MetroGas (BUE:METR) Operating Income: ARS280,734 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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BUE:METR MetroGas SA BUE:METR
72 GF Score
Price ARS2,303.00
GF Value ARS2,129.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MetroGas Operating Income?

MetroGas BUE:METR -0.99% 72 Operating Income is ARS280,734 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:METR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS2,129.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

MetroGas's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS100,225 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS280,734 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. MetroGas's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS100,225 Mil. MetroGas's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS421,243 Mil. Therefore, MetroGas's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.79%.

MetroGas's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 0.00% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. MetroGas's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.81%. MetroGas's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.68%.


MetroGas  (BUE:METR) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

MetroGas's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=400900 * ( 1 - 41.33% )/( (1205887 + 1295006)/ 2 )
=235208.03/1250446.5
=18.81 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

MetroGas's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=382556/( ( (1128287 + max(-73816, 0)) + (1212916 + max(-127199, 0)) )/ 2 )
=382556/( ( 1128287 + 1212916 )/ 2 )
=382556/1170601.5
=32.68 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(132461 + 0 + 13995) - (204238 + 0 + 16034)
=-73816

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(180018 + 0 + 12023) - (301427 + 0 + 17813)
=-127199

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

MetroGas's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=100225/421243
=23.79 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

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MetroGas Operating Income Related Terms


MetroGas Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MetroGas's Operating Income 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.

MetroGas Operating Income Chart

MetroGas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Income
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MetroGas Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Operating Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 65,697.00 85,701.00 48,446.00 46,362.00 100,225.00
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MetroGas Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS280,734 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of ARS280,734 Mil mean?
MetroGas (BUE:METR) has a Operating Income of ARS280,734 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on MetroGas and its competitors.
Is MetroGas' Operating Income too high?
MetroGas' current Operating Income is ARS280,734 Mil. Overall, MetroGas has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetroGas' Operating Income compare to ATO and NI?
MetroGas' Operating Income of ARS280,734 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on MetroGas and its competitors. MetroGas's current Operating Income is ARS280,734 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetroGas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetroGas (BUE:METR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS2,129.36, compared to a current price of ARS2,303.00 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is ARS280,734 Mil. MetroGas' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MetroGas (BUE:METR), the current Operating Income is ARS280,734 Mil as of Jun. 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 MetroGas (BUE:METR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetroGas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS2,303.00 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS2,129.36. GuruFocus considers MetroGas to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:METR:

  • Operating Income: ARS280,734 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS2,129.36 vs. price of ARS2,303.00 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


MetroGas Business Description

Address General Gregorio Araoz de Lamadrid 1360, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1267AAB
MetroGas SA is engaged in the utility sector. It is a gas distribution company engaged in the provision of natural gas distribution public services. The company is engaged in the commercialization and transportation of natural gas on behalf of or in association with third parties in Argentina. Its reporting segments include MetroGAS Distribution and MetroENERGIA Trading. The company generates maximum revenue from MetroGAS Distribution segment. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
72GF Score

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