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TSE:CTC

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (CTC.TO)

215.00
-11.96 (5.27%)
as of Aug 19, 2026, 2:27:25 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 19, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Experts generally express cautious optimism about Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (CTC-T). One expert highlights the challenges faced by retail companies in establishing a strong competitive moat, noting that while CTC has improved operational efficiencies, it still falls short compared to more robust competitors like ATD. Additionally, concerns about discretionary spending driven by economic factors such as oil shocks and inflation are pointed out, indicating potential risks for CTC's performance. The other expert prefers ATD due to its recent innovative loyalty initiatives and overall growth strategy, suggesting that while CTC is valued fairly, it may not be the best investment choice amidst rising costs related to tariffs and big-ticket items. Both reviews underscore the competitive landscape of retail and the importance of resilience in economic downturns.

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Fair Value
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BUY
His model price is $83.65, a positive differential.
HOLD
Very strong period of the year for them. Stock has performed quite nicely.
HOLD
More emphasis on financials now, which is good. He has lightened up on this stock because it seemed to be kind of stuck slow gear.
COMMENT
Valuation is around 17Xearnings and is substantially higher than its peers.
WAIT
Likes this company a lot. Diversified. Has the right price points and good locations. A good brand name. Reporting shortly, so would wait to see what this shows before buying.
DON'T BUY
There is some reasonably significant risks in retail. One of the concerns in the market right now is economic slowdown, which will affect the consumer. Amongst the retailer stocks, there is general pervasive weakness with more volatility.
BUY
Great restructuring story and has done well over the last couple of years. Now back to the cyclicality of this industry. Don't buy for fast growth for the next couple of years but it will probably grow this 10/12% which is not bad.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick March 16/06. Up 6.5%.) Still likes.
HOLD
The premier retailer in Canada. If you want to be in retailing, this is one you have to own. This stock seems to have topped out and is coming down, probably due to fear of a weaker economy.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 13/05. Up 2%.) Has not performed as well as he would have thought. At the tail end of a market cycle, it typically gets up to about 2.5 X book value which would be around $80.
BUY
If you are going to be in the retail space, you want to be with a retailer that's growing such as this. They launched some very large format stores over the last couple of years that have been quite successful. Expects that this will continue. A story that can keep getting better, both on revenue and margins.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Has had a great move over the past couple of years. Not a big fan of retailing right now, but this is probably more of a defensive retail. Would be inclined to own on a downturn.
BUY
Low to mid P/E multiples. Good management.
DON'T BUY
His valuation is in the $50/60 range which is where it is sitting right now. They'll do OK, but their margins are starting to decline because their sales are starting to even out.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick April 7/05. Up 6%.) Likes this stock a lot and feels it has miles to go. Just grows and grows despite competition. Ususally tops out at 2.5 X book and is currently at 2 X book, so has about 25% to go.
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