Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
TSX:MRU
MRU Stock Chart & Stats
C$92.73
C$0.23(0.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$92.73
C$0.23(0.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$89.64 - C$109.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume73.36K
Average Volume (3M)609.21K
Market Cap
C$19.68B
Enterprise ValueC$24.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$17.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$4.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.4
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.16
Shares Outstanding211,745,500
10 Day Avg. Volume587,217
30 Day Avg. Volume609,212
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.60
Price to Book (P/B)2.91
Price to Sales (P/S)0.93
P/FCF Ratio17.62
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$105.50Price Target Upside13.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)5.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$22.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings OutlookAnalyst expects earnings per share growth to re-accelerate as supply conditions improve and distribution operations normalize, supporting a stronger profit trajectory.
Operational EfficiencyAnalyst notes automation investments and tight operating expense control that could boost efficiency and lift adjusted operating profit and underlying margins.
Valuation And DividendsAnalyst highlights a recent dividend increase and a valuation gap versus a larger peer, indicating potential for re-rating if earnings growth and free cash flow conversion continue to outpace the peer.
Bears Say
Competitive ExpansionHigher industry store expansion and new retail square footage intensified competition, contributing to a decline in normalized food tonnage and top-line pressure.
Distribution Center DisruptionFrozen distribution center freezer failures caused empty shelves that reduced food sales and pressured gross margin and adjusted earnings.
Freight And Export HeadwindsA muted freight outlook and weakness in international exports could weigh on volume growth and margin recovery, limiting upside to sales.
Metro Inc. News
MRU FAQ
What was Metro Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metro Inc. lowest stock price was C$89.64 and its highest was C$109.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Metro Inc.’s market cap?
Metro Inc.’s market cap is C$19.68B.
When is Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Metro Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Metro Inc. released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported C$1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$1.198 by -C$0.038.
Is Metro Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metro Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Metro Inc. pay dividends?
Metro Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.37 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Metro Inc. dividends here
What is Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.12.
How many shares outstanding does Metro Inc. have?
Metro Inc. has 211,745,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metro Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metro Inc. reported an EPS of C$1.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$1.198. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.482%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metro Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:MRU
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
Metro Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
C$105.50 (13.77% Upside)
C$105.50 (13.77% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:MRU Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$2.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metro Inc.
Metro Inc. operates as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Canada. It operates supermarkets and discount stores that provide fresh and grocery products, baked goods, prepared foods, meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, bakery products, and pastries, as well as Mediterranean and Middle Eastern products. As of September 25, 2021, the company operated a network of approximately 963 food stores under various banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, and Food Basics, Adonis, and Premiere Moisson as well as approximately 649 drugstores primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy, and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. It also manufactures generic drugs; and provides online grocery shopping services. Metro Inc. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.
MRU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$105.50
▲(13.77% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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