2.68x | CA$192.60 Million |
| 2018 | 6.32% | 1.64% | 1.55x | 2.49x | CA$-445.90 Million |
| 2019 | 9.62% | 2.25% | 1.32x | 3.23x | CA$-42.40 Million |
| 2020 | 10.08% | 2.10% | 1.47x | 3.26x | CA$9.20 Million |
| 2021 | 16.20% | 3.53% | 1.45x | 3.16x | CA$717.70 Million |
| 2022 | 17.00% | 3.40% | 1.48x | 3.38x | CA$791.10 Million |
| 2023 | 18.32% | 3.53% | 1.53x | 3.40x | CA$953.60 Million |
| 2024 | 19.57% | 3.56% | 1.49x | 3.69x | CA$1.06 Billion |
| 2025 | 24.18% | 4.17% | 1.54x | 3.77x | CA$1.56 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Loblaw Companies Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Grocery Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Grocery Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $4,336,150,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.32%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loblaw Companies Limited (L) | CA$11.19 Billion | 13.25% | 2.71x | $51.73 Billion |
| Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) | $3.76 Billion | 10.24% | 0.90x | $4.36 Billion |
| Metro Inc. (MRU) | $303.80 Million | 20.11% | 1.07x | $14.06 Billion |
| North West Company Inc (NWC) | $147.70 Million | 11.65% | 1.24x | $1.82 Billion |
| George Weston Limited (WN) | $13.14 Billion | 3.28% | 2.58x | $26.49 Billion |
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Loblaw Companies Limited, a food and pharmacy company, provides grocery, pharmacy and healthcare services, health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, financial services, and wireless mobile products and services in Canada and the United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Financial Services. The Retail segment operates corporate and franchise-owned retail food, and… Read more