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Metcash Limited
(Sydney:MTS)
Metcash Limited (MTS) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Metcash Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Metcash Limited Earnings Call Summary
Metcash Limited Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 17.33B | 17.32B | 15.91B | 15.80B | 15.16B | 14.32B |
| Gross Profit | 844.00M | 2.24B | 1.94B | 1.81B | 1.65B | 1.45B |
| EBITDA | 736.50M | 701.40M | 624.60M | 511.80M | 467.70M | 389.00M |
| Net Income | 283.70M | 283.30M | 257.20M | 259.00M | 245.40M | 239.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 7.18B | 6.89B | 5.80B | 5.38B | 5.20B | 4.85B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 91.00M | 87.30M | 97.30M | 89.50M | 104.70M | 124.60M |
| Total Debt | 1.88B | 1.89B | 1.41B | 1.49B | 1.32B | 1.03B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.51B | 5.26B | 4.27B | 4.29B | 4.11B | 3.56B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.66B | 1.63B | 1.52B | 1.07B | 1.08B | 1.28B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 476.50M | 390.50M | 346.70M | 220.60M | 310.60M | 389.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 637.30M | 539.00M | 482.60M | 372.70M | 432.30M | 475.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -123.70M | -482.80M | -287.90M | -156.60M | -121.70M | -171.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -517.70M | -68.70M | -186.90M | -231.30M | -330.50M | -454.30M |
Metcash Limited Technical Analysis
Metcash Limited Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | AU$3.95B | 9.08 | 9.13% | 8.18% | 6.47% | 281.30% | |
65 Neutral | $3.60B | 12.70 | 17.17% | 5.49% | 4.74% | 6.60% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
62 Neutral | AU$28.91B | 26.67 | 28.51% | 3.20% | 1.84% | -3.62% | |
60 Neutral | AU$887.11M | 9.89 | 36.84% | 7.95% | -3.36% | -11.53% | |
56 Neutral | AU$35.67B | 37.17 | 18.56% | 2.86% | 1.70% | 796.48% | |
51 Neutral | €1.89B | -221.51 | -0.68% | 1.94% | 0.49% | -127.84% |
Metcash Limited Corporate Events
Metcash Limited announced a change in the director’s interest, with Director Mark Graham Johnson acquiring an additional 5,000 fully paid ordinary shares through an on-market trade, bringing his total holdings to 90,000 shares. This acquisition, valued at $16,835, reflects a continued investment in the company by its leadership, potentially signaling confidence in Metcash’s market position and future prospects.
Metcash Limited has announced a change in the interest of its director, Marina Simone Go, who has increased her indirect shareholding in the company by acquiring 15,000 ordinary shares through an on-market trade. This transaction, valued at $49,845, raises her total holding to 39,112 shares. The acquisition reflects a potential vote of confidence in the company’s future prospects and may positively influence stakeholder perceptions.
Metcash Limited has released its FY26 Half Year Results Presentation, as authorized by the company’s Board of Directors. The release of these results is a significant event for Metcash, as it provides stakeholders with insights into the company’s financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year 2026, potentially impacting its market positioning and operational strategies.
Metcash Limited reported its financial results for the first half of FY26, highlighting solid performance driven by strategic and operational discipline. The company saw sales growth across all sectors except tobacco, with liquor outperforming the market and hardware showing signs of improvement. Despite a slight decrease in Group EBIT, Metcash achieved a 2% increase in Group EBITDA and a 0.3% rise in reported profit after tax. The company also demonstrated strong cash generation, enhancing its balance sheet flexibility, and continued progress in its ESG initiatives.
Metcash Limited has announced a new dividend distribution for its ordinary fully paid shares, with a distribution amount of AUD 0.085 per share. The dividend relates to the six-month period ending October 31, 2025, with the ex-date set for December 12, 2025, and the payment date scheduled for January 28, 2026. This announcement reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders and may impact investor sentiment positively.
Metcash Limited reported a slight increase in sales revenue for the first half of the 2026 financial year, with a 0.1% rise to $8.5 billion. Despite this, the company faced challenges with a 5.9% decrease in underlying profit after tax, attributed to lower earnings in its Liquor and Hardware segments, increased finance costs, and higher depreciation and amortization expenses. The Food segment showed resilience, contributing positively to earnings, while the Liquor and Hardware segments experienced margin pressures and strategic cost impacts. The statutory profit after tax saw a marginal increase of 0.3%, reflecting valuation adjustments and implementation costs.
