Empire Co Cl A NV (EMPA1N) Stock Price & Analysis
EMPA1N Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- MXN 671.19 - MXN 688.67
- 52-Week Range
- MXN 671.19 - MXN 763.40
- Previous Close
- MXN 688.67
- Volume
- 0
- Average Volume (3M)
- 42
- Market Cap
- MXN 148.70B
- Enterprise Value
- MXN 19.15B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- MXN 320.00M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- MXN 7.78B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 51.1
- Beta
- -0.08
- Next Earnings
- Dec 10, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 10.18
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 2.03%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation
Positive operating and free cash flow, with TTM improvement, gives Empire internal funding capacity for stores, technology and other initiatives. This supports expansion and resilience, although coverage remains moderate relative to broader funding needs.
Operating Leverage
Three consecutive quarters of operating leverage, higher EBITDA margin and efficiency gains indicate that productivity initiatives are translating into better economics. If sustained, these gains can offset grocery cost pressure and support earnings growth as the store base expands.
Store Expansion And Market Position
A higher store-opening plan and positive performance from recently opened locations can expand Empire's physical reach and future sales capacity. Continued footprint growth also reinforces its position across Canadian banners and creates more scale for shared systems and services.
Bears Say
Profitability Deterioration
TTM net and EBIT margins are far below historical levels, showing that steady revenue is not converting into comparable earnings. Persistent operating-cost or below-gross-profit pressure would weaken returns, reduce reinvestment capacity, and make future growth less accretive.
Elevated Leverage
Debt-to-equity near 1.57 and rising total debt leave less flexibility for a capital-intensive expansion program. With ROE down to about 3.8%, the existing capital structure has weaker earnings support, increasing the importance of sustained cash generation.
Cost And Gross-Margin Pressure
Flat gross margin amid supply-chain and fuel costs limits the benefit of sales growth in an already low-margin business. If these pressures persist, Empire may need continued productivity gains merely to protect profitability rather than expand margins and returns.
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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.
- Sector
- Consumerdefensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- CEO
- Pierre St-Laurent
- Employees
- 130,000
- Website
- www.empireco.ca
- Address
- 115 King Street, Stellarton, NS, B0K 1S0, CA
Empire Co Cl A NV (EMPA1N) Earnings & Revenues
EMPA1N Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was strongly constructive. Empire reported record EPS, improving EBITDA margins, operating leverage, sales growth, expanding market share in full-service, a raised store-opening plan, and continued progress in ecommerce and strategic growth initiatives. The main challenges were a cautious, value-focused consumer, softer industry tonnage, flat gross margin due to supply-chain and fuel costs, and uncertainty surrounding trade tensions. Management nevertheless maintained its fiscal 2027 outlook and expressed confidence in its strategy and execution.
View all MX:EMPA1N earnings summariesEMPA1N Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 2 | 0 | 10 |
