TSE:ELF
E-L Financial (ELF.TO)
6 expert ratings on E-L Financial (ELF.TO) in the last 12 months: 6 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell. Latest rating: PAST TOP PICK by The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research) on Oct 15, 2026.
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Premium contentWe again reiterate ELF as a TOP PICK. The owner of Empire Life continues to see good progress on its corporate ledger of investments. This is creating a strong cash reserve position. It trades at 4x earnings, under book value and supports a 20% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $15.50) to $17.00, looking to achieve $19.50 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 0.9%
Premium contentWe reiterate ELF as a TOP PICK. It trades at 5x earnings, under book value and supports a 14% ROE. Latest earnings showed a healthy growth in cash reserves, all on the back of improving operations. We continue to recommend a stop at $15.50, looking to achieve $20.00 - upside potential of 17%. Yield 0.9%
Premium contentWe again reiterate ELF, Empire Life, as a TOP PICK. The business is steady and boring and producing growing cash reserves on the back of 19% returns on its investments and 14% ROE. It trades under book value at 5x earnings. We continue to recommend a stop at $15.50, looking to achieve $21.00 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 0.9%
Premium contentWe reiterate ELF, Empire Life, as a TOP PICK. The business is steady and boring and producing growing cash reserves on the back of 19% returns on its investments. Equity value per share (reported recently as $25.45) is well above current share prices. It trades at only 5x earnings and generates a ROE of 14%. We continue to recommend a stop at $15.50, looking to achieve $19.50 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 0.9%
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Premium contentELF offers investments and insurance and includes Empire Life. It trades at 4x earnings, under book value, and supports a ROE of 14%. Recently reported earnings demonstrated a 57% in net income and growing cash reserves. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $12.00, looking to achieve $17.50 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 1.1%
Good company, but institutional coverage not picking it up. Very good business with strong dividend. Thinly traded shares, but good for retail investors. Revenues continue to rise with excellent profits.
Lyle Stein
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E-L Financial (ELF.TO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is E-L Financial stock symbol?
E-L Financial is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol ELF.TO (previously ELF-T on Stockchase) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (ELF-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:ELF or ELF.TO
Is E-L Financial a buy or a sell?
6 expert ratings on E-L Financial (ELF.TO) in the last 12 months: 6 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell. Latest rating: PAST TOP PICK by The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research) on Oct 15, 2026. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for E-L Financial.
Is E-L Financial a good investment or a top pick?
E-L Financial was recommended as a Top Pick by The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research) on 2026-10-15. Read the latest stock experts ratings for E-L Financial.
Why is E-L Financial stock dropping?
Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for E-L Financial.
Is E-L Financial worth watching?
E-L Financial is followed by 29 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
What is E-L Financial stock price?
On 2026-11-03, E-L Financial (ELF.TO) stock closed at a price of $19.56.
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Our PAST TOP PICK with ELF has achieved its target at $19.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and maintaining a stop at $17.00.