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Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
TSX:MRU
MRU Stock Chart & Stats
C$97.31
C$0.23(0.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$97.31
C$0.23(0.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$89.64 - C$109.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume73.36K
Average Volume (3M)609.21K
Market Cap
C$20.70B
Enterprise ValueC$25.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$17.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$4.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.5
Beta0.38
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.16
Shares Outstanding212,675,310
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$105.50Price Target Upside8.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Dividend And Cash Flow ConfidenceAnalyst notes a dividend increase as a signal of management confidence in the company's cash-generation, reinforcing the stock's income appeal.
Operational EfficiencyAnalyst expects automation investments in distribution to boost operational efficiency and support earnings recovery as distribution operations normalize.
Valuation Re-ratingAnalyst highlights that Metro's valuation is well below a larger peer and that sustained earnings growth combined with stronger free-cash-flow conversion could narrow the valuation gap.
Bears Say
Competitive ExpansionHigher industry store expansion is increasing competitive pressure on sales and food tonnage, which can weigh on market share and top-line growth.
Distribution DisruptionFrozen distribution-center problems caused empty shelves and reduced food sales, directly pressuring adjusted earnings and operational efficiency.
Margin Pressure From Costs And ReinvestmentHigher input costs and reinvestment to stimulate volume are pressuring retail gross margins and reducing adjusted operating profit despite expense control efforts.
Metro Inc. News
MRU FAQ
What was Metro Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metro Inc. lowest stock price was C$89.64 and its highest was C$109.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Metro Inc.’s market cap?
Metro Inc.’s market cap is C$20.70B.
When is Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Metro Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Metro Inc. released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported C$1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$1.198 by -C$0.038.
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$0.37 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Metro Inc. dividends here
What is Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.12.
How many shares outstanding does Metro Inc. have?
Metro Inc. has 212,675,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metro Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metro Inc. reported an EPS of C$1.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$1.198. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.482%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$105.50 (8.42% Upside)
C$105.50 (8.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:MRU Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$3.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metro Inc.
Metro Inc. operates as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Canada. It operates supermarkets and discount stores that provide fresh and grocery products, baked goods, prepared foods, meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, bakery products, and pastries, as well as Mediterranean and Middle Eastern products. As of September 25, 2021, the company operated a network of approximately 963 food stores under various banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, and Food Basics, Adonis, and Premiere Moisson as well as approximately 649 drugstores primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy, and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. It also manufactures generic drugs; and provides online grocery shopping services. Metro Inc. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.
MRU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$105.50
▲(8.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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