METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:MRU • CA59162N1096

95.62 CAD
+2.51 (+2.7%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MRU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MRU against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. MRU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MRU is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MRU had a positive operating cash flow.
MRU.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMRU.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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's Return On Equity of 14.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 52.94% of 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.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRU is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
Industry RankSector 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%
MRU.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMRU.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.44%, MRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% 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.
  • 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 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • MRU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MRU.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMRU.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MRU has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for MRU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MRU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MRU.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMRU.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MRU.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMRU.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • MRU has an Altman-Z score of 3.98. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MRU (3.98) is better 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MRU (0.65) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 4.08
Altman-Z 3.98
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.14%
MRU.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMRU.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • 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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 0.53
MRU.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMRU.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.76% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.80% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.76%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%3.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%

3.2 Future

  • MRU is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.52% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MRU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.74%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y4.52%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.3%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MRU.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMRU.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
MRU.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMRU.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MRU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.88.
  • MRU's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.25. MRU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.57, which indicates a correct valuation of MRU.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MRU.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.50, MRU is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.88
Fwd PE 16.57
MRU.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMRU.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.13
EV/EBITDA 12.13
MRU.CA Per share dataMRU.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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)1.85
PEG (5Y)2.56
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MRU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.80%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.29.
  • MRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.8%

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
MRU.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMRU.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

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%
MRU.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMRU.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
MRU.CA Dividend Payout.MRU.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MRU.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

METRO INC/CN

TSX:MRU (2/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

95.62

+2.51 (+2.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-14
Inst Owners45.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.46B
Revenue(TTM)22.18B
Net Income(TTM)983.70M
Analysts70
Price Target110.61 (15.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.8%
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
DP32.7%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date02-12
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.74%
Max EPS beat(2)1.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.74%
Max EPS beat(4)1.71%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.48%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.47%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.42%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.52%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.88
Fwd PE 16.57
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 17.13
P/OCF 12.2
P/B 2.91
P/tB 19.43
EV/EBITDA 12.13
EPS(TTM)4.81
EY5.03%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)5.58
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)7.84
OCFY8.2%
SpS103.65
BVpS32.81
TBVpS4.92
PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)2.56
Graham Number59.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.98
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
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)9.76%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%3.43%
EPS Next Y10.74%
EPS Next 2Y9.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y4.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.3%
EBIT growth 1Y4.38%
EBIT growth 3Y4.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.89%
EBIT Next Year46.6%
EBIT Next 3Y17.22%
EBIT Next 5Y9.57%
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 19.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.91.


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%.