METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
Current stock price
95.65 CAD
-1.16 (-1.2%)
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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.
1. MRU.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MRU was profitable.
- MRU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years MRU has always been profitable.
- MRU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MRU's Return On Assets of 6.62% is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- MRU's Return On Equity of 14.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
- MRU has a Return On Invested Capital (8.82%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MRU is below the industry average of 11.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MRU has remained more or less at the same level.
- MRU has a Operating Margin (6.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MRU has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of MRU (19.86%) is worse than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MRU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MRU has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, MRU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MRU has an Altman-Z score of 3.97. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRU's Altman-Z score of 3.97 is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- MRU has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.08. This is a neutral value as MRU would need 4.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.08, MRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating MRU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.65, MRU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.14%
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.
- MRU has a worse Quick ratio (0.53) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
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.
- MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.80%.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.15% on average over the next years.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. MRU.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MRU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.80.
- MRU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- MRU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.80, which indicates a correct valuation of MRU.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, MRU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MRU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MRU is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MRU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
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)2.14
PEG (5Y)2.55
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
5. MRU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MRU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.40, MRU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MRU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MRU grows each year by 10.60%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 32.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MRU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- MRU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.7%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
MRU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MRU (3/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
95.65
-1.16 (-1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-14 2026-04-14
Inst Owners45.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.34B
Revenue(TTM)22.18B
Net Income(TTM)983.70M
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (11.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-02-12 (0.4075)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.13 | ||
| P/B | 2.9 | ||
| P/tB | 19.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY5.05%
EPS(NY)5.69
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)5.61
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)7.89
OCFY8.24%
SpS104.27
BVpS33.01
TBVpS4.95
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)2.55
Graham Number59.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.97 |
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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 19.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.9.
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%.