METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
93.76 CAD
-0.96 (-1.01%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
This MRU.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall MRU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MRU against 16 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 expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. MRU.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MRU had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MRU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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's Return On Assets of 6.62% is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 14.01%, MRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MRU (8.82%) 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 9.39%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.44%, MRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MRU (6.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MRU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- MRU's Gross Margin of 19.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRU is outperformed by 81.25% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for MRU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MRU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- MRU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.94 indicates that MRU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRU's Altman-Z score of 3.94 is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 81.25% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MRU (4.08) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that MRU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MRU (0.65) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.94 |
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.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.42, MRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 87.50% 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.
- 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 3.80% 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)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 4.21% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.74%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y4.21%
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y2.99%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.41, the valuation of MRU can be described as rather expensive.
- 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 (26.15), we can say MRU is valued slightly cheaper.
- MRU is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.25.
- 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 24.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.25 |
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of MRU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)2.5
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
5. MRU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MRU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.38.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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%
MRU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MRU (3/11/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
93.76
-0.96 (-1.01%)
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)04-14 2026-04-14
Inst Owners45.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.00B
Revenue(TTM)22.18B
Net Income(TTM)983.70M
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (13.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
DP32.7%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.92 | ||
| P/B | 2.85 | ||
| P/tB | 19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)5.6
FCFY5.97%
OCF(TTM)7.86
OCFY8.39%
SpS103.96
BVpS32.91
TBVpS4.94
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)2.5
Graham Number59.81
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 | 3.94 |
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)10.27%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%5.45%
EPS Next Y10.74%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y4.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.3%
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y2.99%
EBIT growth 1Y4.38%
EBIT growth 3Y4.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.89%
EBIT Next Year46.33%
EBIT Next 3Y17.33%
EBIT Next 5Y9.23%
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 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.
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 19.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.85.
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%.