METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) EBITDA Margin %: 3.90% (As of Jun. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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WBO:MEO2 METRO AG WBO:MEO2
38 GF Score
Price €6.94
GF Value €5.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is METRO AG EBITDA Margin %?

METRO AG WBO:MEO2 -3.07% 38 EBITDA Margin % is 3.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.74. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks worse than 70.87% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. METRO AG's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €335 Mil. METRO AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,594 Mil. Therefore, METRO AG's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.90%.


METRO AG  (WBO:MEO2) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


METRO AG EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


METRO AG EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for METRO AG's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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METRO AG EBITDA Margin % Chart

METRO AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBITDA Margin %
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METRO AG Quarterly Data
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WBO:MEO2 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 AG EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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METRO AG EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

METRO AG's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=1089/32447
=3.36 %

METRO AG's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=335/8594
=3.90 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 3.90% mean?
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) has a EBITDA Margin % of 3.90% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.74. Over the past decade, METRO AG's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 5.71. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #219 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is METRO AG's EBITDA Margin % too high?
METRO AG's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.90% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.22 to a high of 5.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBITDA Margin % is 5.91. METRO AG's value of 3.90% is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #219 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's EBITDA Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #219 out of 309 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places METRO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 5.91. METRO AG's value of 3.90% is 34% below this benchmark. Historically, METRO AG's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 5.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.74 vs. the industry median of 5.91, METRO AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 5.91, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. METRO AG's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.90% is 34% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. METRO AG's current EBITDA Margin % is 3.90%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.37, compared to a current price of €6.94 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 3.90%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.74 and 34% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 5.91. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), the current EBITDA Margin % is 3.90% as of Jun. 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 AG (WBO:MEO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.94 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.37. GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 3.90% (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.74)
  • GF Value™: €5.37 vs. price of €6.94 (29.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34% below the Retail - Defensive median (#219 of 309)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MEO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


METRO AG Business Description

Other Exchanges B4B:Germany
Address Metro-Strasse 1, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40235
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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