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MRU Stock Chart & Stats
C$89.96
C$1.41(1.55%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$89.96
C$1.41(1.55%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$86.63 - C$101.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.64K
Average Volume (3M)676.19K
Market Cap
C$20.01B
Enterprise ValueC$24.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$49.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$4.95B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.9
Beta0.24
Next Earnings
Nov 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.97Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.21
Shares Outstanding207,679,000
10 Day Avg. Volume482,005
30 Day Avg. Volume676,192
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$106.25Price Target Upside18.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)5.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$23.40B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue ExpansionMetro has delivered consistent multi-year revenue growth, indicating durable demand across its grocery and pharmacy network. Continued expansion supports operating scale, strengthens procurement and distribution economics, and provides a foundation for sustained cash generation over the next several quarters.
Pharmacy And E-commerce GrowthPharmacy and digital channels are providing structural growth beyond traditional grocery sales. Prescription adoption, GLP-1 volumes, click-and-collect, marketplaces, and expanded delivery can diversify revenue, improve customer reach, and support longer-term growth as these channels scale.
Strong Cash GenerationMetro continues to generate substantial operating and free cash flow, giving the company internal resources to fund stores, technology, network improvements, and shareholder returns. This cash-generation capacity is a durable financial strength even though recent growth in free cash flow has slowed.
Bears Say
Sustained Margin And Earnings PressureRecent profitability deterioration suggests that cost inflation, product mix, or competitive pressure is affecting earnings conversion. Lower margins reduce the benefit of revenue growth and could constrain reinvestment or shareholder returns if the weaker profitability persists across upcoming reporting periods.
Declining Free Cash Flow GrowthAlthough absolute cash generation remains strong, the recent decline in free cash flow growth signals weaker conversion of earnings into deployable capital. If sustained, this could reduce flexibility for expansion, network investment, buybacks, or other capital-allocation priorities over the medium term.
Moderately Rising LeverageLeverage remains moderate for the sector, but its upward trend reduces financial flexibility relative to a stronger balance sheet. Higher debt exposure can increase interest sensitivity and leave fewer internally funded resources available for investment or absorbing operational setbacks.
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$101.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Metro Inc.’s market cap?
Metro Inc.’s market cap is C$20.01B.
When is Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metro Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 25 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 Notavailable dividend of C$0.407 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.69%. See more information on Metro Inc. dividends here
What is Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Metro Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.97.
How many shares outstanding does Metro Inc. have?
Metro Inc. has 207,679,000 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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$106.25 (18.11% Upside)
C$106.25 (18.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TSE:MRU Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.91%
Trailing 12-Months
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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$106.25
▲(18.11% Upside)