METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
Current stock price
91.43 CAD
+0.27 (+0.3%)
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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
- MRU had positive earnings in the past year.
- MRU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MRU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- MRU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.62%, MRU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 14.01%, MRU is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- MRU's Return On Invested Capital of 8.82% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRU is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MRU is below the industry average of 11.78%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.44%, MRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% 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.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.68%, MRU is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% 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.
- With a Gross Margin value of 19.86%, MRU is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- MRU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MRU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MRU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.89 indicates that MRU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRU has a Altman-Z score of 3.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 86.67% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MRU (4.08) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that 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 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.02%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.42 indicates that MRU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MRU's Current ratio of 1.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that MRU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.53, MRU is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.10% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MRU will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.37% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.15% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
EPS Next 5Y4.37%
Revenue Next Year3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y3.42%
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.
4. MRU.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.93, MRU is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MRU is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, MRU is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.14, the valuation of MRU can be described as correct.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.51, MRU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.14 |
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 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MRU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.6 |
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.
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)2.43
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
5. MRU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%, MRU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, MRU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MRU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
- MRU pays out 32.70% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- MRU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
MRU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MRU (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
91.43
+0.27 (+0.3%)
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)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Inst Owners46.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.36B
Revenue(TTM)22.18B
Net Income(TTM)983.70M
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (16.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
DP32.7%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
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)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.54 | ||
| P/B | 2.76 | ||
| P/tB | 18.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.6 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY6.2%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY6.17%
OCF(TTM)7.92
OCFY8.66%
SpS104.72
BVpS33.15
TBVpS4.97
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)2.43
Graham Number60.0253 (-34.35%)
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 | 3.89 |
F-Score7
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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 Y9.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
EPS Next 5Y4.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.3%
Revenue Next Year3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y3.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
EBIT growth 1Y4.38%
EBIT growth 3Y4.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.89%
EBIT Next Year45.94%
EBIT Next 3Y16.82%
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 4 / 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.
What is the profitability of MRU stock?
METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 5 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.7%.