Metro Inc.

TSX:MRU Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$22.5b

Metro Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

Metro is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 2.1% and 3.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 4.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14.9% in 3 years.

Key information

2.1%

Earnings growth rate

4.9%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Retailing earnings growth4.7%
Revenue growth rate3.1%
Future return on equity14.9%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated23 Apr 2025

Recent future growth updates

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Price Target To CA$103

Apr 18
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Price Target To CA$103

Earnings Update: Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Aug 17
Earnings Update: Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Recent updates

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Price Target To CA$103

Apr 18
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Price Target To CA$103

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

Apr 15
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E Ratio

Is Metro (TSE:MRU) A Risky Investment?

Feb 13
Is Metro (TSE:MRU) A Risky Investment?

What Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E Is Not Telling You

Jan 12
What Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E Is Not Telling You

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

Dec 11
Estimating The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
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Supply Chain Transformation And E-commerce Expansion Set To Boost Retail Growth

Nov 24 Metro's supply chain modernization and expansion in loyalty programs are anticipated to enhance efficiencies, customer engagement, and drive revenue growth.

Return Trends At Metro (TSE:MRU) Aren't Appealing

Nov 15
Return Trends At Metro (TSE:MRU) Aren't Appealing

These 4 Measures Indicate That Metro (TSE:MRU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That Metro (TSE:MRU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

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

Sep 04
Estimating The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)

Earnings Update: Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Aug 17
Earnings Update: Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Metro (TSE:MRU) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Aug 02
Metro (TSE:MRU) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Do Metro's (TSE:MRU) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jul 15
Do Metro's (TSE:MRU) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Here's Why Metro (TSE:MRU) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jun 28
Here's Why Metro (TSE:MRU) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

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

May 29
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

TSX:MRU - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
9/30/202723,5581,1191,0141,8776
9/30/202622,8051,0729661,7909
9/30/202522,0471,0187361,6729
3/15/202521,6179931,0861,599N/A
12/21/202421,3639611,1381,673N/A
9/28/202421,2209291,1171,680N/A
7/6/202421,3539319891,610N/A
3/16/202421,1299819631,563N/A
12/23/202321,0281,0128741,526N/A
9/30/202320,7251,0159001,564N/A
7/1/202320,0869611,0401,643N/A
3/11/202319,5248909321,530N/A
12/17/202219,2438699111,495N/A
9/24/202218,8898468661,461N/A
7/2/202218,5488728001,410N/A
3/12/202218,4038498701,495N/A
12/18/202118,3218399271,527N/A
9/25/202118,2838231,0351,583N/A
7/3/202118,3358169971,584N/A
3/13/202118,4508281,0311,580N/A
12/19/202018,2468161,1041,628N/A
9/26/202017,9987959631,474N/A
7/4/202017,7137768351,295N/A
3/14/202017,1077347451,186N/A
12/21/201916,8206796371,051N/A
9/28/201916,768712398795N/A
7/6/201916,645689440809N/A
3/16/201916,052635348689N/A
12/22/201815,249621N/A531N/A
9/29/201814,3831,717N/A750N/A
7/7/201813,8761,722N/A736N/A
3/17/201813,3121,732N/A666N/A
12/23/201713,3161,755N/A683N/A
9/30/201713,175592N/A696N/A
7/1/201712,876583N/A683N/A
3/11/201712,818577N/A702N/A
12/17/201612,798570N/A770N/A
9/24/201612,788572N/A707N/A
7/2/201612,693558N/A731N/A
3/12/201612,520545N/A701N/A
12/19/201512,345533N/A660N/A
9/26/201512,224506N/A678N/A
7/4/201512,102492N/A559N/A
3/14/201511,882474N/A543N/A
12/20/201411,730460N/A423N/A
9/27/201411,590447N/A433N/A
7/5/201411,489411N/A464N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: MRU's forecast earnings growth (2.1% per year) is below the savings rate (2.4%).

Earnings vs Market: MRU's earnings (2.1% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Canadian market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: MRU's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: MRU's revenue (3.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Canadian market (4.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: MRU's revenue (3.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: MRU's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14.9%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/25 11:19
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/25 00:00
Earnings2025/03/15
Annual Earnings2024/09/28

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Metro Inc. is covered by 23 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jim MarroneAccountability Research Corporation
James DurranBarclays
Tamy ChenBMO Capital Markets Equity Research