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MetroTSX:MRU -0.10%84 Net Current Asset Value is C$-22.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:MRU with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$95.13 (Fairly Valued). Among 136 Retail - Defensive companies, Metro ranks worse than 735293.38% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Metro's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-22.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:MRU's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 3.335 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Metro (TSX:MRU) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Metro Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Metro Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro's Net Current Asset Value 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.
TSX:MRU vs KR, SFM, ACI: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Metro's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of C$-22.86 mean?
Metro (TSX:MRU) has a Net Current Asset Value of C$-22.86 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #999999 out of 136 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Metro's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Metro's current Net Current Asset Value is C$-22.86. Based on the distribution chart, Metro ranks #999999 out of 136 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metro has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro's Net Current Asset Value compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #999999 out of 136 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Metro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.34. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.34, based on 136 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro's current Net Current Asset Value is C$-22.86. 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 (TSX:MRU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$95.13, compared to a current price of C$94.02 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is C$-22.86. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (TSX:MRU), the current Net Current Asset Value is C$-22.86 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 (TSX:MRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$94.02 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$95.13.
GuruFocus considers Metro to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MRU:
Net Current Asset Value: C$-22.86
GF Value™: C$95.13 vs. price of C$94.02 (1.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MRU 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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