METRO AGWBO:MEO2 -0.94%69 EV-to-FCF is 7.99 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.34. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks better than 72.38% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, METRO AG's Enterprise Value is €6,009 Mil.
METRO AG's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €752 Mil. Therefore, METRO AG's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for METRO AG's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:MEO2'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.56 Med: 3.87 Max: 16.07
Current: 8.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of METRO AG was 16.07. The lowest was -26.56. And the median was 3.87.
WBO:MEO2's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 72.38% of 210
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.61
vs WBO:MEO2: 8.06
EV-to-FCF 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.
EV-to-FCF 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 AG's share price for today is €7.13.
METRO AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €-0.480.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
METRO AG EV-to-FCF Related Terms
METRO AG EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for METRO AG's EV-to-FCF 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 Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 AG EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG's EV-to-FCF falls into.
METRO AG's current Enterprise Value is €6,009 Mil.
METRO AG's Free Cash Flow 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 €752 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 AG (WBO:MEO2) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.99 as of Jun. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 3.87. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #58 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is METRO AG's EV-to-FCF too high?
METRO AG's current EV-to-FCF of 7.99 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 3.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.61. METRO AG's value of 7.99 is 51.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #58 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's EV-to-FCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #58 out of 210 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts METRO AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.61. METRO AG's value of 7.99 is 51.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 16.61, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.61, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. METRO AG's current EV-to-FCF of 7.99 is 51.9% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. METRO AG's current EV-to-FCF is 7.99, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 3.87. 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?
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) has a current EV-to-FCF of 7.99. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.34, compared to a current price of €7.13 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.99, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 51.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.61. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.99 as of Jun. 29, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.13 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.34.
Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:
EV-to-FCF: 7.99 (106% above median its 10-year median of 3.87)
GF Value™: €7.34 vs. price of €7.13 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#58 of 210)
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 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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