Metro (MTRAF) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-237 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MTRAF Metro Inc MTRAF
77 GF Score
Price $65.26
GF Value $67.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metro Cash Flow for Dividends?

Metro MTRAF -1.98% 77 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-237 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTRAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.52 (Fairly Valued).

Metro's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-63 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-237 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Metro's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-58 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-57 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-57 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-63 Mil).

Metro's annual payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2023 ($-203 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($-217 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 ($-217 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-229 Mil).

Metro Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Metro Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro's Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Metro Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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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
Cash Flow for Dividends 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 -56.84 -59.26 -57.76 -57.41 -62.90
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Metro Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-237 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of $-237 Mil mean?
Metro (MTRAF) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-237 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Metro and its competitors.
Is Metro's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Metro's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-237 Mil. Overall, Metro has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to KR and SFM?
Metro's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-237 Mil 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Metro and its competitors. Metro's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-237 Mil. 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 $67.52, compared to a current price of $65.26 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-237 Mil. Metro's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MTRAF), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-237 Mil 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $65.26 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.52. GuruFocus considers Metro to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTRAF:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-237 Mil
  • GF Value™: $67.52 vs. price of $65.26 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

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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