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MRU Stock Chart & Stats
C$92.53
C$1.41(1.55%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$92.53
C$1.41(1.55%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$86.63 - C$102.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.64K
Average Volume (3M)609.21K
Market Cap
C$18.31B
Enterprise ValueC$24.01K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$49.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$4.95B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.2
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Nov 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.21
Shares Outstanding209,007,970
10 Day Avg. Volume587,217
30 Day Avg. Volume609,212
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.60
Price to Book (P/B)2.91
Price to Sales (P/S)0.93
P/FCF Ratio17.62
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$104.50Price Target Upside12.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)4.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$22.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue ExpansionMulti-year revenue growth reflects Metro’s essential-goods positioning, store openings and expanding pharmacy and online channels. This diversified demand base supports durable sales generation even when individual categories or locations face pressure.
Pharmacy And E-commerce GrowthPharmacy benefits from recurring prescription demand and GLP-1 adoption, while e-commerce gains from marketplaces, delivery and click-and-collect. These channels broaden Metro’s growth opportunity and improve its long-term customer reach.
Strong Cash GenerationSubstantial operating and free cash flow gives Metro capacity to fund stores, technology, network improvements and shareholder returns internally. This supports resilience and strategic flexibility despite recent weaker cash-flow growth.
Bears Say
Recent Margin And Earnings CompressionLower margins and earnings indicate pressure from costs, mix and competitive conditions, reducing the profit captured from each sales dollar. Sustained compression could constrain reinvestment capacity and weaken the earnings growth profile.
Slower Cash Conversion And Higher LeverageNegative free-cash-flow growth and imperfect cash conversion suggest greater working-capital or investment demands. Moderate but rising leverage and higher interest costs could reduce financial flexibility if profitability remains under pressure.
Network Restructuring Execution RiskStore conversions, fulfillment changes and facility actions require execution before their expected benefits materialize. Upfront charges and a delayed payoff create a risk that disruption, capital needs or implementation issues dilute the planned efficiency gains.
Metro Inc. News
MRU FAQ
What was Metro Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metro Inc. lowest stock price was C$86.63 and its highest was C$102.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Metro Inc.’s market cap?
Metro Inc.’s market cap is C$18.31B.
When is Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 25, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Metro Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Metro Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported C$1.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$1.239 by <C$0.001.
Is Metro Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metro Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Metro Inc. pay dividends?
Metro Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.407 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.74%. See more information on Metro Inc. dividends here
What is Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.98.
How many shares outstanding does Metro Inc. have?
Metro Inc. has 209,007,970 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metro Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metro Inc. reported an EPS of C$1.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$1.239. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.223%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metro Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:MRU
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
Metro Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
C$104.50 (12.94% Upside)
C$104.50 (12.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TSE:MRU Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metro Inc.
Metro Inc. is a prominent Canadian enterprise active across the food and pharmaceutical industries, functioning as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer. Its operations encompass supermarkets and discount stores, offering a comprehensive selection of fresh produce, general groceries, prepared foods, various meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, frozen items, and baked goods, including pastries. The company also provides specialized Mediterranean and Middle Eastern products. As of September 25, 2021, Metro Inc. oversaw an extensive network comprising approximately 963 food retail locations under banners such as Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis, and Premiere Moisson. Additionally, it managed roughly 649 drugstores, primarily operating under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy, and Food Basics Pharmacy brands. Beyond its retail footprint, the company is involved in the production of generic pharmaceuticals and offers convenient online grocery shopping services. Founded in 1947, Metro Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Montréal, Canada.
MRU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$104.50
▲(12.94% Upside)