Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PHS:MRSGI Metro Retail Stores Group Inc PHS:MRSGI
70 GF Score
Price ₱1.07
GF Value ₱1.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Metro Retail Stores Group Profitability Rank?

Metro Retail Stores Group PHS:MRSGI 70 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:MRSGI with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Metro Retail Stores Group has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Metro Retail Stores Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.19%. As of today, Metro Retail Stores Group's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Metro Retail Stores Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


PHS:MRSGI vs DDS, M: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Metro Retail Stores Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Retail Stores Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metro Retail Stores Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Metro Retail Stores Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Metro Retail Stores Group has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Metro Retail Stores Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-111.834 / 9380.236
=-1.19 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Metro Retail Stores Group has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Metro Retail Stores Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Metro Retail Stores Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Metro Retail Stores Group's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Metro Retail Stores Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Retail Stores Group's Profitability Rank compare to DDS and M?
Metro Retail Stores Group's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Metro Retail Stores Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Metro Retail Stores Group and its competitors. Metro Retail Stores Group's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 ₱1.07 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Metro Retail Stores Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 ₱1.07 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.28. GuruFocus considers Metro Retail Stores Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MRSGI:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱1.28 vs. price of ₱1.07 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 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.
70GF Score

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