1. Canada Stocks

  2. •

    Consumer Defensive

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    Grocery Stores
Metro Inc.

Metro Inc.

MTRAF
Metro Inc.US flagOther OTC
63.64
USD
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13.42BMarket Cap
Metro Inc.
MTRAF
(Other OTC)

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63.64

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
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44.14
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102.48
105.54
Revenue per Share
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1.7
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- -
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4.74
4.22
Basic EPS, GAAP
- -
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0.86
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- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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5.65
5.26
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.38
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- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
1.48
1.55
Dividend per Share
7.36
7.91
8.68
10.18
10.53
10.94
11.46
12.82
22.07
23.46
24.54
26.34
27.91
29.74
31.57
32.72
33.26
Book Value per Share
1.3
1.49
1.03
2.1
1.48
1.38
1.43
2.41
-2.24
-0.95
-0.03
1
2.39
3.33
4.53
4.88
4.82
Tangible Book Value per Share
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263
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215
213
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
11,343
11,396
11,675
11,400
11,590
12,224
12,788
13,175
14,383
16,768
17,998
18,283
18,889
20,725
21,220
22,007
22,478
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.16
7.48
5.47
5.53
5.35
5.57
5.85
5.86
5.7
6.35
6.83
6.82
6.97
6.95
6.64
6.76
6.32
Operating Margin (%)
201
179
184
180
176
177
183
194
234
286
462
478
503
525
570
594
621
Depreciation Expense
392
393
482
695
447
506
572
592
1,716
712
795
823
846
1,015
929
1,017
899
Net Income, GAAP
27.59
28.01
26.31
22.04
24.77
23.69
24.67
24.12
17.25
26.29
26.55
26.32
26.36
22.92
25.47
22.78
24.54
Effective Tax Rate (%)
3.45
3.45
4.13
6.1
3.86
4.14
4.47
4.49
11.93
4.24
4.42
4.5
4.48
4.9
4.38
4.62
4
Profit Margin (%)
107
-198
37
-17
119
109
126
70
282
211
640
269
231
443
188
607
823
Working Capital
1,019
669
974
661
1,054
1,154
1,239
1,452
2,640
2,241
4,423
3,976
3,827
4,027
3,730
4,309
4,641
LT Debt
2,319
2,399
2,533
2,800
2,684
2,657
2,693
2,924
5,656
5,969
6,155
6,413
6,618
6,816
7,039
7,045
6,978
Total Equity
12.63
17.75
13.28
13.66
12.53
13.51
14.35
13.98
10.47
9.11
9.2
8.37
8.9
10.12
9.33
9.97
9.1
Return on Invested Capital (%)
12.86
12.51
14.63
20.76
13.16
14.2
15.56
14.97
28.39
9.31
9.24
8.5
8.66
10.3
9.34
9.93
8.67
Return on Capital (%)
17.1
16.65
19.54
26.08
16.36
19.05
21.47
21.16
40.13
12.27
13.15
13.12
13.01
15.14
13.44
14.48
12.76
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Dec'26
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
295
304
307
LT Borrowings
3,175
3,170
3,175
LT Finance Leases
1,397
1,336
1,466
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
213
211
209
Market Capitalization
21,104
19,840
19,008

Working Capital

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Dec'26
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
2,984
2,786
2,758
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
18
131
50
Accounts Receivable, Net
867
764
827
Inventories
1,859
1,631
1,599
Total Current Liabilities
2,104
1,952
1,935
Payables & Accruals
1,750
1,595
1,574
ST Debt
295
304
307
Deferred Revenue
59
54
53

Growth Rates

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
12.58%
2.75%
0.09%
Free Cash Flow
17.06%
5.51%
10.66%
Net Income, GAAP
18.7%
5.46%
9.5%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.15%
4.14%
3.71%
Total Cash Common Dividend
11.05%
7.5%
7.54%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
4,974
4,656
6,652
4,938
21,220
2025
5,117
4,910
6,871
5,109
22,007
2026
5,286
5,113
6,970
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Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.99
0.83
1.32
0.99
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2025
1.17
1
1.48
1.01
4.74
2026
1.05
1.16
1
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Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.3
0.34
0.33
0.33
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2025
0.33
0.37
0.37
0.37
1.48
2026
0.37
0.41
0.4
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Business
Metro Inc. serves as a prominent Canadian leader across the food and pharmacy sectors, operating as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and producer. The company maintains an expansive network of supermarkets and discount outlets, offering a comprehensive assortment of fresh produce, grocery staples, artisanal baked goods, prepared meals, various meats, dairy selections, frozen items, and an array of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties. As of its latest reports for fiscal year 2025, Metro Inc. oversaw a network of approximately 995 food stores, proudly flying banners such as Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis, and Première Moisson. Concurrently, its robust pharmacy division encompassed around 640 drugstores, primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy, and Food Basics Pharmacy names. Beyond its retail footprint, the enterprise engages in the production of generic pharmaceuticals and facilitates convenient online grocery shopping experiences for its customers. Founded in 1947, Metro Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Montréal, Canada. The company recently completed a significant supply chain modernization and plans to open 12 new discount stores in 2025. Fiscal year 2025 saw sales exceeding $22 billion.

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