TSE:CTC

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (CTC.TO)

209.00
-1.00 (0.48%)
as of Sep 9, 2026, 2:14:21 pm Market Open.
125 watching
0
Investor Insights
star iconSep 9, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (CTC-T) faces challenges as a retail stock due to the inherent difficulty of establishing a competitive moat in the sector, with the exception of giants like Walmart and Costco. However, the company has improved operational efficiency, making it an appealing option, albeit one that some experts view as more discretionary and sensitive to economic pressures such as inflation and fluctuations in oil prices. In contrast, some analysts prefer ATD, particularly noting its recent strategic partnership with Tim Hortons, which suggests a more resilient business model with a growing loyalty ecosystem. While Canadian Tire shows promise and is not perceived as expensive, concerns about big-ticket sales and tariffs slightly temper enthusiasm. Therefore, while CTC may hold potential, its discretionary nature in a challenging retail landscape raises questions about its momentum going forward.

consensus icon
Consensus
Neutral
valuation icon
Valuation
Fair Value
review icon
Similar
ATD,ATD
BUY
Not a bad entry point.
DON'T BUY
Retail sales look sloppy. Not a high growth.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on May 15 up 3%)
BUY
Should recover with the economy. Good franchise.
BUY
Have a plan to improve margins in next 1.5/2 years. Good mngmnt. Great hold.
DON'T BUY
Expect retailers will have a tough time.
DON'T BUY
Have been shorting. 4.5 X debt to cash flow which will continue to grow.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Apr 5/01 up 9%) Good earnings report. Good value (low valuation) Would buy more at $23.40.
DON'T BUY
Easy money has been made. Buy under $20.
SELL
Prefers Sears. Debt to cash flow is at 4 1/2times, therefor they will have trouble rolling out their big box stores. Strong competition from Wal-Mart, Home Depot. Auto sector could get competition from US firms moving in.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Jun 7/00 no change)
DON'T BUY
Needs work on getting sales and improving customer service. Well positioned. A lot of competition.
DON'T BUY
Internal growth rate is smaller than other retailers. Competition.
TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Jun 7/00 down 7%) At least it beat the market.
DON'T BUY
Money moving back into techs. Quarterly results not good. Still finding itself.
Showing 181 to 195 of 221 entries