Metcash Limited (AU:MTS)
ASX:MTS
MTS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$3.30
-AU$0.02(-0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$3.30
-AU$0.02(-0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.81 - AU$4.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.68M
Average Volume (3M)4.46M
Market Cap
AU$3.28B
Enterprise ValueAU$5.09B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$91.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Jun 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding1,099,726,200
10 Day Avg. Volume4,282,426
30 Day Avg. Volume4,458,609
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.12
Price to Book (P/B)2.59
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio11.33
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.51Price Target Upside6.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$17.31B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And FCF ImprovementMaterial FCF improvement and a near-60% uplift in operating cash flows signal durable cash conversion capability. This strengthens the company's ability to fund investments, deleverage, sustain dividends and absorb shocks without needing frequent external financing.
Diversified Channels And Accelerating Digital Marketplace (Sorted)A rapidly scaling B2B digital marketplace diversifies revenue away from pure wholesale, creates stickier retailer relationships, and enables higher-margin value-added services. Structural digital adoption reduces reliance on manual distribution and supports long-run revenue resilience.
Operational Efficiency And Strong ROEHigh ROE combined with rising gross margins and steady top-line growth indicates effective capital deployment and category mix management. These durable operational strengths support sustainable profitability as the business scales across Food, Liquor and Hardware.
Bears Say
Rising Financial LeverageAn elevated debt-to-equity ratio raises interest and refinancing risk and reduces financial flexibility. Over a multi-month horizon, higher leverage can limit the firm's ability to invest in growth or weather profit volatility without raising additional capital or cutting payouts.
Low Net Profit Margin And Earnings ConversionA low net margin constrains retained earnings and sensitivity to cost or volume shocks. Coupled with weaker operating-cash-to-income conversion, this suggests earnings quality and core profitability could struggle to fund strategic initiatives without sustained margin recovery.
Structural Segment Headwinds (tobacco, Liquor, Hardware)Persistent tobacco declines (driven by illicit operators and regulation), competitive and inflationary margin pressure in Liquor, and localized Hardware softness create ongoing earnings volatility. Combined integration costs increase execution risk over the medium term.
Metcash Limited News
MTS FAQ
What was Metcash Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metcash Limited lowest share price was AU$2.81 and its highest was AU$4.26 in the past 12 months.
What is Metcash Limited’s market cap?
Metcash Limited’s market cap is AU$3.28B.
When is Metcash Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metcash Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 29, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Metcash Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Metcash Limited released its earnings results on Nov 30, 2025. The company reported AU$0.115 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.12 by -AU$0.005.
Is Metcash Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metcash Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Metcash Limited pay dividends?
Metcash Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.085 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.47%. See more information on Metcash Limited dividends here
What is Metcash Limited’s EPS estimate?
Metcash Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.12.
How many shares outstanding does Metcash Limited have?
Metcash Limited has 1,099,726,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metcash Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metcash Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.115 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.12. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metcash Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:MTS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Metcash Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$3.51 (6.44% Upside)
AU$3.51 (6.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:MTS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$332.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metcash Limited
Metcash Limited operates as a wholesale distribution and marketing company in Australia and New Zealand. It operates through Food, Liquor, and Hardware segments. The Food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience retail outlets. The Liquor segment engages in the distribution of liquor products to independent retail outlets and hotels. The Hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets; and operates company owned retail stores. The company sells its products under the IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Hardware, Total Tools, Cellarbrations, IGA Liquor, and the Bottle-O brand names. Metcash Limited was founded in 1920 and is based in Macquarie Park, Australia.
MTS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$3.51
▲(6.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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