Empire Co Ltd Class A

Empire Co Ltd Class A

51.79
CAD
+1.52
(+3.02%)
1.16EPS
53.55P/E
11.53BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A carries a market capitalization of 11.53B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 19.14B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap11.53B
Enterprise Value19.14B

Important Dates

Empire Co Ltd Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 10, 2026.

Earnings Date12/10/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A has 223.69M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding223.69M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 53.55. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.36, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.25.

PE Ratio53.55
PS Ratio0.36
PB Ratio2.25
P/TBV Ratio6.64
P/FCF Ratio9.51
P/OCF Ratio5.59

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.66 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.59 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 31.12 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Empire Co Ltd Class A trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 12.86, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 19.14B versus a market cap of 11.53B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.59
EV / EBITDA10.66
EV / EBIT31.12
EV / FCF12.86

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A maintains a current ratio of 0.82, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 147.52, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.64 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.82
Quick Ratio0.30
Debt / Equity147.52
Debt / EBITDA4.33
Interest Coverage5.64

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A posted a return on equity (ROE) of 4.14, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 3.70 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.28, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 3.24, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 248,393.82 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 129,500.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 12.45 indicates how many times Empire Co Ltd Class A sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)4.14
Return on Assets (ROA)1.28
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)3.70
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)3.24
Revenue Per Employee248,393.82
Employee Count129,500.00
Inventory Turnover12.45

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A recorded 69.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 20.66, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 334.00M, leaving 219.00M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax69.00M
Effective Tax Rate20.66

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A's stock has gained approximately 6.63% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 48.29, while the 200-day moving average is 48.39.

52-Week Price Change6.63%
50-Day Moving Average48.29
200-Day Moving Average48.39

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A generated 32.17B in revenue and converted that into 219.00M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.16. EBITDA reached 1.80B, while operating income came in at 1.25B.

Revenue32.17B
Gross Profit8.70B
Operating Income1.25B
Pretax Income334.00M
Net Income219.00M
EBITDA1.80B
EBIT615.00M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.16

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A holds 320.00M in cash and equivalents against 7.78B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 849.00M. Total book value stands at 5.12B, with working capital of -749.00M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents320.00M
Total Debt7.78B
Net Debt849.00M
Equity (Book Value)5.12B
Book Value Per Share22.87
Working Capital-749.00M

Cash Flow

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Empire Co Ltd Class A produced 2.10B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -863.00M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.24B - equivalent to 5.43 per share.

Operating Cash Flow2.10B
Capital Expenditures-863.00M
Free Cash Flow1.24B
FCF Per Share5.43

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A posted a gross margin of 27.04, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.89 and net profit margin of 0.68 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin27.04
Operating Margin3.89
Pretax Margin1.04
Profit Margin0.68
EBITDA Margin5.58

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A paid dividends of 0.91 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 66.88 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 10.52, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 14.17, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Empire Co Ltd Class A shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.91
Payout Ratio66.88
Shareholder Yield14.17
FCF Yield10.52

Stock Splits

Empire Co Ltd Class A's most recent stock split took place on September 29, 2015 with a 1:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date9/29/2015
Split Ratio1:3

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Empire Co Ltd Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 3.53, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.53