Metro Inc. (MRU)

Currency in CAD
97.72
-0.76(-0.77%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
97.3798.49
52 wk Range
81.01109.20
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
97.41 / 97.89
Prev. Close
98.48
Open
98.2
Day's Range
97.37-98.49
52 wk Range
81.01-109.2
Volume
512.9K
Average Volume (3m)
405.82K
1-Year Change
16.4%
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Price Target
105.91
Upside
+8.38%
Members' Sentiments
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5 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Metro Inc. Company Profile

Metro Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Canada. The company operates supermarkets, discount stores, and pharmacies that provide fresh and grocery products, baked goods, prepared food products, meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, frozen food products, bakery products, prepared meals, delicatessen items, and pastries. It also manufactures ready-to-eat meals, salads, dips, pastries, pies, breads, and cakes; generic drugs under Pro Doc trademark; and provides online grocery shopping services. In addition, the company offers its private label food products under Irresistibles, Selection, Harvest Best, Lucky Koi, Life Smart, Adonis, Phoenicia, and Premiere Moisson brands; and private label drug products comprising beauty and cosmetic products, over-the-counter medications, and personal care products, sold under the Personnelle brand name. It operates a network of food stores under various banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, Adonis, Super C, Marché Richelieu, Marché Ami, Première Moisson, Les 5 Saisons, and Food Basics, as well as pharmacies primarily under the PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Santé, PJC Santé Beauté, Brunet, Brunet Plus, Brunet Clinique, Clini Plus, Metro Pharmacy, and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Employees
97870
Market
Canada

Metro Inc. Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Metro Inc. Q3 2025 EPS of $1.52 missed expectations; revenue of $6.87B fell short of forecasts, causing 3.03% stock decline
  • Revenue increased 3.3% YoY to $6.9B; EBITDA up 5.7% to $656M; gross margin improved to 19.8% from 19.6% last year
  • Company plans to open 6 more stores in Q4 2025; continues investing in retail networks and supply chain for future growth
  • Inflation and tariffs remain key challenges; Metro closely monitoring tariff-related price increases and consumer behavior impact
  • CEO Eric LaFlesche confident in strategic direction, citing strong execution and resilience of conventional stores
Last Updated: 13/08/2025, 14:48
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
21.0x17.4x12.1x
PEG Ratio
1.640.020.03
Price/Book
3.0x2.7x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x0.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.5%18.3%16.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 105.91
(+8.38% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.63%
Dividend Yield
1.51%
Industry Median 0.90%
Annualised payout
1.48
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+10.55%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 13, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.52 / 1.53
Revenue / Forecast
6.87B / 6.91B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

MRU Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Metro Inc. Trade On?

Metro Inc. is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Metro Inc.?

The stock symbol for Metro Inc. is "MRU."

What Is the Metro Inc. Market Cap?

As of today, Metro Inc. market cap is 21.31B.

What Is Metro Inc.'s Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Metro Inc. EPS (TTM) is 4.63.

When Is the Next Metro Inc. Earnings Date?

Metro Inc. will release its next earnings report on 18 Nov 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MRU a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Metro Inc. Stock Split?

Metro Inc. has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Metro Inc. Have?

Metro Inc. has 97870 employees.

What is the current trading status of Metro Inc. (MRU)?

As of 29 Aug 2025, Metro Inc. (MRU) is trading at a price of 97.72, with a previous close of 98.48. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 97.37 to 98.49, while its 52-week range spans from 81.01 to 109.20.

What Is Metro Inc. (MRU) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Metro Inc. is CAD105.90909, with a high estimate of CAD118 and a low estimate of CAD80. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +8.38% Upside potential.
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