METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
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91.16 CAD
+0.1 (+0.11%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years MRU has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MRU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MRU has a Return On Assets of 6.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
- MRU has a Return On Equity (14.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MRU's Return On Invested Capital of 9.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
- MRU has a better Profit Margin (4.52%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- MRU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- MRU's Operating Margin of 6.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 52.94% of 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MRU is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MRU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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 3.99. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.99, MRU belongs to the best 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.51 is amongst the best of 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65. This is in the better half of the industry: MRU outperforms 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.
- The Current ratio of MRU (1.43) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that MRU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MRU has a worse Quick ratio (0.59) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
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.
- MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.52%.
- 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)3.52%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.66%
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 5.84% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.21% on average over the next years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.53, the valuation of MRU can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MRU.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. MRU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.09, which indicates a correct valuation of MRU.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MRU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MRU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.33 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of MRU 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%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, MRU pays a better dividend. On top of this MRU pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MRU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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 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
- 32.29% 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.
DP32.29%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y8.28%
MRU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:MRU (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
91.16
+0.1 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Industry Strength25.98
Industry Growth54.48
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 Cap19.30B
Revenue(TTM)22.38B
Net Income(TTM)1.01B
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (17.15%)
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 | 18.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.41 | ||
| P/B | 2.78 | ||
| P/tB | 19.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.33 |
EPS(TTM)4.92
EY5.4%
EPS(NY)5.67
Fwd EY6.21%
FCF(TTM)6.48
FCFY7.1%
OCF(TTM)8.76
OCFY9.6%
SpS105.68
BVpS32.77
TBVpS4.63
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)2.38
Graham Number60.2345 (-33.92%)
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%.