MetroMTRAF +2.70%77 FCF Margin % is 9.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates MTRAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.51 (Fairly Valued). Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Metro ranks better than 80.65% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Metro's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $346 Mil. Metro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,727 Mil. Therefore, Metro's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTRAF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38 Med: 4.36 Max: 6.15
Current: 6.15
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Metro was 6.15%. The lowest was 2.38%. And the median was 4.36%.
MTRAF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.65% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.835
vs MTRAF: 6.15
Metro FCF Margin % Related Terms
Metro FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 9.28% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 4.36. Over the past decade, Metro's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.38 to 6.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #60 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Metro's FCF Margin % too high?
Metro's current FCF Margin % of 9.28% is 113% above median its 10-year median of 4.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 6.15. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Metro's value of 9.28% is 405.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro ranks #60 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #60 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Metro in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Metro's value of 9.28% is 405.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.38 to 6.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 1.84, 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.84, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metro's current FCF Margin % of 9.28% is 405.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro's current FCF Margin % is 9.28%, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 4.36. 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 $67.51, compared to a current price of $66.28 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.28%, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 405.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.84. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MTRAF), the current FCF Margin % is 9.28% 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 $66.28 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.51.
GuruFocus considers Metro to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTRAF:
FCF Margin %: 9.28% (113% above median its 10-year median of 4.36)
GF Value™: $67.51 vs. price of $66.28 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 405.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#60 of 310)
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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