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Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
TSX:MRU
MRU Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$69.19 - C$103.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume73.36K
Average Volume (3M)591.85K
Market Cap
C$22.01B
Enterprise ValueC$24.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$4.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.3
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
Apr 16, 2025EPS Estimate
1.03Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 13, 2025Dividend Yield1.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.30
Shares Outstanding219,431,350
10 Day Avg. Volume673,193
30 Day Avg. Volume591,848
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.98
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)31.80
P/FCF Ratio51.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$100.00Price Target Upside-0.31% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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Metro Inc. News
PremiumPre-Earnings
Is MRU a Buy, Before Earnings?
PremiumCompany Announcements
METRO Inc. to Announce Q2 2025 Financial Results
PremiumCompany Announcements
Metro Inc. Earnings Call Highlights Positive Growth
PremiumCompany Announcements
Metro Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results with Growth Across Key Sectors
PremiumPre-Earnings
Is MRU a Buy, Before Earnings?---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings OutlookThe company's earnings outlook appears favourable as it exited a significant DC project.
Operational EfficiencyKey benefits include labour savings, improved productivity and efficiency over the longer term as volume grows, less reliance on direct store delivery, and sales uplift from improved on-shelf availability.
Sales PerformanceVery strong food SSS of +2.4% vs. BMO's +0.2%.
Bears Say
Consumer BehaviorMRU noted traffic is up y/y across its banners, but basket is slightly down.
Trade/Tariff ConcernsThere is concern about the possibility of trade/tariff headwinds with the U.S., which could negatively impact Canada's economic growth.
ValuationPremium valuation leaves little upside without deteriorating macro conditions.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
7.69%
Mutual Funds
0.04% Other Institutional Investors
82.94% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
MRU FAQ
What was Metro Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metro Inc. lowest stock price was C$69.19 and its highest was C$103.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Metro Inc.’s market cap?
Metro Inc.’s market cap is C$22.01B.
When is Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 16, 2025 which is today.
How were Metro Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Metro Inc. released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2025. The company reported C$1.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$1.089 by C$0.011.
Is Metro Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metro Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Metro Inc. pay dividends?
Metro Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.37 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.39%. See more information on Metro Inc. dividends here
What is Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.03.
How many shares outstanding does Metro Inc. have?
Metro Inc. has 219,431,350 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metro Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metro Inc. reported an EPS of C$1.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$1.089. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.268%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metro Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:MRU
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Metro Inc. Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$100.00 (-0.31% Downside)
C$100.00 (-0.31% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TSE:MRU Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$3.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
44.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metro Inc.
Metro Inc. (MRU) is a leading Canadian food retailer and distributor operating in the grocery and pharmacy sectors. The company offers a wide range of products, including fresh and frozen foods, general merchandise, and pharmaceutical products through its supermarket and drugstore chains. Some of its well-known banners include Metro, Super C, Food Basics, and Jean Coutu, catering to diverse customer needs across Quebec and Ontario.
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MRU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$100.00
▼(-0.31% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering MRU
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
3/4 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+6.78%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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