Metcash Limited (AU: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$2.63 - AU$4.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.68M
Average Volume (3M)4.46M
Market Cap
AU$3.21B
Enterprise ValueAU$5.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$91.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Jun 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
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$3.44Price Target Upside18.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$17.61B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Wholesale NetworkMetcash’s role as a central wholesaler to a large independent retailer network creates durable scale, purchasing leverage and recurring revenue from essentials. This distribution and affiliation model supports steady throughput, supplier terms and operating leverage over the medium term.
Improving Margins & Steady RevenueConsistent revenue growth and rising gross margins indicate effective category and cost management across core segments. Sustained margin expansion in staples businesses provides a structural cushion versus cyclical swings and supports durable earnings improvement over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Generation & ROEMaterial free cash flow growth, strong cash realization and high ROE reflect efficient capital use and solid cash conversion. These cash metrics underpin reinvestment, integration of acquisitions and consistent dividend capacity, strengthening long-term financial flexibility.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageHigher leverage reduces balance sheet flexibility and raises sensitivity to interest or demand shocks. At elevated debt ratios management has less room for margin support activities or opportunistic investment, increasing refinancing and covenant risk over the medium term.
Low Net Profit MarginA thin net margin means limited capacity to absorb cost inflation or competitive price pressure. Even with improving gross margins, low net conversion limits retained earnings and increases reliance on volume, cost discipline or non-operating items to sustain returns over the next several quarters.
Segment Headwinds & Integration CostsStructural declines in tobacco and margin compression in Liquor, plus regional hardware trading issues and integration costs, can weigh on group profitability. These multi-segment pressures require time and capital to correct and could constrain margin recovery and free cash flow persistence.
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$3.21B.
When is Metcash Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metcash Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 22, 2026 which is in 33 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 0.13.
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$3.44 (18.53% Upside)
AU$3.44 (18.53% 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$3.44
▲(18.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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