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Grocery Stores Industry Overview

The Grocery Stores industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector, includes 17 publicly traded companies with a combined market capitalization of $191.67B. The industry is led by Loblaw Companies Limited (L.TO), The Kroger Co. (KR), George Weston Limited (WN.TO).

Among the 17 listed Grocery Stores companies, market capitalizations range from $70.42B (Loblaw Companies Limited) down to $8.05B (Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.), highlighting the wide size disparity across the industry. The average market cap across the industry is $11.27B, reflecting a mix of established large-cap players and smaller growth-oriented companies.

Grocery Stores Industry Valuation

The Grocery Stores industry currently trades at an average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.6. This elevated multiple indicates that investors are pricing in strong future earnings growth across Grocery Stores companies.

Grocery Stores Dividend Profile

11 out of 17 Grocery Stores companies (65%) currently pay dividends to shareholders. The average dividend yield across dividend-paying Grocery Stores stocks is 2.21%. The high proportion of dividend payers suggests Grocery Stores is a mature, cash-generating industry that rewards income-focused investors.

Largest Grocery Stores Companies by Market Cap

Company Ticker Market Cap P/E Ratio
Loblaw Companies Limited L.TO $70.42B 27.4
The Kroger Co. KR $39.80B 41.9
George Weston Limited WN.TO $36.05B 35.4
Metro Inc. MRU.TO $18.84B 19.1
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. SFM $8.05B 16.4

The table above shows the top 5 Grocery Stores companies ranked by market capitalization. P/E ratios reflect trailing twelve months earnings where available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the largest Grocery Stores company? The largest Grocery Stores company by market capitalization is Loblaw Companies Limited (L.TO), valued at $70.42B. Use the full listing below to explore all Grocery Stores companies and compare their financials.

How many Grocery Stores stocks are there? There are 17 publicly traded Grocery Stores companies listed on major US exchanges, ranging from Loblaw Companies Limited (L.TO) to Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) by market capitalization. This directory spans 1 pages, with all companies sorted by market cap for easy comparison.

How many Grocery Stores stocks pay dividends? 11 of the 17 Grocery Stores companies (65%) currently distribute dividends. The average yield among payers is 2.21%. Dividend policies vary significantly across Grocery Stores companies — browse individual stock pages for the latest yield and payout details.

What is the average P/E ratio for Grocery Stores stocks? The average trailing P/E ratio for the Grocery Stores industry is 25.6x. Individual company valuations can vary widely — click through to any stock page for detailed valuation metrics.

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StockVS provides detailed fundamental data, historical price charts, and side-by-side comparisons for all 17 Grocery Stores companies. Browse individual stock pages for in-depth analysis, or use our comparison tool to evaluate two Grocery Stores stocks head to head. All data is updated regularly to reflect the latest available financials.