METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) OCF Margin %: -3.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is METRO AG OCF Margin %?

METRO AG WBO:MEO2 -0.94% 43 OCF Margin % is -3.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks worse than 59.55% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. METRO AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-270 Mil. METRO AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,288 Mil. Therefore, METRO AG's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.70%.

As of today, METRO AG's current OCF Yield % is 41.84%.

The historical rank and industry rank for METRO AG's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of METRO AG was 4.99%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 3.30%.

WBO:MEO2's OCF Margin % is not ranked ^*
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Industry Median: 4.3
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METRO AG OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

METRO AG's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin	=	Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	729	/	32447
	=	2.25 %

METRO AG's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin	=	Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-270	/	7288
	=	-3.70 %

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What does a OCF Margin % of -3.70% mean?

METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) has a OCF Margin % of -3.70% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, METRO AG's OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.25 to 4.99. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #184 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.

Is METRO AG's OCF Margin % too high?

METRO AG's current OCF Margin % is -3.70%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 4.99. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #184 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does METRO AG's OCF Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?

According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #184 out of 309 companies for OCF Margin %. This places METRO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Historically, METRO AG's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.25 to 4.99 over the past decade. 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 309 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. 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 AG 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 AG's current OCF Margin % is -3.70%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.34, compared to a current price of €7.13 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -3.70%. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 10 warning signs to review. 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 AG (WBO:MEO2), the current OCF Margin % is -3.70% 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 AG (WBO:MEO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.13 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.34. GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:

OCF Margin %: -3.70%
GF Value™: €7.34 vs. price of €7.13 (2.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 43/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies FRA:MSH SYY USFD PFGC XLIS:JMT LSE:BNZL JSE:BID HKSE:01768 BKK:CPAXT CHEF SGX:VC2 UNFI ANDE ASX:MTS SZSE:002515 SHSE:600113 SZSE:000061 WAR:KER XKRX:005440 XKRX:026960

Other Exchanges B4B:Germany

Address Metro-Strasse 1, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40235

Website https://www.metroag.de

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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