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Metro TSX:MRU Stock Report

Last Price

CA$69.90

Market Cap

CA$15.7b

7D

-0.9%

1Y

-9.4%

Updated

24 Apr, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

MRU Stock Overview

Metro Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Canada.

MRU fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends4/6

Metro Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Metro
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceCA$69.90
52 Week HighCA$78.88
52 Week LowCA$65.43
Beta0.036
1 Month Change-3.39%
3 Month Change-1.49%
1 Year Change-9.35%
3 Year Change24.33%
5 Year Change43.62%
Change since IPO17,106.20%

Recent News & Updates

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Metro (TSE:MRU)

Apr 17
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Metro (TSE:MRU)

Getting In Cheap On Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Is Unlikely

Apr 01
Getting In Cheap On Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Is Unlikely

Is Metro (TSE:MRU) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 26
Is Metro (TSE:MRU) Using Too Much Debt?

Recent updates

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Metro (TSE:MRU)

Apr 17
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Metro (TSE:MRU)

Getting In Cheap On Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Is Unlikely

Apr 01
Getting In Cheap On Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Is Unlikely

Is Metro (TSE:MRU) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 26
Is Metro (TSE:MRU) Using Too Much Debt?

The CEO Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Might See A Pay Rise On The Horizon

Jan 24
The CEO Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Might See A Pay Rise On The Horizon

The Return Trends At Metro (TSE:MRU) Look Promising

Jan 17
The Return Trends At Metro (TSE:MRU) Look Promising

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Metro (TSE:MRU) Passed With Ease

Jan 02
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Metro (TSE:MRU) Passed With Ease

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E Ratio

Dec 18
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E Ratio

Estimating The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)

Dec 01
Estimating The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)

Is Metro (TSE:MRU) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 03
Is Metro (TSE:MRU) Using Too Much Debt?

Returns At Metro (TSE:MRU) Are On The Way Up

Oct 19
Returns At Metro (TSE:MRU) Are On The Way Up

Metro (TSE:MRU) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Sep 22
Metro (TSE:MRU) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Shares Could Be 43% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 23
Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Shares Could Be 43% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Does Metro (TSE:MRU) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jul 27
Does Metro (TSE:MRU) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Slowing Rates Of Return At Metro (TSE:MRU) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jul 11
Slowing Rates Of Return At Metro (TSE:MRU) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Here's Why We Think Metro (TSE:MRU) Is Well Worth Watching

Jun 13
Here's Why We Think Metro (TSE:MRU) Is Well Worth Watching

Are Investors Undervaluing Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) By 21%?

May 17
Are Investors Undervaluing Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) By 21%?

Does Metro (TSE:MRU) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 22
Does Metro (TSE:MRU) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Metro's (TSE:MRU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jan 28
Metro's (TSE:MRU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Is Metro (TSE:MRU) A Risky Investment?

Jan 06
Is Metro (TSE:MRU) A Risky Investment?

With EPS Growth And More, Metro (TSE:MRU) Makes An Interesting Case

Nov 17
With EPS Growth And More, Metro (TSE:MRU) Makes An Interesting Case

Metro (TSE:MRU) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Sep 07
Metro (TSE:MRU) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)

Aug 25
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)

Does Metro (TSE:MRU) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Aug 12
Does Metro (TSE:MRU) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Metro (TSE:MRU) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

May 29
Metro (TSE:MRU) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

A Look At The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)

May 14
A Look At The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)

Metro (TSE:MRU) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Feb 16
Metro (TSE:MRU) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Metro's (TSE:MRU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jan 29
Metro's (TSE:MRU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Shareholders Will Likely Find Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) CEO Compensation Acceptable

Jan 20
Shareholders Will Likely Find Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) CEO Compensation Acceptable

Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Nov 26
Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Shareholder Returns

MRUCA Consumer RetailingCA Market
7D-0.9%1.9%1.2%
1Y-9.4%9.6%6.1%

Return vs Industry: MRU underperformed the Canadian Consumer Retailing industry which returned 7.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: MRU underperformed the Canadian Market which returned 3.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is MRU's price volatile compared to industry and market?
MRU volatility
MRU Average Weekly Movement1.9%
Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement2.9%
Market Average Movement9.1%
10% most volatile stocks in CA Market18.1%
10% least volatile stocks in CA Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: MRU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: MRU's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
194797,000Eric La Flechewww.metro.ca

Metro Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Canada. The company operates supermarkets, discount, neighborhood, and specialty stores that provide fresh and grocery products, baked goods, prepared food products, meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, frozen food products, bakery products, delicatessen items, and pastries. It also manufactures ready-to-eat meals, salads, dips, pastries, pies, breads, and cakes; generic drugs under Pro Doc trademark; and provides online grocery shopping services.

Metro Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Metro's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
MRU fundamental statistics
Market capCA$15.73b
Earnings (TTM)CA$1.01b
Revenue (TTM)CA$21.03b

15.5x

P/E Ratio

0.7x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
MRU income statement (TTM)
RevenueCA$21.03b
Cost of RevenueCA$16.89b
Gross ProfitCA$4.14b
Other ExpensesCA$3.13b
EarningsCA$1.01b

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 23, 2023

Next Earnings Date

Apr 24, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)4.50
Gross Margin19.69%
Net Profit Margin4.81%
Debt/Equity Ratio41.9%

How did MRU perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

1.9%

Current Dividend Yield

28%

Payout Ratio
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