Metcash Limited has addressed a late lodgement issue concerning the Appendix 3Z for Mr. Murray Jordan, attributing the delay to an administrative oversight. The company has implemented several measures to ensure timely disclosure of directors’ interests, including maintaining a Directors’ Interests Register and embedding enhanced Business Control Management processes. Metcash views this incident as isolated and is committed to strengthening its compliance framework to prevent future occurrences.
Metcash Limited announced the resignation of Director Murray Jordan, effective October 31, 2025. Jordan, who held interests in 66,397 ordinary shares through the Endeavour Trust, has ceased his role, marking a significant change in the company’s board composition. This transition may impact Metcash’s strategic direction and stakeholder relations, given Jordan’s involvement as a trustee and beneficiary of the Endeavour Trust.
Metcash Limited has announced the issuance of 41,058 performance rights as part of an employee incentive scheme. These securities are unquoted and are not intended to be listed on the ASX, reflecting the company’s strategy to motivate and retain key personnel, which could potentially enhance its operational efficiency and market competitiveness.
Metcash Limited announced the issuance of 61,364 performance rights under an employee incentive scheme, which are not intended to be quoted on the ASX. This move is part of Metcash’s strategy to motivate and retain key employees, potentially impacting its operational efficiency and competitive positioning in the wholesale distribution industry.
Metcash Limited announced the cessation of 22,248 performance rights due to the lapse of conditional rights that were not satisfied by the specified date. This development may affect the company’s capital structure and could have implications for stakeholders, particularly in terms of performance-based incentives.
Metcash Limited announced the cessation of 57,722 performance rights due to the failure to meet certain conditions. This development may impact the company’s capital structure and could have implications for stakeholders, as it reflects on the company’s performance metrics and the ability to meet set targets.
Metcash Limited announced a change in the director’s interest, specifically regarding the Group CEO, Douglas Jones. The company issued 772,870 Performance Rights to Mr. Jones under its Equity Incentive Plan as part of his long-term incentive award for FY26. This grant was approved by shareholders at the 2025 annual general meeting. The issuance of these Performance Rights reflects the company’s commitment to aligning executive compensation with long-term performance goals, potentially impacting the company’s operational focus and shareholder interests.
Metcash Limited has announced the issuance of 47,090 performance rights under its employee incentive scheme, which are not intended to be quoted on the ASX. This move aims to incentivize employees and align their interests with the company’s long-term goals, potentially enhancing operational efficiency and market competitiveness.
Metcash Limited has announced the issuance of 772,870 performance rights under an employee incentive scheme, which are not intended to be quoted on the ASX. This move reflects the company’s commitment to aligning employee incentives with corporate performance, potentially enhancing employee engagement and retention.
Metcash Limited announced the cessation of 14,222 performance rights due to the lapse of conditional rights that were not met or became unachievable. This announcement may impact the company’s capital structure and reflects the challenges in meeting performance conditions, potentially affecting stakeholder confidence and future strategic planning.
Metcash Limited announced the successful passing of all resolutions at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, reflecting the board’s recommendations. The resolutions included the election and re-election of directors and the approval of performance rights for the Group CEO, indicating strong shareholder support and stability in leadership, which could positively impact the company’s strategic direction and stakeholder confidence.
Metcash Limited announced the retirement of Murray Jordan from its Board of Directors, effective 31 October 2025. Jordan, who joined the board in 2016, has significantly contributed to the company’s progress, particularly in safety, sustainability, and cultural areas. The company is in the advanced stages of searching for a new Non-Executive Director, indicating a smooth transition and continued focus on strategic governance.
Metcash Limited reported its financial performance for FY25, highlighting a 7.2% increase in group revenue to $19.5 billion and an 8.6% rise in EBITDA to $747.8 million. Despite challenges in the hardware sector, the company saw strong cash performance and resilience in its food and liquor divisions, although underlying profit after tax declined by 2.4% due to increased costs and depreciation.