Metro Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 4/6
Metro has a total shareholder equity of CA$7.1B and total debt of CA$2.9B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 41.2%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CA$14.2B and CA$7.2B respectively. Metro's EBIT is CA$1.4B making its interest coverage ratio 9.7. It has cash and short-term investments of CA$38.6M.
Key information
41.2%
Debt to equity ratio
CA$2.92b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 9.7x |
| Cash | CA$38.60m |
| Equity | CA$7.09b |
| Total liabilities | CA$7.16b |
| Total assets | CA$14.25b |
Recent financial health updates
Is Metro (TSE:MRU) A Risky Investment?
Feb 13
These 4 Measures Indicate That Metro (TSE:MRU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Oct 28Here's Why Metro (TSE:MRU) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jun 28Recent updates
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
May 03Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Price Target To CA$103
Apr 18Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E Ratio
Apr 15Is Metro (TSE:MRU) A Risky Investment?
Feb 13What Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E Is Not Telling You
Jan 12Estimating The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
Dec 11
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 15These 4 Measures Indicate That Metro (TSE:MRU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Oct 28Estimating The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
Sep 04Earnings Update: Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
Aug 17Metro (TSE:MRU) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Aug 02Do Metro's (TSE:MRU) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Jul 15Here's Why Metro (TSE:MRU) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jun 28A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
May 29Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: MRU's short term assets (CA$2.7B) exceed its short term liabilities (CA$1.9B).
Long Term Liabilities: MRU's short term assets (CA$2.7B) do not cover its long term liabilities (CA$5.3B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: MRU's net debt to equity ratio (40.7%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: MRU's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 44.4% to 41.2% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: MRU's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (54.7%).
Interest Coverage: MRU's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (9.7x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/11 14:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/15 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/09/28 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jim Marrone | Accountability Research Corporation |
| James Durran | Barclays |
| Tamy Chen | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |