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MetcashASX:MTS +0.96%72 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -3.30% 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 222 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 65.77% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Metcash's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -6.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Metcash was 58.80% per year. The lowest was -26.00% per year. And the median was -0.25% per year.
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Metcash 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:MTS vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of -3.30% mean?
Metcash (ASX:MTS) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of -3.30% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Metcash and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #146 out of 222 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Metcash's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Metcash's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -3.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #146 out of 222 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #146 out of 222 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 7.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.05, based on 222 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 7.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -3.30%. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -3.30%. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metcash (ASX:MTS), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is -3.30% 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:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: -3.30%
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.
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