METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
90.39 CAD
-0.02 (-0.02%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, MRU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MRU was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MRU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MRU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MRU was profitable.
- 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
- MRU's Return On Assets of 6.62% is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- MRU's Return On Equity of 14.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
- MRU has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MRU outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRU is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
| 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 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.
- MRU has a Operating Margin of 6.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MRU outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
- 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: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- MRU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MRU is creating some value.
- MRU has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- An Altman-Z score of 3.89 indicates that MRU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRU has a better Altman-Z score (3.89) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MRU is 4.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MRU, 4.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.08, MRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.1%
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 Current ratio of 1.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 82.35% 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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.76% 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.
- Looking at the last year, MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.80% in the last 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)9.76%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%3.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.79 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MRU.
- MRU's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MRU is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MRU to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say MRU is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.66, MRU is valued correctly.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, MRU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.66 |
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.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MRU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of MRU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.80%, MRU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.29, MRU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
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 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 Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
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 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
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 4 / 10 to METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 18.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.75.
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%.