Metcash Limited

Metcash Limited

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-0.92
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0.25EPS
15.75P/E
4.40BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited carries a market capitalization of 4.40B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 6.25B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap4.40B
Enterprise Value6.25B

Important Dates

Metcash Limited's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 7, 2026.

Earnings Date12/7/2026

Share Statistics

As of April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited has 1.10B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.10B

Valuation Ratios

As of April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.75. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.25, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.58.

PE Ratio15.75
PS Ratio0.25
PB Ratio2.58
P/TBV Ratio27.42

Enterprise Valuation

As of April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.51 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.36 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.12 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 6.25B versus a market cap of 4.40B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.36
EV / EBITDA8.51
EV / EBIT13.12

Financial Position

As of April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited maintains a current ratio of 1.07, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 110.36, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 10.40 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.07
Quick Ratio0.64
Debt / Equity110.36
Debt / EBITDA2.59
Interest Coverage10.40

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited posted a return on equity (ROE) of 16.75, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 9.68 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.02, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 9.20, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.24M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 14,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 9.81 indicates how many times Metcash Limited sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)16.75
Return on Assets (ROA)4.02
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)9.68
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)9.20
Revenue Per Employee1.24M
Employee Count14,000.00
Inventory Turnover9.81

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited recorded 104.20M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 27.06, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 385.00M, leaving 279.10M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax104.20M
Effective Tax Rate27.06

Stock Price Statistics

As of the close on July 14, 2026, Metcash Limited's stock has declined approximately 31.56% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change-31.56%

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited generated 17.35B in revenue and converted that into 279.10M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.25. EBITDA reached 734.10M, while operating income came in at 503.00M.

Revenue17.35B
Gross Profit2.35B
Operating Income503.00M
Pretax Income385.00M
Net Income279.10M
EBITDA734.10M
EBIT476.10M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.25

Balance Sheet

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As of April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited holds 67.90M in cash and equivalents against 1.90B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 616.60M. Total book value stands at 1.71B, with working capital of 240.60M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents67.90M
Total Debt1.90B
Net Debt616.60M
Equity (Book Value)1.71B
Book Value Per Share1.55
Working Capital240.60M

Cash Flow

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These figures cover the twelve months ended April 30, 2026.

Capital Expenditures-175.20M

Margins

Over the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited posted a gross margin of 13.54, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 2.90 and net profit margin of 1.61 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin13.54
Operating Margin2.90
Pretax Margin2.22
Profit Margin1.61
EBITDA Margin4.23

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited paid dividends of 0.18 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 70.12 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Total shareholder yield reaches 8.46, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Metcash Limited shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.18
Payout Ratio70.12
Shareholder Yield8.46

Scores

As of April 30, 2026, Metcash Limited has an Altman Z-Score of 4.16, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score4.16