Metro (MTRAF) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.79 (As of Mar. 2026)


MTRAF Metro Inc MTRAF
77 GF Score
Price $64.18
GF Value $66.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metro Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Metro MTRAF -1.65% 77 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTRAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.64 (Fairly Valued).

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Metro's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,507 Mil. Metro's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,026 Mil. Metro's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $10,766 Mil. Therefore, Metro's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.


Metro Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Metro Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.75 0.82 0.82 0.80

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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MTRAF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Metro's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metro's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metro's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Metro Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Metro's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Sep. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Sep. 2024 )
=(10461.255-2090.719)/10438.949
=0.80

where

Operating Assets(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=10509.903 - 48.648
=10461.255

Operating Liabilities(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5417.305 - 3114.717 - 211.869
=2090.719

Metro's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(10507.434-2026.166)/10765.857
=0.79

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=10602.988 - 95.554
=10507.434

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5531.487 - 3283.965 - 221.356
=2026.166

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.79 mean?
Metro (MTRAF) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Metro and its competitors.
Is Metro's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Metro's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to KR and SFM?
Metro's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.79 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Metro and its competitors. Metro's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79. 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 $66.64, compared to a current price of $64.18 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metro (MTRAF), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.79 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 $64.18 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.64. GuruFocus considers Metro to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTRAF:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.79
  • GF Value™: $66.64 vs. price of $64.18 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

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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