METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
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98.04 CAD
+1.42 (+1.47%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years MRU has been profitable.
- MRU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MRU has a Return On Assets of 6.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
- MRU has a Return On Equity (14.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MRU has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MRU outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRU 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
- The Profit Margin of MRU (4.44%) is better than 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.
- MRU's Operating Margin of 6.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- 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
- 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.
- 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 4.00. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRU's Altman-Z score of 4.00 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.
- MRU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.08) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 4 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.07%
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 Current ratio of 1.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that MRU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of MRU (0.53) is worse 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
- 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 Year3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.30 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MRU.
- 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 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.22, MRU is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MRU.
- MRU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MRU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MRU is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.27 |
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)2.19
PEG (5Y)2.61
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.92%
5. MRU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%, MRU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.39.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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
- 32.70% 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 (4/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
98.04
+1.42 (+1.47%)
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
Inst Owners45.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.76B
Revenue(TTM)22.18B
Net Income(TTM)983.70M
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (8.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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%
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)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.38 | ||
| P/B | 2.96 | ||
| P/tB | 19.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.27 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)5.69
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)7.92
OCFY8.08%
SpS104.72
BVpS33.15
TBVpS4.97
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)2.61
Graham Number60.03
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 | 4 |
F-Score7
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 Year3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
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.
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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.7%.