MetroMTRAF 77 OCF Margin % is 10.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 7.64. 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 75.16% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Metro's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $408 Mil. Metro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,727 Mil. Therefore, Metro's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTRAF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.74 Med: 7.64 Max: 8.66
Current: 8.31
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Metro was 8.66%. The lowest was 4.74%. And the median was 7.64%.
MTRAF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.16% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 4.3
vs MTRAF: 8.31
Metro OCF Margin % Related Terms
Metro OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 10.95% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 7.64. Over the past decade, Metro's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.74 to 8.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #77 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Metro's OCF Margin % too high?
Metro's current OCF Margin % of 10.95% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.74 to a high of 8.66. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Metro's value of 10.95% is 154.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro ranks #77 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 OCF Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #77 out of 310 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Metro in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Metro's value of 10.95% is 154.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.74 to 8.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.64 vs. the industry median of 4.30, 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metro's current OCF Margin % of 10.95% is 154.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro's current OCF Margin % is 10.95%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 7.64. 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 OCF Margin % is 10.95%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.64 and 154.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MTRAF), the current OCF Margin % is 10.95% 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:
OCF Margin %: 10.95% (43% above median its 10-year median of 7.64)
GF Value™: $67.51 vs. price of $66.28 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 154.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#77 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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