Metro (TSX:MRU) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$28.01 (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:MRU Metro Inc TSX:MRU
84 GF Score
Price C$93.64
GF Value C$95.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metro Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Metro TSX:MRU +2.27% 84 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$28.01 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:MRU with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$95.02 (Fairly Valued).

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Metro's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$32.902. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$28.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Metro's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.20% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Metro was 20.30% per year. The lowest was 8.80% per year. And the median was 13.90% per year.

As of today (2026-07-11), Metro's current stock price is C$93.64. Metro's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$28.01. Metro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 3.34.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Metro was 5.40. The lowest was 2.98. And the median was 3.91.


Metro  (TSX:MRU) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Metro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=93.64/28.01
=3.34

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Metro was 5.40. The lowest was 2.98. And the median was 3.91.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Metro Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Metro Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Metro Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Metro Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Metro Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25.48 26.10 26.65 27.15 28.01

TSX:MRU vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Metro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Metro Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Metro's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=32.902/132.2623*132.2623
=32.902

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Metro Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.408 102.002 14.792
201609 11.463 101.765 14.898
201612 11.764 101.449 15.337
201703 11.798 102.634 15.204
201706 12.103 103.029 15.537
201709 12.816 103.345 16.402
201712 18.456 103.345 23.620
201803 18.721 105.004 23.581
201806 21.509 105.557 26.951
201809 22.072 105.636 27.635
201812 22.514 105.399 28.252
201903 22.675 106.979 28.034
201906 23.140 107.690 28.420
201909 23.458 107.611 28.832
201912 23.245 107.769 28.528
202003 0.000 107.927 0.000
202006 24.160 108.401 29.478
202009 24.545 108.164 30.013
202012 24.968 108.559 30.420
202103 25.328 110.298 30.372
202106 26.033 111.720 30.820
202109 26.343 112.905 30.859
202112 26.691 113.774 31.028
202203 27.045 117.646 30.405
202206 27.683 120.806 30.308
202209 27.915 120.648 30.602
202212 28.440 120.964 31.096
202303 28.561 122.702 30.786
202306 29.228 124.203 31.124
202309 29.745 125.230 31.415
202312 30.089 125.072 31.819
202403 30.366 126.258 31.810
202406 30.775 127.522 31.919
202409 31.570 127.285 32.805
202412 32.141 127.364 33.377
202503 32.232 129.181 33.001
202506 32.782 129.892 33.380
202509 32.721 130.287 33.217
202512 32.936 130.366 33.415
202603 32.902 132.262 32.902

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$28.01 mean?
Metro (TSX:MRU) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$28.01 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Metro and its competitors.
Is Metro's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Metro's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$28.01. Overall, Metro has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to KR and SFM?
Metro's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$28.01 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. Metro's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$28.01. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro (TSX:MRU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$95.02, compared to a current price of C$93.64 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$28.01. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (TSX:MRU), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$28.01 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 (TSX:MRU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$93.64 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$95.02. GuruFocus considers Metro to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MRU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$28.01
  • GF Value™: C$95.02 vs. price of C$93.64 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metro Business Description

Other Exchanges MTRAF:USA62M:Germany
Address 11011 Maurice-Duplessis, Finances, Montreal, Montreal, QC, CAN, H1C 1V6
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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