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Metro Inc (A) (MRU.TO)

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Metro Inc (A) (MRU.TO)

90.68
-0.31 (0.34%)
as of Jun 30, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

Metro Inc (MRU-T) operates in a competitive grocery market in Canada, where larger players like Costco and Walmart have dominated growth, forcing Metro and its peers to carve out niche markets that these giants can't fully exploit, such as discount banners and private-label products. The grocery sector is under pressure from public scrutiny over pricing, compounded by inflation and rising energy costs, which affects perception and sales. Although Metro Inc remains a solid player, significant growth prospects appear limited. Experts express a preference for Loblaw due to its market dominance, although there are insights into the potential of discount grocers like Food Basics. One analyst noted Metro was a top pick earlier, showcasing strong institutional buying signals and a defensive investment strategy, indicating ongoing interest despite the challenging market environment.

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Fair Value
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Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Nov 30, 2022
High quality. Good package of grocery plus pharmacy. Very well run, reflected in ROE of 15-16%, better than most peers. Strong balance sheet, nice dividend. One knock is the multiple of 18x vs. market of 13x. Don't buy here. Wait for a pullback and buy for the long term.
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$77.36

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
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Curated by Allan Tong since 2019.
99+ opinions with 4.15 rating.

TOP PICK

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Jul 06, 2022

Metro has two buys, five holds and a $74.29 price target that's 7.5% higher than the current price. Its 4.63% profit margin beats Weston's 4.11% and Empire's 2.69%, though Metro's gross margin lafs those peers. Again, you won't get rich buying Metro shares, but you can park your money here and see a safe, though modest return during all this volatility.

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$69.19

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
BUY

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Jun 30, 2022
Top investment idea. Earl: Theme of return of capital and on capital. Solid balance sheet. Good, not aggressive, growth plans. Nice margins on the pharma side. Converting some stores to discount brands. You want a retailer that's focused on staples for the regular cashflow.
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$69.09

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
TOP PICK

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Feb 04, 2022
Believes company is very predictable which results in consistent earnings. Company is a good hedge against volatility in the market. Ability for company to raise dividend is a major strength.
Photo of David DriscollDavid Driscoll
Owned
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$68.03

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
BUY

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Nov 02, 2021
Pays a 1.6x dividend and trades at 15x earnings. They consistently raise dividends. Good leverage from their pharma distribution (Jean Coutu) and groceries. Coutu is a strong brand in Quebec and generates a lot of free cash flow. They will have to deal with food inflation, though. He likes it.
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Owned
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$63.51

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Sep 20, 2021
It is one of a small group of major grocers in Canada, a really well managed company. He would buy it on any weakness. It is a good defensive stock to hold over the long term. He sold it recently because it had had a long run.
Photo of Stephen Takacsy, B. Eng, MBAStephen Takacsy, B. Eng, MBA
No
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$59.77

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
DON'T BUY

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

May 19, 2021
Defensive. Underperformed the broader TSX since last March. He prefers the cyclicals. Very competitive industry, low margins. 16x forward earnings, 8% long-term growth rate. Headwinds ahead of it, such as massive competitors and higher wages.
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$57.83

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
WAIT

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Dec 21, 2020

MRU-T vs. EMP.A-T. Metro has been his favourite grocery stock for 15 years. Grocery are the stay-at-home stocks but as we exit the pandemic this is not where you want to be. Don’t buy until the rotation is completed.

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$58.04

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
WAIT

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Nov 16, 2020

He has been a fan for 15 years but regrets not buying it. It has run up more than Loblaws so he would not get it now. Wait for a rotation out of grocery stocks and then at that point he would prefer this one to L-T.

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No
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$61.80

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
BUY

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Mar 12, 2020

You want defensive stocks right now. Big thing is Jean Coutu, and integration will create earnings and cash flow growth. More difficult issue is how to expand that brand beyond Quebec, and this is already priced into the stock. A defensive name, and you can do quite well. Yield is 1.7%.

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$54.44

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
BUY

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Jan 09, 2020
Metro is by far the best management team in the sector. It seems to go through these cycles. It is a good entry point to get it in at a bit of a lull.
Photo of Jennifer RadmanJennifer Radman
Owned
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$54.17

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
PAST TOP PICK

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Dec 30, 2019
(A Top Pick Dec 07/18, Up 19%) It's the best-run grocery chain in Canada in terms of allocating capital and running their stores. It boasts 10% dividend growth over time. He holds this in TFSAs.
Photo of David DriscollDavid Driscoll
Owned
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$54.22

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Dec 16, 2019

He would prefer it over L-T and EMP-T. It has been the better performer over the last 10 years. Their long term strategy has been to buy back 3-5% of their stock, pay a 2% dividend, and increase their net income 5-10% per year making about a 10-17% return. As a grocery stock it has never become quite compelling enough but in hindsight it would have been a good investment. Once they get too large they just have less growth opportunities. This one is more nimble. It's valuation is on the higher end of the range so wait for a pull back.

Photo of Teal LindeTeal Linde
No
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$55.42

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
PARTIAL SELL

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Dec 03, 2019

The big grocers have done well. Surprising, because competition is coming from Amazon and even Shoppers Drug Mart with automation. Grocers are a low-margin business. Grocery stocks have run up, so take some profits.

Photo of David BaskinDavid Baskin
No
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$58.56

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

food stores
HOLD

Metro Inc (A)(MRU.TO)

Oct 29, 2019
He owns no food retailers; it's a tough space with no inflation which limits margins. But Metro is the best of the group and a fine operator. Buy at $50.
Photo of Bruce Campbell (1)Bruce Campbell (1)
No
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$54.88

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$90.68

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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