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MTS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$2.90
-AU$0.02(-0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$2.90
-AU$0.02(-0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.63 - AU$4.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.68M
Average Volume (3M)4.46M
Market Cap
AU$3.24B
Enterprise ValueAU$5.36B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$67.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Dec 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding1,099,726,200
10 Day Avg. Volume4,282,426
30 Day Avg. Volume4,458,609
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.83
Price to Book (P/B)1.75
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio7.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.32Price Target Upside14.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$17.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation & ConversionConsistent, high-quality cash flow and a three‑year cash realisation above target materially strengthen Metcash’s durable funding capacity. This supports dividends, funds Project Horizon and store acquisitions, and provides a buffer against margin swings in a low‑margin distribution model.
Food Pillar Resilience And Margin ExpansionImproving food EBIT and margins show the core grocery business can drive steady earnings growth. Diversification into food service and convenience increases addressable markets and reduces reliance on single categories, creating a more resilient revenue base over the medium term.
Scaling Strategic, Higher‑margin ChannelsTechnology (Project Horizon), retail media and the Sorted marketplace create scalable, higher‑margin revenue streams and operational efficiencies. These shifts can sustainably boost gross margin and reduce dependence on low‑margin wholesale volumes over coming years.
Bears Say
Structurally Thin MarginsMetcash operates a low‑margin distribution model where small gross‑margin swings materially affect profits. Persistent thin net margins limit reinvestment capacity and increase sensitivity to supplier terms, cost inflation, or operational disruption over the medium term.
Moderate-to-elevated LeverageLeverage above 1x reduces financial flexibility and raises interest expense risk, especially as depreciation and finance costs rise. Elevated debt constrains ability to pursue acquisitions, expand retail ownership, or absorb margin shocks without stressing cash flows or capital allocation choices.
Structural Tobacco Revenue LossThe permanent loss of tobacco revenue reduces the company’s sales base and removes a historically higher‑margin product from baskets. This structural decline compresses top‑line and basket economics, forcing reliance on lower‑margin channels and making earnings recovery harder.
Metcash Limited News
MTS FAQ
What was Metcash Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metcash Limited lowest share price was AU$2.63 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$3.24B.
When is Metcash Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metcash Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 07, 2026 which is in 159 days.
How were Metcash Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Metcash Limited released its earnings results on Jun 21, 2026. The company reported AU$0.128 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of AU$0.128 by AU$0.
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$0.095 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$0.128 in its last earnings report, expectations of AU$0.128. 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$3.32 (14.66% Upside)
AU$3.32 (14.66% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:MTS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metcash Limited
Metcash Limited functions as a leading wholesale distribution and marketing enterprise with operations spanning both Australia and New Zealand. The company's activities are organized into three primary business units: Food, Liquor, and Hardware. Its Food division is responsible for supplying an extensive array of products and support services to independently owned supermarkets and convenience retail establishments. The Liquor segment concentrates on delivering alcoholic beverages to various independent retail outlets and hospitality venues. Furthermore, the Hardware division not only distributes hardware supplies to independent retailers but also directly oversees and operates its own network of retail stores. Metcash markets its diverse product portfolio under well-known brand names such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Hardware, Total Tools, Cellarbrations, IGA Liquor, and Bottle-O. Established in 1920, Metcash Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Macquarie Park, Australia.
MTS Company Deck
MTS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly constructive picture: resilient underlying revenue growth (3.8% ex-tobacco), EBITDA expansion (3.5%), strong cash conversion (three-year cash realisation ~104%), and active strategic progress (Project Horizon, retail media partnership, retail ownership rollout). Offsetting these positives are notable cyclical and structural headwinds—hardware retail margins under pressure, the material decline in tobacco sales (AUD 1.8 billion lost revenue; ~AUD 25m earnings impact), an FY27 AUD 10m excise-related headwind, and rising depreciation and finance costs. Management emphasised disciplined capital allocation, cost savings actions, and platform resilience, suggesting the positives outweigh the negatives in the near term.View all AU:MTS earnings summariesMTS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$3.32
▲(14.66% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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