Metro (MTRAF) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $2.68 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MTRAF Metro Inc MTRAF
76 GF Score
Price $66.78
GF Value $66.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metro Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Metro MTRAF 76 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $2.68 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTRAF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.74 (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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Metro's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.624. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $2.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Metro's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 14.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 14.10% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Metro was 20.50% per year. The lowest was 8.60% per year. And the median was 14.45% per year.

As of today (2026-07-15), Metro's current stock price is $66.775. Metro's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.68. Metro's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 24.92.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Metro was 45.56. The lowest was 23.47. And the median was 32.04.


Metro  (OTCPK:MTRAF) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Metro's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=66.775/2.68
=24.92

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Metro was 45.56. The lowest was 23.47. And the median was 32.04.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Metro Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Metro Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share Chart

Metro Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.59 1.74 2.02 2.32 2.54

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 FCF 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 2.25 2.49 2.54 2.63 2.68

MTRAF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Metro's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Metro Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.624/132.2623*132.2623
=1.624

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Metro Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.427 102.002 0.554
201609 0.400 101.765 0.520
201612 -0.090 101.449 -0.117
201703 0.410 102.634 0.528
201706 0.400 103.029 0.513
201709 0.380 103.345 0.486
201712 -0.042 103.345 -0.054
201803 0.418 105.004 0.527
201806 0.612 105.557 0.767
201809 0.379 105.636 0.475
201812 -0.681 105.399 -0.855
201903 0.620 106.979 0.767
201906 0.847 107.690 1.040
201909 0.250 107.611 0.307
201912 0.008 107.769 0.010
202003 1.045 107.927 1.281
202006 1.103 108.401 1.346
202009 0.638 108.164 0.780
202012 0.447 108.559 0.545
202103 0.953 110.298 1.143
202106 1.144 111.720 1.354
202109 0.646 112.905 0.757
202112 0.114 113.774 0.133
202203 0.787 117.646 0.885
202206 0.888 120.806 0.972
202209 0.913 120.648 1.001
202212 0.252 120.964 0.276
202303 0.813 122.702 0.876
202306 1.234 124.203 1.314
202309 0.516 125.230 0.545
202312 0.179 125.072 0.189
202403 1.138 126.258 1.192
202406 1.322 127.522 1.371
202409 0.951 127.285 0.988
202412 0.241 127.364 0.250
202503 0.925 129.181 0.947
202506 1.782 129.892 1.815
202509 1.030 130.287 1.046
202512 0.189 130.366 0.192
202603 1.624 132.262 1.624

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $2.68 mean?
Metro (MTRAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $2.68 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Metro and its competitors.
Is Metro's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Metro's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $2.68. Overall, Metro has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to KR and SFM?
Metro's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $2.68 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 FCF per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. Metro's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $2.68. 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 (MTRAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.74, compared to a current price of $66.78 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $2.68. Metro's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MTRAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $2.68 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 (MTRAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $66.78 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.74. GuruFocus considers Metro to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTRAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $2.68
  • GF Value™: $66.74 vs. price of $66.78 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100

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


Metro Business Description

Other Exchanges 62M:GermanyMRU:Canada
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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