Metro (MEX:MRUN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Above Median

Metro MEX:MRUN 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates MEX:MRUN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,104.00. Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, Metro ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MRUN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Metro was 0.32. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.27.

MEX:MRUN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
58.33% of 180 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365 vs MEX:MRUN: 0.31

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Metro is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Metro was 1.81%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.48%.

Metro's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5.36.

During the past 12 months, Metro's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Metro was 23.00% per year. The lowest was 1.00% per year. And the median was 15.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Metro (MEX:MRUN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Metro Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Metro Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MEX:MRUN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Metro Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	19.161	/	63.251
	=	0.30

Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	5.356	/	14.589
	=	0.37

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 mean?

Metro (MEX:MRUN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #75 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.

Is Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Metro's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.32. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Metro's value of 0.37 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro ranks #75 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Metro's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?

According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metro ranks #75 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Metro in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Metro's value of 0.37 is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 180 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metro's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 1.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. 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?

Metro (MEX:MRUN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,104.00, compared to a current price of MXN1,065.12 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 1.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MEX:MRUN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 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 (MEX:MRUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,065.12 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,104.00.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MRUN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (37% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: MXN1,104.00 vs. price of MXN1,065.12 (3.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100
Industry Position: 1.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#75 of 180)

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

Metro Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies TSX:EMP.A TSX:NWC TSX:WN TSX:L KR XAMS:AD LSE:TSCO ASX:WOW TSE:3382 ASX:COL XPAR:CA BKK:CPALL OHEL:KESKOA IST:BIMAS LSE:SBRY WAR:DNP SFM ACI TPE:2912 WAR:ZAB

Other Exchanges MTRAF:USA 62M:Germany MRU:Canada

Address 11011 Maurice-Duplessis, Finances, Montreal, Montreal, QC, CAN, H1C 1V6

Website https://www.metro.ca

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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