Metcash Limited (AU:MTS)
ASX:MTS
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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$2.81 - AU$4.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.68M
Average Volume (3M)4.46M
Market Cap
AU$3.10B
Enterprise ValueAU$4.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$91.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4
Beta0.79
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$3.43Price Target Upside18.10% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$17.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationA near 40% rise in free cash flow and a strong free-cash-flow-to-net-income ratio signal durable cash conversion. This strengthens debt servicing, dividend capacity and funding for strategic initiatives without relying on equity issuance, improving long-term financial resilience.
High Return On EquityA ROE near 17.4% shows management extracts solid returns from shareholder capital. That efficient capital deployment supports sustainable shareholder value, funds reinvestment and indicates competitive advantages in buying, distribution and retailer relationships over the medium term.
Digital & Diversification InitiativesBuilding Sorted into a large B2B digital marketplace and integrating Campbells, Total Tools and Convenience diversifies revenue streams. Structural digital adoption and acquisitions create scale, recurring marketplace economics and reduced dependency on legacy categories over the medium term.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageAn elevated debt-to-equity ratio around 1.16 increases interest and refinancing exposure. Higher leverage constrains strategic flexibility and raises vulnerability to rate shocks, limiting capacity for opportunistic investment or buffering operational headwinds across cycles.
Low Net Profit MarginA net margin near 1.6% leaves thin buffers against cost inflation or volume shocks. Even with improving gross margins, limited bottom-line conversion constrains retained earnings for reinvestment and heightens the importance of margin recovery for sustained profit growth.
Segmental Structural HeadwindsDeclining tobacco sales (illicit/regulatory), persistent liquor margin pressure from competition and inflation, and regional hardware trading issues indicate durable headwinds across core segments. These reduce revenue resilience and require structural responses to restore margins.
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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$3.10B.
When is Metcash Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metcash Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 29, 2026 which is in 62 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?
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Metcash Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$3.43 (18.10% Upside)
AU$3.43 (18.10% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:MTS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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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$3.43
▲(18.10% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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