METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MRU - CA59162N1096 - Common Stock
97.57 CAD
-0.7 (-0.71%)
Overall MRU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MRU against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. MRU has an average financial health and profitability rating. MRU is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. MRU also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes MRU very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
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.
1.2 Ratios
- MRU has a Return On Assets of 6.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- MRU's Return On Equity of 14.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MRU (9.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MRU is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.99% | ||
| ROE | 14.47% | ||
| ROIC | 9.05% |
ROA(3y)6.96%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)14.21%
ROE(5y)13.66%
ROIC(3y)9.08%
ROIC(5y)8.87%
1.3 Margins
- MRU's Profit Margin of 4.62% is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MRU has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.76%, MRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MRU has remained more or less at the same level.
- MRU's Gross Margin of 19.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRU is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
- MRU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.62% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MRU is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MRU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MRU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- MRU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MRU has an Altman-Z score of 4.10. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.10, MRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MRU is 3.79, which is a good value as it means it would take MRU, 3.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MRU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that MRU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MRU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- MRU has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that MRU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MRU has a Current ratio of 1.30. This is in the better half of the industry: MRU outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that MRU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MRU has a Quick ratio of 0.51. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MRU underperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.93% over the past year.
- MRU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.78% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.71% in the past 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)10.93%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%10.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.45%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MRU will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.52% on average per year.
- MRU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.74%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y4.52%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.3%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MRU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.45.
- MRU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- MRU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- MRU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.47.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRU is on the same level as its industry peers.
- MRU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MRU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MRU is more expensive than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MRU does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of MRU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.51%, MRU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.00, MRU pays a better dividend. On top of this MRU pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MRU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.60%!
- MRU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
- MRU pays out 31.15% 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.
DP31.15%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
TSX:MRU (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
97.57
-0.7 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27
Inst Owners45.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.88B
Revenue(TTM)22.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts70
Price Target110.61 (13.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
DP31.15%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.8%
Max EPS beat(2)1.71%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.8%
Max EPS beat(4)1.71%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.47%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.13%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.59%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.35%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.32%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.1 | ||
| P/B | 2.97 | ||
| P/tB | 19.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.2 |
EPS(TTM)4.77
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)5.28
Fwd EY5.41%
FCF(TTM)5.68
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)8.06
OCFY8.26%
SpS102.86
BVpS32.84
TBVpS4.9
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)2.63
Graham Number59.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.99% | ||
| ROE | 14.47% | ||
| ROCE | 11.92% | ||
| ROIC | 9.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.54% | ||
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.62% | ||
| GM | 19.86% | ||
| FCFM | 5.52% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.1 |
F-Score8
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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)10.93%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%10.78%
EPS Next Y10.74%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y4.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.3%
EBIT growth 1Y5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y4.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.89%
EBIT Next Year46.6%
EBIT Next 3Y17.22%
EBIT Next 5Y9.57%
FCF growth 1Y10.36%
FCF growth 3Y13.06%
FCF growth 5Y4.74%
OCF growth 1Y2.67%
OCF growth 3Y5.68%
OCF growth 5Y3.19%
METRO INC/CN / MRU.CA 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 3 / 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 6 / 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 20.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.97.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MRU stock?
The dividend rating of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.15%.