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MetcashASX:MTS +0.96%72 Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.51 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:MTS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 50.79% on this metric.
Metcash's operating cash flow per share for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was A$0.27.
Metcash's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was A$0.51.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Metcash was 3.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MTS'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.8 Med: 5.1 Max: 231.4
Current: 9.6
During the past 13 years, Metcash's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 231.40% per year. The lowest was -70.80% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.
ASX:MTS's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 50.79% of 254
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.85
vs ASX:MTS: 9.60
Metcash Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Metcash Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash's Operating Cash Flow per Share 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.
ASX:MTS vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
Metcash Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0.51
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of A$0.51 mean?
Metcash (ASX:MTS) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of A$0.51 as of Apr. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #125 out of 254 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Metcash's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Metcash's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.51. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #125 out of 254 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #125 out of 254 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts Metcash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 8.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.85, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (ASX:MTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.57, compared to a current price of A$3.15 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.51. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metcash (ASX:MTS), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.51 as of Apr. 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 Metcash (ASX:MTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.15 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.57.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MTS:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: A$0.51
GF Value™: A$3.57 vs. price of A$3.15 (11.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
72GF Score
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