METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
Current stock price
89.37 CAD
-1.48 (-1.63%)
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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.
- In the past year MRU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- MRU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years MRU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MRU's Return On Assets of 6.95% is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
- MRU has a Return On Equity (14.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MRU (9.04%) 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 8.54%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.95% | ||
| ROE | 14.56% | ||
| ROIC | 9.04% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (4.52%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- MRU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MRU (6.71%) 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.
- MRU's Gross Margin of 19.88% 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 | 6.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.52% | ||
| GM | 19.88% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MRU is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MRU has less shares outstanding
- MRU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MRU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MRU has an Altman-Z score of 3.98. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRU has a Altman-Z score of 3.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MRU is 3.51, which is a good value as it means it would take MRU, 3.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MRU's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.51 is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that MRU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MRU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65. This is in the better half of the industry: MRU outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
- MRU has a Current Ratio of 1.43. 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 1.43. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
- MRU has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. 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's Quick ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRU is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
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 9.49%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, MRU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.78% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.52% in the last year.
- MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.10% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.49%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%8.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.66%
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 5.84% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MRU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
EPS Next 5Y5.84%
Revenue Next Year3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y3.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.16, MRU is valued on the expensive side.
- MRU's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MRU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.78, the valuation of MRU can be described as correct.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.68. MRU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MRU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MRU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
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.
- MRU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.98
PEG (5Y)2.34
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
5. MRU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MRU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.81%.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.01. MRU pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MRU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% |
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
- 32.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MRU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MRU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.29%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
MRU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MRU (4/29/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
89.37
-1.48 (-1.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Industry Strength25.98
Industry Growth54.48
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-11 2026-08-11
Inst Owners46.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.92B
Revenue(TTM)22.38B
Net Income(TTM)1.01B
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (19.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
DP32.29%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date02-12 2026-02-12 (0.4075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.68%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.09%
Max EPS beat(4)1.71%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.62%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.57%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.75%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.38%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.3%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.73 | ||
| P/tB | 19.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
EPS(TTM)4.92
EY5.51%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)6.48
FCFY7.25%
OCF(TTM)8.76
OCFY9.8%
SpS105.68
BVpS32.77
TBVpS4.63
PEG (NY)1.98
PEG (5Y)2.34
Graham Number60.2345 (-32.6%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.95% | ||
| ROE | 14.56% | ||
| ROCE | 11.92% | ||
| ROIC | 9.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.51% | ||
| OM | 6.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.52% | ||
| GM | 19.88% | ||
| FCFM | 6.13% |
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 Turnover1.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 135.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.98 |
F-Score7
WACC7.13%
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)9.49%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%8.43%
EPS Next Y9.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
EPS Next 5Y5.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.66%
Revenue Next Year3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y3.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y4.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.89%
EBIT Next Year45.94%
EBIT Next 3Y16.82%
EBIT Next 5Y9.54%
FCF growth 1Y44.87%
FCF growth 3Y13.06%
FCF growth 5Y4.74%
OCF growth 1Y18.63%
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 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 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.29%.