METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
Current stock price
91.09 CAD
+1.21 (+1.35%)
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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.
- 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 6.95% is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 14.56%, MRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 9.04%, MRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.52%, MRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 (6.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MRU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- MRU has a worse Gross Margin (19.88%) than 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MRU is still creating some value.
- MRU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MRU has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MRU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MRU has an Altman-Z score of 3.99. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.99, MRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRU has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.51. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MRU would need 3.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MRU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.51. This is amongst the best in 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that MRU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MRU has a better Current ratio (1.43) than 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.59, MRU is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. MRU.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.49% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.52% 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)9.49%
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.84% on average over the next years.
- 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
- 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
- MRU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.51.
- MRU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, MRU is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.08, the valuation of MRU can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRU is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.29. MRU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MRU is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MRU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.34 |
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)2.02
PEG (5Y)2.38
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.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% |
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 Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
- MRU pays out 32.29% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- MRU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
91.09
+1.21 (+1.35%)
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)08-11 2026-08-11
Inst Owners46.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.29B
Revenue(TTM)22.38B
Net Income(TTM)1.01B
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (17.24%)
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 | 18.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.4 | ||
| P/B | 2.78 | ||
| P/tB | 19.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.34 |
EPS(TTM)4.92
EY5.4%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)6.48
FCFY7.11%
OCF(TTM)8.76
OCFY9.61%
SpS105.68
BVpS32.77
TBVpS4.63
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)2.38
Graham Number60.2345 (-33.87%)
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 | 3.99 |
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
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%.