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MetroMTRAF -0.33%76 EV-to-OCF is 14.36 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 14.84. GuruFocus rates MTRAF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.74 (Fairly Valued). Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Metro ranks worse than 77.96% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Metro's Enterprise Value is $16,839 Mil.
Metro's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,173 Mil. Therefore, Metro's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MTRAF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.82 Med: 14.84 Max: 28.9
Current: 14.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Metro was 28.90. The lowest was 10.82. And the median was 14.84.
MTRAF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.96% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.85
vs MTRAF: 14.36
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-08-31), Metro's stock price is $63.2715.
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 20.80.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $63.2715.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Metro EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Metro EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Metro's current Enterprise Value is $16,839 Mil.
Metro's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,173 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-OCF of 14.36 as of Aug. 31, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 14.84. Over the past decade, Metro's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.82 to 28.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #244 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Metro's EV-to-OCF too high?
Metro's current EV-to-OCF of 14.36 is near median its 10-year median of 14.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.82 to a high of 28.90. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.85. Metro's value of 14.36 is 82.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro ranks #244 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #244 out of 313 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Metro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.85. Metro's value of 14.36 is 82.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.82 to 28.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.84 vs. the industry median of 7.85, 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-OCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.85, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metro's current EV-to-OCF of 14.36 is 82.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro's current EV-to-OCF is 14.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.84. 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 $63.27 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.84 and 82.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.85. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MTRAF), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.36 as of Aug. 31, 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 $63.27 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.74.
GuruFocus considers Metro to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTRAF:
EV-to-OCF: 14.36 (near median its 10-year median of 14.84)
GF Value™: $66.74 vs. price of $63.27 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#244 of 313)
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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