METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MRU - CA59162N1096 - Common Stock
98.63 CAD
-1.17 (-1.17%)
Taking everything into account, MRU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MRU was compared to 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. MRU has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, MRU is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
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.
Each year in the past 5 years MRU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MRU (6.99%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MRU (14.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MRU's Return On Invested Capital of 9.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 50.00% 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 8.02%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.99% | ||
| ROE | 14.47% | ||
| ROIC | 9.05% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.62%, MRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% 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's Operating Margin of 6.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRU outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MRU has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.86%, MRU is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.62% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MRU is still 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.
The debt/assets ratio for MRU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MRU has an Altman-Z score of 4.11. This indicates that MRU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MRU has a Altman-Z score of 4.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRU outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MRU is 3.79, which is a good value as it means it would take MRU, 3.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.79, MRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that MRU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MRU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is amongst the best of the industry. MRU outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.95%
2.3 Liquidity
MRU has a Current Ratio of 1.30. 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 1.30. This is in the better half of the industry: MRU outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that MRU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MRU's Quick ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRU is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.93% 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.
MRU shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.71%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.93%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%10.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.45%
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 5.02% on average per year.
MRU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.93%
EPS Next 2Y10.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y5.02%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.79%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MRU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.68.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MRU is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, MRU is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.64, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MRU.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MRU.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say MRU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MRU is valued more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
MRU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.31 |
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)1.89
PEG (5Y)2.66
EPS Next 2Y10.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MRU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.48%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, MRU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
MRU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
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
MRU pays out 31.15% 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.
DP31.15%
EPS Next 2Y10.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
TSX:MRU (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
98.63
-1.17 (-1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.10B
Revenue(TTM)22.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts70
Price Target110.61 (12.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.6%
DP31.15%
Div Incr Years26
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.8%
Max EPS beat(2)1.71%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.8%
Max EPS beat(4)1.71%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.47%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.13%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.59%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.35%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.32%
PT rev (1m)1.44%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.23 | ||
| P/B | 3 | ||
| P/tB | 20.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.31 |
EPS(TTM)4.77
EY4.84%
EPS(NY)5.29
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)5.68
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)8.06
OCFY8.17%
SpS102.86
BVpS32.84
TBVpS4.9
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)2.66
Graham Number59.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.99% | ||
| ROE | 14.47% | ||
| ROCE | 11.92% | ||
| ROIC | 9.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.54% | ||
| OM | 6.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.62% | ||
| GM | 19.86% | ||
| FCFM | 5.52% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.11 |
F-Score8
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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)10.93%
EPS 3Y7.87%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%10.78%
EPS Next Y10.93%
EPS Next 2Y10.07%
EPS Next 3Y9.08%
EPS Next 5Y5.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.79%
EBIT growth 1Y5.58%
EBIT growth 3Y4.16%
EBIT growth 5Y3.89%
EBIT Next Year46.73%
EBIT Next 3Y17.22%
EBIT Next 5Y10.09%
FCF growth 1Y10.36%
FCF growth 3Y13.06%
FCF growth 5Y4.74%
OCF growth 1Y2.67%
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.
What is the valuation status of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) stock?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MRU stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 20.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.
How financially healthy is METRO INC/CN?
The financial health rating of METRO INC/CN (MRU.CA) is 6 / 10.