Empire Company Limited

Empire Company Limited

EMLAF
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34.47
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Empire Company Limited
EMLAF
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price

34.47

P/E

ratio

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
75.62
78.23
79.71
85.36
87.27
86.39
89.9
87.54
89.1
92.45
98.31
104.97
113.75
117.76
123.94
131.47
137.3
Revenue per Share
1.47
1.96
1.66
1.86
0.98
1.51
-7.78
0.58
0.59
1.42
2.16
2.6
2.81
2.65
2.93
2.94
0.69
Basic EPS, GAAP
1.54
0.86
0.96
1.16
0.85
2.24
0.82
0.71
2.18
1.66
5.44
4.46
5
3.27
5.14
5.67
5.7
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.25
0.27
0.3
0.32
0.35
0.36
0.4
0.41
0.42
0.44
0.48
0.52
0.59
0.66
0.73
0.81
0.87
Dividend per Share
12.92
13.96
16.68
18.28
23.71
21.55
13.11
13.26
13.49
14.57
14.37
16.09
18.63
19.82
21.23
22.52
21
Book Value per Share
6.61
7.46
8.18
9.59
2.82
4.69
6.47
6.69
7.09
5.33
5.44
7.22
6.55
7.32
8.3
8.95
7.22
Tangible Book Value per Share
205
204
204
204
240
277
274
272
272
272
270
269
265
259
248
238
231
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
15,516
15,982
16,249
17,401
20,958
23,929
24,619
23,806
24,215
25,142
26,588
28,268
30,162
30,478
30,733
31,277
31,780
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.89
2.92
2.78
2.73
1.09
2.33
2.17
0.87
0.87
1.97
3.65
4.23
3.92
3.56
3.51
3.62
3.71
Operating Margin (%)
340
337
342
359
431
482
474
444
439
417
781
844
967
1,031
1,071
1,120
1,156
Depreciation Expense
302
401
339
380
235
419
-2,131
158
160
387
584
702
746
686
726
700
159
Net Income, GAAP
24.37
22.95
25.78
26.34
18.59
25.61
- -
19.77
23.81
25.74
26.41
25.81
24.99
24.62
25.85
25.03
25.26
Effective Tax Rate (%)
1.95
2.51
2.09
2.18
1.12
1.75
-8.66
0.67
0.66
1.54
2.19
2.48
2.47
2.25
2.36
2.24
0.5
Profit Margin (%)
-295
245
-127
35
26
-214
-116
-324
-466
-42
-804
-295
-1,027
-902
-787
-962
-828
Working Capital
829
1,090
889
916
3,282
2,230
2,017
1,737
1,140
1,984
5,905
6,596
6,372
6,532
6,662
6,642
7,087
LT Debt
2,988
3,198
3,431
3,756
5,742
6,037
3,683
3,703
3,770
4,083
4,014
4,498
5,134
5,337
5,469
5,544
5,047
Total Equity
8.12
8.27
7.47
7.49
2.66
4.72
- -
2.86
2.91
6.37
8.38
7.85
7.29
6.45
6.27
6.52
6.74
Return on Invested Capital (%)
8.79
11.4
8.52
8.76
4.8
5.81
- -
4.06
4
7.44
9.19
7.62
7.53
6.87
7.26
6.96
2.72
Return on Capital (%)
11.23
14.56
10.86
10.65
5
7.18
-44.58
4.4
4.39
10.15
14.87
17.07
16.09
13.62
13.97
13.18
3.12
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Jul'26
Oct'26
Jan'26
ST Debt
819
771
822
LT Borrowings
1,060
1,054
1,058
LT Finance Leases
5,743
5,785
6,029
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
231
230
227
Market Capitalization
12,967
11,105
10,300

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Jul'26
Oct'26
Jan'26
Total Current Assets
3,338
3,369
3,335
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
372
254
329
Accounts Receivable, Net
679
725
741
Inventories
1,870
1,987
1,885
Total Current Liabilities
3,979
3,954
4,163
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
819
771
822
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
0.4%
6.8%
1.37%
Free Cash Flow
34.23%
2.45%
5.97%
Net Income, GAAP
-50.11%
4.15%
-3.58%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.76%
3.34%
1.77%
Total Cash Common Dividend
6.82%
8.19%
6.08%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
8,076
7,751
7,494
7,412
30,733
2025
8,137
7,778
7,725
7,637
31,277
2026
8,258
7,995
7,890
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
1.04
0.73
0.54
- -
2.93
2025
0.86
0.73
0.62
0.74
2.94
2026
0.91
0.69
-1.68
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.18
0.18
0.18
- -
0.73
2025
0.2
0.21
0.2
0.2
0.81
2026
0.22
0.22
0.22
- -
- -
Business
Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A; OTC: EMLAF) operates as one of Canada's largest food retailers and wholesale distributors, primarily through its banner portfolio including Sobeys, FreshCo, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Safeway, and Voilà.ca; it provides grocery products, fresh foods, pharmacy services, apparel, household goods, and digital delivery solutions to consumers across multiple formats. The company manufactures and distributes private label products under brands such as Compliments, Our Finest, and Screeners Deli; it also offers fuel operations, real estate management, and loyalty programs like Scene+. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Empire conducts operations throughout Canada, with a focus on Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, and Western Canada, serving retail customers, independent grocers, and commercial clients. In fiscal 2025, Empire advanced its growth strategy through the acquisition of seven grocery stores in British Columbia from Save-On-Foods, enhancing its Western market presence; it also completed the divestiture of its minority stake in Rite Aid Canada and reported strong pharmacy sales growth amid ongoing digital investments.

Company News

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  • Empire Metals inks divestment deal for Eclipse gold assets

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  • Empire State Realty Trust Announces Dividend for Second Quarter 2026

  • Gold could see further headwinds as New York Empire State Survey rises to 19.6

  • Empire Metals Limited Announces Holding(s) in Company

  • Empire Petroleum Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2026 and Provides Operational Update

  • VTEM Airborne Survey is Underway on VR's Empire Copper-Nickel-PGM Project in Ontario

  • Pacific Empire Announces First Tranche Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement and Engagement of Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd.

  • Empire Metals raises ££8m to accelerate Pitfield project

  • Empire Metals Limited Announces £8m Subscription by Institutional Shareholders

  • Empire Metals says latest drill campaign is “a defining moment" for Pitfield project

  • The Empire State Building Celebrates 95 Years as the ‘World's Most Famous Building'

  • Empire State Realty Trust Unveils New Rooftop Lounge Tenant Amenity at 1333 Broadway