Empire Co Cl A NV (DE:C15)
FRANKFURT:C15
C15 Stock Chart & Stats
€29.00
-€0.20(-0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€29.00
-€0.20(-0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€27.00 - €35.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)9.00
Market Cap
€6.96B
Enterprise Value€19.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€291.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€7.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)60.8
Beta0.04
Next Earnings
Sep 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.85
Shares Outstanding126,170,975
10 Day Avg. Volume3
30 Day Avg. Volume9
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.76
Price to Book (P/B)2.13
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio9.85
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€33.63Price Target Upside15.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)€20.40B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating And Free Cash FlowReliable operating cash flow (~$1.9B) and positive free cash flow (~$1.1B) show the business consistently converts sales into cash. That durable cash generation supports dividends, reinvestment in stores and logistics, and provides runway to address debt or fund strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Sustained Revenue GrowthA sustained top-line trend, including a recent 42% annual revenue increase, indicates resilient demand across banners and formats. Durable revenue growth underpins scale benefits, improves bargaining leverage with suppliers, and helps absorb operating cost pressures over a multi-quarter horizon.
National Retail And Logistics ScaleA national store network combined with internal wholesale distribution and logistics is a structural competitive advantage. Scale creates procurement efficiencies, distribution cost advantages and multi-banner diversification that bolster long-term margin resilience and lower per-store fixed costs versus smaller rivals.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability DeteriorationA material drop in net income to ~$198M from prior ~$700M+ reduces internal funding capacity and signals weakening operating performance. Persistently lower profitability undermines ability to deleverage, invest in store upgrades, and sustain shareholder returns, raising structural execution risk.
Elevated LeverageHigh absolute debt (~$7.9B) and a weakened equity base constrain financial flexibility. With compressed earnings, leverage heightens sensitivity to interest and cash-flow volatility, limits strategic optionality (M&A or capex) and increases refinancing risk over the medium term.
Structurally Thin Retail Margins & ROE CompressionGrocery is a low-margin sector and Empire's recent margin pressure has driven ROE down to ~4%. Thin margins make earnings highly sensitive to cost inflation, supplier pressure, or promotional intensity, reducing room to invest and elevating the risk of further profit volatility.
Empire Co Cl A NV News
C15 FAQ
What was Empire Co Cl A NV’s price range in the past 12 months?
Empire Co Cl A NV lowest stock price was €27.00 and its highest was €35.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Empire Co Cl A NV’s market cap?
Empire Co Cl A NV’s market cap is €6.96B.
When is Empire Co Cl A NV’s upcoming earnings report date?
Empire Co Cl A NV’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 10, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Empire Co Cl A NV’s earnings last quarter?
Empire Co Cl A NV released its earnings results on Jun 18, 2026. The company reported €0.582 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.54 by €0.041.
Is Empire Co Cl A NV overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Empire Co Cl A NV’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Empire Co Cl A NV pay dividends?
Empire Co Cl A NV does not currently pay dividends.
What is Empire Co Cl A NV’s EPS estimate?
Empire Co Cl A NV’s EPS estimate is 0.64.
How many shares outstanding does Empire Co Cl A NV have?
Empire Co Cl A NV has 126,170,975 shares outstanding.
What happened to Empire Co Cl A NV’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Empire Co Cl A NV reported an EPS of €0.582 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.54. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Empire Co Cl A NV?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:C15
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Empire Co Cl A NV Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€33.63 (15.97% Upside)
€33.63 (15.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:C15 Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth €60.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Empire Co Cl A NV
Headquartered in Stellarton, Canada, Empire Company Limited, established in 1907, is a prominent player in Canadian food retail and related real estate. Its operations are bifurcated into Food Retailing, and Investments and Other Operations. Under its retail division, the company owns, affiliates with, or franchises approximately 1,600 stores nationwide, operating under well-known banners such as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy, Longo's, and Lawtons Drugs. Additionally, it oversees about 350 retail fuel stations and manages various e-commerce grocery platforms, including Voilà, Grocery Gateway, IGA.net, and ThriftyFoods.com. Within its investment segment, Empire holds a significant interest in Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust, which is dedicated to the ownership, operation, and development of commercial properties, particularly those anchored by grocery and pharmacy businesses, encompassing shopping centers, standalone units, and mixed-use developments. The company also possesses equity interests in Genstar partnerships, which are involved in residential real estate development across Ontario, Western Canada, and the United States.
C15 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€33.63
▲(15.97% Upside)