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MetroMTRAF 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.89 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 11.49. GuruFocus rates MTRAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.44 (Fairly Valued). Among 274 Retail - Defensive companies, Metro ranks worse than 68.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Metro's enterprise value is $16,959 Mil.
Metro's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,426 Mil. Therefore, Metro's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MTRAF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.19 Med: 11.49 Max: 14.1
Current: 11.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Metro was 14.10. The lowest was 4.19. And the median was 11.49.
MTRAF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 68.25% of 274
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.54
vs MTRAF: 11.97
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-14), Metro's stock price is $65.06.
Metro's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.042. Therefore, Metro's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.39.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Metro's share price for today is $65.06.
Metro's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.042.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Metro's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Metro's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Metro's current Enterprise Value is $16,959 Mil.
Metro's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,426 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.
Metro (MTRAF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.89 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Metro. This is near median its historical median of 11.49. Over the past decade, Metro's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.19 to 14.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #187 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Metro's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Metro's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.89 is near median its 10-year median of 11.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.19 to a high of 14.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.54. Metro's value of 11.89 is 39.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro ranks #187 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #187 out of 274 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Metro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.54. Metro's value of 11.89 is 39.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.19 to 14.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.49 vs. the industry median of 8.54, Metro has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.54, based on 274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metro's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.89 is 39.2% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Metro. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.49. 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 $69.44, compared to a current price of $65.06 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.49 and 39.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.54. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MTRAF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.89 as of Aug. 14, 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 $65.06 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.44.
GuruFocus considers Metro to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTRAF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.89 (near median its 10-year median of 11.49)
GF Value™: $69.44 vs. price of $65.06 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#187 of 274)
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 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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