Metro (MTRAF) ROCE %: 11.53% (As of Mar. 2026)


MTRAF Metro Inc MTRAF
77 GF Score
Price $66.28
GF Value $67.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metro ROCE %?

Metro MTRAF +2.70% 77 ROCE % is 11.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTRAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.51 (Fairly Valued).

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Metro's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.53%.

Metro  (OTCPK:MTRAF) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Metro ROCE % Related Terms

Metro ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro's ROCE % 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.

Metro ROCE % Chart

Metro Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Metro Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Metro ROCE % Calculation

Metro's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=1072.936/( ( (10438.949 - 1687.288) + (10509.903 - 1484.603) )/ 2 )
=1072.936/( (8751.661+9025.3)/ 2 )
=1072.936/8888.4805
=12.07 %

Metro's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1062.1/( ( (10765.857 - 1525.263) + (10602.988 - 1422.595) )/ 2 )
=1062.1/( ( 9240.594 + 9180.393 )/ 2 )
=1062.1/9210.4935
=11.53 %

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

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 11.53% mean?
Metro (MTRAF) has a ROCE % of 11.53% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Metro's ROCE % too high?
Metro's current ROCE % is 11.53%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROCE % is 8.98. Metro's value of 11.53% is 28.4% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to KR and SFM?
Metro's ROCE % of 11.53% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.98. Metro's value of 11.53% is 28.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.98, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metro's current ROCE % of 11.53% is 28.4% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROCE % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro's current ROCE % is 11.53%. 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 ROCE % is 11.53% and 28.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.98. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MTRAF), the current ROCE % is 11.53% 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:

  • ROCE %: 11.53%
  • GF Value™: $67.51 vs. price of $66.28 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100
  • Industry Position: 28.4% above the Retail - Defensive median

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 62M:GermanyMRU:Canada
Address 11011 Maurice-Duplessis, Finances, Montreal, Montreal, QC, CAN, H1C 1V6
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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