Metro Inc.

TSX:MRU Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$19.9b

Metro Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Metro's CEO is Eric La Fleche, appointed in Apr 2008, has a tenure of 16.58 years. total yearly compensation is CA$6.11M, comprised of 17.4% salary and 82.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.13% of the company’s shares, worth CA$25.21M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 8.5 years and 6.5 years respectively.

Key information

Eric La Fleche

Chief executive officer

CA$6.1m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage17.4%
CEO tenure16.6yrs
CEO ownership0.1%
Management average tenure8.5yrs
Board average tenure6.5yrs

Recent management updates

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

Recent updates

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)

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)

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Eric La Fleche's remuneration changed compared to Metro's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 28 2024n/an/a

CA$929m

Jul 06 2024n/an/a

CA$931m

Mar 16 2024n/an/a

CA$981m

Dec 23 2023n/an/a

CA$1b

Sep 30 2023CA$6mCA$1m

CA$1b

Jul 01 2023n/an/a

CA$961m

Mar 11 2023n/an/a

CA$890m

Dec 17 2022n/an/a

CA$869m

Sep 24 2022CA$5mCA$1m

CA$846m

Jul 02 2022n/an/a

CA$872m

Mar 12 2022n/an/a

CA$849m

Dec 18 2021n/an/a

CA$839m

Sep 25 2021CA$5mCA$1m

CA$823m

Jul 03 2021n/an/a

CA$816m

Mar 13 2021n/an/a

CA$828m

Dec 19 2020n/an/a

CA$816m

Sep 26 2020CA$5mCA$1m

CA$795m

Jul 04 2020n/an/a

CA$776m

Mar 14 2020n/an/a

CA$734m

Dec 21 2019n/an/a

CA$679m

Sep 28 2019CA$5mCA$1m

CA$712m

Jul 06 2019n/an/a

CA$689m

Mar 16 2019n/an/a

CA$635m

Dec 22 2018n/an/a

CA$621m

Sep 29 2018CA$7mCA$932k

CA$2b

Compensation vs Market: Eric's total compensation ($USD4.37M) is below average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD7.94M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Eric's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Eric La Fleche (62 yo)

16.6yrs

Tenure

CA$6,110,367

Compensation

Mr. Eric Richer La Fleche has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Metro Inc. since April 1, 2008. Mr. La Fleche served as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Metro fro...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Eric La Fleche
President16.6yrsCA$6.11m0.13%
CA$ 25.2m
Francois Thibault
Executive VP12.3yrsCA$2.01m0.015%
CA$ 3.1m
Marc Giroux
Chief Operating Officerno dataCA$3.09m0.010%
CA$ 2.1m
Carmen Fortino
Executive Vice President of National Supply Chain & Procurement10.2yrsCA$2.44m0.011%
CA$ 2.2m
Jean-Michel Coutu
President of Jean Coutu Groupno dataCA$1.90mno data
Frederic Legault
VP & Chief Information Officer2.8yrsno data0.0050%
CA$ 998.9k
Simon Rivet
VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretaryno datano data0.011%
CA$ 2.2m
Marie-Claude Bacon
Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications6.8yrsno data0.0012%
CA$ 231.3k
Alain Tadros
VP, Chief Marketing & Digital Strategy Officerno datano data0.0021%
CA$ 422.7k
Geneviève Bich
Vice President of Human Resourcesno datano data0.013%
CA$ 2.6m
Richard Beaubien
Senior Vice President of Store Operations - Ontario Divisionno datano datano data
Joe Fusco
Senior Vice-President of Merchandising - Ontario Divisionno datano datano data

8.5yrs

Average Tenure

Experienced Management: MRU's management team is seasoned and experienced (8.5 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Eric La Fleche
President16.6yrsCA$6.11m0.13%
CA$ 25.2m
Christine Magee
Independent Director8.8yrsCA$155.64k0.00017%
CA$ 33.9k
Pierre Boivin
Independent Chairman5.2yrsCA$321.95k0.0024%
CA$ 482.5k
François Coutu
Non Independent Director6.5yrsCA$134.15kno data
Michel Coutu
Non Independent Director6.5yrsCA$134.15k0.0013%
CA$ 261.2k
Maryse Bertrand
Independent Director9.8yrsCA$166.30k0.0039%
CA$ 777.6k
Brian McManus
Independent Director3.6yrsCA$154.15k0.0072%
CA$ 1.4m
Genevieve Fortier
Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
Pietro Satriano
Independent Director1.6yrsCA$64.54kno data
Marc Guay
Independent Director8.8yrsCA$168.47k0.0019%
CA$ 378.8k
Stephanie Coyles
Independent Director9.8yrsCA$153.00k0.0014%
CA$ 287.1k
Lori-Ann Beausoleil
Independent Director2.8yrsCA$150.83kno data

6.5yrs

Average Tenure

63yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: MRU's board of directors are considered experienced (6.5 years average tenure).