Metro (MEX:MRUN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:MRUN Metro Inc MEX:MRUN
84 GF Score
Price MXN1,065.12
GF Value MXN1,104.00
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What is Metro Moat Score?

Metro MEX:MRUN 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MRUN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,104.00. Among 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Metro ranks better than 92.11% on this metric.

Metro has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Metro has Narrow Moat: Metro Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong regional presence in Canadian grocery retail. It benefits from economies of scale and brand loyalty. However, intense competition and limited international presence prevent it from achieving a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Metro might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Metro  (MEX:MRUN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Metro Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:MRUN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Metro's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metro's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:MRUN
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Metro (MEX:MRUN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #25 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Metro's Moat Score too high?
Metro's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Metro ranks #25 out of 317 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 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro's Moat Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #25 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places Metro in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Metro's current Moat Score is 5. 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?
Metro (MEX:MRUN) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,104.00, compared to a current price of MXN1,065.12 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Metro's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MEX:MRUN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 (MEX:MRUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,065.12 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,104.00.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MRUN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN1,104.00 vs. price of MXN1,065.12 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MRUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Metro Business Description

Address 11011 Maurice-Duplessis, Finances, Montreal, Montreal, QC, CAN, H1C 1V6
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.
84GF Score

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