METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
Current stock price
90.35 CAD
-2.53 (-2.72%)
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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.
- In the past 5 years MRU has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years MRU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MRU has a better Return On Assets (6.62%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- MRU has a Return On Equity (14.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.82%, MRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.08%. This is below the industry average of 11.23%.
| 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
- MRU's Profit Margin of 4.44% is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- 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 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 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
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MRU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MRU has an Altman-Z score of 3.88. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRU's Altman-Z score of 3.88 is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 81.25% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.08, MRU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% 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.
- MRU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
- MRU has a Current Ratio of 1.42. 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 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 9.49%, 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 3.71% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.49%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%8.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.66%
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 Y9.15%
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.36 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MRU.
- MRU's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MRU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.79), we can say MRU is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.95 indicates a correct valuation of MRU.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MRU is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- MRU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
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)2.01
PEG (5Y)2.36
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.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.07. MRU pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MRU grows each year by 10.60%, which is quite nice.
- 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 Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
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 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
MRU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MRU (4/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
90.35
-2.53 (-2.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners46.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.13B
Revenue(TTM)22.01B
Net Income(TTM)983.70M
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (18.2%)
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 | 18.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.41 | ||
| P/B | 2.73 | ||
| P/tB | 18.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
EPS(TTM)4.92
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY6.24%
OCF(TTM)7.92
OCFY8.77%
SpS104.72
BVpS33.15
TBVpS4.97
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)2.36
Graham Number60.5819 (-32.95%)
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 | 3.88 |
F-Score7
WACC7.13%
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)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 5Y4.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
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 5Y3.15%
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 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 5 / 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 32.7%.