METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096

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94.17 CAD
-0.11 (-0.12%)
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This MRU.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MRU.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MRU had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MRU had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MRU has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MRU had a positive operating cash flow.
MRU.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMRU.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.62%, MRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MRU has a Return On Equity of 14.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MRU outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
  • MRU has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MRU outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRU is below the industry average of 11.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.62%
ROE 14.01%
ROIC 8.82%
ROA(3y)6.96%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)14.21%
ROE(5y)13.66%
ROIC(3y)9.08%
ROIC(5y)8.87%
MRU.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMRU.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.44%, MRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MRU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 6.68%, MRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MRU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.86%, MRU is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MRU has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.68%
PM (TTM) 4.44%
GM 19.86%
OM growth 3Y-1.01%
OM growth 5Y-0.21%
PM growth 3Y1.05%
PM growth 5Y0.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.28%
GM growth 5Y-0.04%
MRU.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMRU.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. MRU.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MRU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MRU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • MRU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MRU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MRU.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMRU.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MRU.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMRU.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • MRU has an Altman-Z score of 3.94. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MRU's Altman-Z score of 3.94 is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MRU is 4.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MRU, 4.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MRU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • MRU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating MRU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MRU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 4.08
Altman-Z 3.94
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.04%
MRU.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMRU.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.42 indicates that MRU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MRU has a better Current ratio (1.42) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • MRU has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that MRU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.53, MRU is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 0.53
MRU.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMRU.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. MRU.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MRU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.27%, which is quite good.
  • MRU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.78% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.80% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.27%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.3%

3.2 Future

  • MRU is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.37% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MRU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
EPS Next 5Y4.37%
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MRU.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMRU.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
MRU.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMRU.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. MRU.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MRU.
  • MRU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61, MRU is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.54, which indicates a correct valuation of MRU.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRU is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • MRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.5
Fwd PE 16.54
MRU.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMRU.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MRU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. MRU is more expensive than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MRU.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.7
EV/EBITDA 11.88
MRU.CA Per share dataMRU.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)2.51
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%

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5. MRU.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%, MRU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.40.
  • MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.74%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MRU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.60%!
  • MRU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • MRU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
MRU.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMRU.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • MRU pays out 32.70% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of MRU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.7%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
MRU.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMRU.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
MRU.CA Dividend Payout.MRU.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MRU.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MRU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

METRO INC/CN

TSX:MRU (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

94.17

-0.11 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-14
Inst Owners45.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.94B
Revenue(TTM)22.18B
Net Income(TTM)983.70M
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (13.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.74%
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
DP32.7%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date02-12
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.09%
Max EPS beat(2)1.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.09%
Max EPS beat(4)1.71%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.28%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.34%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.73%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.4%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.28%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.5
Fwd PE 16.54
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 16.7
P/OCF 11.89
P/B 2.84
P/tB 18.94
EV/EBITDA 11.88
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY5.13%
EPS(NY)5.69
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY5.99%
OCF(TTM)7.92
OCFY8.41%
SpS104.72
BVpS33.15
TBVpS4.97
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)2.51
Graham Number60.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.62%
ROE 14.01%
ROCE 11.63%
ROIC 8.82%
ROICexc 8.84%
ROICexgc 16.63%
OM 6.68%
PM (TTM) 4.44%
GM 19.86%
FCFM 5.38%
ROA(3y)6.96%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)14.21%
ROE(5y)13.66%
ROIC(3y)9.08%
ROIC(5y)8.87%
ROICexc(3y)9.12%
ROICexc(5y)8.96%
ROICexgc(3y)18.23%
ROICexgc(5y)18.62%
ROCE(3y)11.97%
ROCE(5y)11.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.62%
OM growth 3Y-1.01%
OM growth 5Y-0.21%
PM growth 3Y1.05%
PM growth 5Y0.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.28%
GM growth 5Y-0.04%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 4.08
Debt/EBITDA 2.19
Cap/Depr 79.95%
Cap/Sales 2.18%
Interest Coverage 8.14
Cash Conversion 80.37%
Profit Quality 121.38%
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 0.53
Altman-Z 3.94
F-Score7
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)105.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.98%
Profit Quality(3y)108.31%
Profit Quality(5y)108.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.27%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.45%
EPS Next Y9.26%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
EPS Next 5Y4.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.3%
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
EBIT growth 1Y4.38%
EBIT growth 3Y4.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.89%
EBIT Next Year46.33%
EBIT Next 3Y17.33%
EBIT Next 5Y9.41%
FCF growth 1Y39.21%
FCF growth 3Y13.06%
FCF growth 5Y4.74%
OCF growth 1Y9.94%
OCF growth 3Y5.68%
OCF growth 5Y3.19%

METRO INC/CN / MRU.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MRU.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for METRO INC/CN?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for METRO INC/CN?

METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of METRO INC/CN based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 19.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.84.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MRU stock?

The dividend rating of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.7%.