METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096
97.99 CAD
-1.57 (-1.58%)
Last: Feb 24, 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. MRU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MRU does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- MRU had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.62%, MRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRU has a Return On Equity (14.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MRU's Return On Invested Capital of 8.82% 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 8.50%.
| 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.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.68%, MRU is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MRU has remained more or less at the same level.
- MRU has a Gross Margin of 19.86%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MRU underperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
- MRU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.68% | ||
| 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.
- MRU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MRU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MRU has an Altman-Z score of 4.01. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MRU has a better Altman-Z score (4.01) than 82.35% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MRU (4.08) is better than 88.24% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC7.16%
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.
- MRU has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that MRU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MRU's Quick ratio of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRU is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
| 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 10.27% 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.10% on average over the past years.
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 4.21% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MRU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.74%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y4.21%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.99%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.29, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MRU.
- 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 (26.98), we can say MRU is valued slightly cheaper.
- MRU is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.98.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRU is on the same level as its industry peers.
- MRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.01.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MRU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MRU is more expensive than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MRU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.34 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of MRU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)2.61
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MRU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.69%.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.23.
- MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% |
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 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
- 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 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
TSX:MRU (2/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
97.99
-1.57 (-1.58%)
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 Cap20.90B
Revenue(TTM)22.18B
Net Income(TTM)983.70M
Analysts72
Price Target106.79 (8.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% |
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)-3.45%
PT rev (3m)-2.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.46 | ||
| P/B | 2.98 | ||
| P/tB | 19.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.34 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY5.89%
FCF(TTM)5.6
FCFY5.71%
OCF(TTM)7.86
OCFY8.02%
SpS103.96
BVpS32.91
TBVpS4.94
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)2.61
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 | 4.01 |
F-Score7
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC1.23
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 Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.99%
EBIT growth 1Y4.38%
EBIT growth 3Y4.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.89%
EBIT Next Year46.6%
EBIT Next 3Y17.22%
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 20.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.98.
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%.