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METRO AGWBO:MEO2 -3.07%38 FCF Margin % is 5.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 186% above its 10-year median of 1.96. 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 310 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks better than 50.65% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. METRO AG's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €481 Mil. METRO AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,594 Mil. Therefore, METRO AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.60%.
The historical data trend for METRO AG'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.
WBO:MEO2 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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 AG FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG'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 AG (WBO:MEO2) has a FCF Margin % of 5.60% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. This is 186% above median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, METRO AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.09 to 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #153 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is METRO AG's FCF Margin % too high?
METRO AG's current FCF Margin % of 5.60% is 186% above median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 4.25. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 2.00. METRO AG's value of 5.60% is 180% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #153 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #153 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts METRO AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.00. METRO AG's value of 5.60% is 180% above this benchmark. Historically, METRO AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.09 to 4.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 2.00, METRO AG 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 2.00, 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 AG's current FCF Margin % of 5.60% is 180% 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 AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. METRO AG's current FCF Margin % is 5.60%, which is 186% above median its own 10-year median of 1.96. 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 FCF Margin % is 5.60%, which is 186% above median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 180% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.00. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), the current FCF Margin % is 5.60% 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:
FCF Margin %: 5.60% (186% above median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: €5.37 vs. price of €6.94 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 180% above the Retail - Defensive median (#153 of 310)
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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