Corby Spirit and Wine Limited — Cyborg Score 6/10

Solid
Beverage Alcohol - Spirits, Wine & Ready-to-Drink Distribution

Strategic Profile

Corby's portfolio includes renowned owned brands such as J.P. Wiser's Canadian whiskies, Lamb's rum, Polar Ice vodka, and represents international brands like Jameson Irish whiskey, Beefeater gin, and Jacob's Creek wines through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A. In 2025, revenue reached $246.79 million (up 7.46%) with earnings of $27.43 million (up 14.71%), demonstrating steady growth in a mature market.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Q1 2026 showed net earnings growth of 8% and revenue growth of 16%, indicating recent momentum. However, earnings have declined by 3.5% per year over the past 5 years and the stock trades at 69.9% below estimated fair value, signaling valuation opportunity offset by longer-term headwinds. The company offers an attractive dividend yield of 6.20% with a 2025 payout ratio of 93.42%.

Top Insights

  • Recently increased quarterly dividend to CAD 0.23/share (4.5% increase), signaling confidence
  • Trading 69.9% below fair value estimate while underperforming the broader Canadian market by 30.5% returns
  • Two-segment business model with maximum revenue from Case Goods segment producing owned brands
  • Founded in 1859 and operates as subsidiary of Hiram Walker & Sons Limited

Named Competitors

  • Spirits & Wine Distribution — Global spirits and wine producer/distributor (affiliated with Corby)
  • Spirits & Wine Distribution — Major global spirits company with Canadian operations
  • Wine & Spirits Distribution — Alternative distribution channel for alcoholic beverages

Recent Developments

  • (Nov 2025) Q1 fiscal 2026 showed record quarterly revenue and announced 4.5% dividend increase to CAD $0.23/share
  • (Aug 2025) Strong Q4 and full-year fiscal 2025 results reported with dividend of $0.23/share
  • (Dec 2024) Corby SafeRides program expanded to Western Canada

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