Loblaw Companies Limiteds Basic Financial Analysis and Calculation Display

Abstract

For a company, financial analysis can help the company analyze its financing, investment, risk management, comparison with competitors and other issues to help company decision-makers make correct decisions. For the financial market, financial analysis can help investors understand the basic characteristics, current situation and future prospects of their target investment companies and help improve social and economic stability and development. This article is mainly based on a financial analysis of the current state of Loblaw Companies Limited (hereinafter referred to as Loblaw) in 2023. The research purpose of this article is to conduct an in-depth study of Loblaw by explaining the meaning and conceptual relationship of data collection, calculations and results, so that the public can have a more comprehensive understanding of the companys financial status in 2023. This paper uses literature analysis and data analysis research methods to mainly explore Loblaws risks, financing costs, current capital plans and capital structure. The data analysis models used include linear regression model, dividend discount model (DDM), capital asset pricing model (CAPM), weighted average cost of capital (WACC), net present value model (NPV). The data used for calculation comes from authoritative websites such as Yahoo Finance, Bank of Canada, and Loblaws official website. The results of the study found that Loblaw has a dominant position in the Canadian retail market. Loblaw is one company that relies more on debt financing. Its financing costs are lower than the industry average. Its capital structure has been very stable in recent years. The market has full confidence in Loblaw.