Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) Net-Net Working Capital: ₱-2.67 (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:MRSGI Metro Retail Stores Group Inc PHS:MRSGI
63 GF Score
Price ₱1.09
GF Value ₱1.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Metro Retail Stores Group Net-Net Working Capital?

Metro Retail Stores Group PHS:MRSGI 63 Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-2.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MRSGI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks worse than 304877.74% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Metro Retail Stores Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-2.67.

The industry rank for Metro Retail Stores Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:MRSGI's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 5.99
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Metro Retail Stores Group  (PHS:MRSGI) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

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 Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Metro Retail Stores Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Metro Retail Stores Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro Retail Stores Group's Net-Net Working Capital 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.

Metro Retail Stores Group Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Metro Retail Stores Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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Metro Retail Stores Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PHS:MRSGI vs DDS, M: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Metro Retail Stores Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Retail Stores Group Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Retail Stores Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metro Retail Stores Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Metro Retail Stores Group Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Metro Retail Stores Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2635.144+0.75 * 1045.517+0.5 * 6620.743-15074.315
-0-0)/3235.091
=-2.58

Metro Retail Stores Group's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1015+0.75 * 683.312+0.5 * 6910.474-13631.644
-0-0)/3234.896
=-2.67

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

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.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of ₱-2.67 mean?
Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₱-2.67 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Metro Retail Stores Group According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Metro Retail Stores Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metro Retail Stores Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Retail Stores Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #999999 out of 328 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Metro Retail Stores Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.99. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.99, based on 328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Metro Retail Stores Group For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Retail Stores Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.28, compared to a current price of ₱1.09 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-2.67. Metro Retail Stores Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-2.67 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 Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Retail Stores Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱1.09 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.28. GuruFocus considers Metro Retail Stores Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MRSGI:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₱-2.67
  • GF Value™: ₱1.28 vs. price of ₱1.09 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Metro Retail Stores Group Business Description

Address Corner of C.D. Seno and W.O. Seno Streets, Vicsal Building, Guizo, North Reclamation Area, Cebu, Mandaue, PHL, 6014
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc is a company that operates departmental stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets. It is engaged in the business of trading goods, commodities, wares, and merchandise of any kind, such as clothes, bags, accessories, toys, and household goods. The company offers a selection of meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and organic produce, and services to pharmacies, baker's shops, cafes, and fast food outlets. It operates its supermarket under the brand name Metro Supermarket and Metro Fresh 'N Easy; departmental stores under the Metro brand; Hypermarket under Super Metro. The company generates all of its revenue from the operation of these stores.
63GF Score

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