Metro's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.5.
Metro's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.82.
Metro's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.34.
Therefore, Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.98.
Metro (MEX:MRUN) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Metro Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Metro Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:MRUN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Metro Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Metro (MEX:MRUN) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 16.98 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Metro and its competitors.
Is Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Metro's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 16.98. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. Metro's value of 16.98 is 13.6% below this industry median. Overall, Metro has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to KR and SFM?
Metro's Cash Conversion Cycle of 16.98 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. Metro's value of 16.98 is 13.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Retail - Defensive companies is 19.65, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metro's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 16.98 is 13.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 16.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro stock overvalued right now?
Metro (MEX:MRUN) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 16.98. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,104.00, compared to a current price of MXN1,065.12 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 16.98 and 13.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 19.65. Metro's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MEX:MRUN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 16.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Metro (MEX:MRUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,065.12 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,104.00.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MRUN:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 16.98
GF Value™: MXN1,104.00 vs. price of MXN1,065.12 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% below the Retail - Defensive median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MRUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro is the third-largest grocery retailer in Canada (behind Loblaws and Sobeys) and also owns the top pharmacy chain in Quebec, Jean Coutu, following the 2018 acquisition. Its grocery banners include supermarket chain Metro, discounters Super C and Food Basics, and ethnic food grocer Adonis, while its pharmacies primarily operate under the Jean Coutu and Brunet trademarks. Metro operates both as a food retailer and a franchisor, licensing its trademarks and supplying merchandise to registered pharmacists. The firm also acts as a wholesaler and distributor to serve smaller, neighborhood grocery stores. Unlike peers Loblaws and Sobeys that operate chain stores across Canada, Metro's operations are concentrated in Quebec and Ontario, with no presence in western Canada.
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