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C$92.53 +1.41 (+1.55%)
As of 07/24/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

MRU vs. L, ATD.B, ATD.A, WN, and EMP.A

Should you buy Metro stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Metro with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Metro include Loblaw Companies (L), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.A), George Weston (WN), and Empire (EMP.A). These companies are all part of the "grocery stores" industry.

How does Metro compare to Loblaw Companies?

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) and Metro (TSE:MRU) are both large-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

Loblaw Companies has a beta of 0.129619, suggesting that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Metro has a beta of 0.162856, suggesting that its share price is 84% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Metro had 1 more articles in the media than Loblaw Companies. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Metro and 4 mentions for Loblaw Companies. Loblaw Companies' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Metro's score of -0.52 indicating that Loblaw Companies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Loblaw Companies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Metro
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Metro has a net margin of 4.52% compared to Loblaw Companies' net margin of 4.29%. Loblaw Companies' return on equity of 24.88% beat Metro's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Loblaw Companies4.29% 24.88% 5.89%
Metro 4.52%14.38%6.40%

20.0% of Loblaw Companies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.0% of Metro shares are held by institutional investors. 53.8% of Loblaw Companies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Metro shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Loblaw Companies presently has a consensus target price of C$69.50, suggesting a potential upside of 8.00%. Metro has a consensus target price of C$102.38, suggesting a potential upside of 10.64%. Given Metro's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Metro is more favorable than Loblaw Companies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Loblaw Companies
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Metro
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

Loblaw Companies has higher revenue and earnings than Metro. Metro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Loblaw Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Loblaw CompaniesC$64.48B1.16C$2.23BC$2.3027.98
MetroC$22.38B0.87C$957.36MC$4.6919.73

Loblaw Companies pays an annual dividend of C$0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Metro pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Loblaw Companies pays out 24.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Metro pays out 32.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Loblaw Companies beats Metro on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metro compare to Alimentation Couche-Tard?

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD.B) and Metro (TSE:MRU) are both large-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Metro has a consensus target price of C$102.38, suggesting a potential upside of 10.64%. Given Metro's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Metro is more favorable than Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alimentation Couche-Tard
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Metro
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

In the previous week, Metro had 5 more articles in the media than Alimentation Couche-Tard. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Metro and 0 mentions for Alimentation Couche-Tard. Alimentation Couche-Tard's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Metro's score of -0.52 indicating that Alimentation Couche-Tard is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alimentation Couche-Tard Neutral
Metro Negative

Metro has a net margin of 4.52% compared to Alimentation Couche-Tard's net margin of 0.00%. Metro's return on equity of 14.38% beat Alimentation Couche-Tard's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alimentation Couche-TardN/A N/A N/A
Metro 4.52%14.38%6.40%

Alimentation Couche-Tard pays an annual dividend of C$0.28 per share. Metro pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Alimentation Couche-Tard pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Metro pays out 32.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

45.0% of Metro shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Metro shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Alimentation Couche-Tard has higher revenue and earnings than Metro. Alimentation Couche-Tard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metro, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alimentation Couche-TardC$53.19B0.00C$3.30BC$3.10N/A
MetroC$22.38B0.87C$957.36MC$4.6919.73

Summary

Metro beats Alimentation Couche-Tard on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metro compare to Alimentation Couche-Tard?

Metro (TSE:MRU) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD.A) are both large-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Alimentation Couche-Tard has higher revenue and earnings than Metro. Alimentation Couche-Tard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metro, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MetroC$22.38B0.87C$957.36MC$4.6919.73
Alimentation Couche-TardC$53.19B0.00C$3.30BC$3.10N/A

Metro pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Alimentation Couche-Tard pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share. Metro pays out 32.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alimentation Couche-Tard pays out 8.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Metro had 5 more articles in the media than Alimentation Couche-Tard. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Metro and 0 mentions for Alimentation Couche-Tard. Alimentation Couche-Tard's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Metro's score of -0.52 indicating that Alimentation Couche-Tard is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Metro Negative
Alimentation Couche-Tard Neutral

Metro has a net margin of 4.52% compared to Alimentation Couche-Tard's net margin of 0.00%. Metro's return on equity of 14.38% beat Alimentation Couche-Tard's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Metro4.52% 14.38% 6.40%
Alimentation Couche-Tard N/A N/A N/A

45.0% of Metro shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Metro shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Metro currently has a consensus price target of C$102.38, suggesting a potential upside of 10.64%. Given Metro's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Metro is more favorable than Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Metro
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Alimentation Couche-Tard
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Metro beats Alimentation Couche-Tard on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metro compare to George Weston?

Metro (TSE:MRU) and George Weston (TSE:WN) are both large-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and profitability.

45.0% of Metro shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.2% of George Weston shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Metro shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 59.4% of George Weston shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Metro and Metro both had 5 articles in the media. George Weston's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Metro's score of -0.52 indicating that George Weston is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Metro
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
George Weston
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Metro pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. George Weston pays an annual dividend of C$1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Metro pays out 32.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. George Weston pays out 41.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Metro is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Metro has a beta of 0.162856, suggesting that its stock price is 84% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, George Weston has a beta of 0.310791, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Metro currently has a consensus price target of C$102.38, indicating a potential upside of 10.64%. George Weston has a consensus price target of C$111.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.82%. Given Metro's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Metro is more favorable than George Weston.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Metro
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
George Weston
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Metro has a net margin of 4.52% compared to George Weston's net margin of 1.80%. George Weston's return on equity of 21.74% beat Metro's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Metro4.52% 14.38% 6.40%
George Weston 1.80%21.74%5.75%

Metro has higher earnings, but lower revenue than George Weston. Metro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than George Weston, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MetroC$22.38B0.87C$957.36MC$4.6919.73
George WestonC$65.10B0.60C$648.55MC$2.8636.33

Summary

Metro beats George Weston on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metro compare to Empire?

Empire (TSE:EMP.A) and Metro (TSE:MRU) are both large-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Empire had 1 more articles in the media than Metro. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Empire and 5 mentions for Metro. Empire's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Metro's score of -0.52 indicating that Empire is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Empire
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Metro
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Empire pays an annual dividend of C$0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Metro pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Empire pays out 102.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Metro pays out 32.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Empire presently has a consensus price target of C$55.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.78%. Metro has a consensus price target of C$102.38, indicating a potential upside of 10.64%. Given Metro's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Metro is more favorable than Empire.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Empire
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Metro
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

Metro has a net margin of 4.52% compared to Empire's net margin of 2.18%. Metro's return on equity of 14.38% beat Empire's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Empire2.18% 12.94% 4.60%
Metro 4.52%14.38%6.40%

23.0% of Empire shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.0% of Metro shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Empire shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Metro shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Empire has a beta of -0.21885, indicating that its share price is 122% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Metro has a beta of 0.162856, indicating that its share price is 84% less volatile than the broader market.

Metro has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Empire. Metro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Empire, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EmpireC$31.95B0.35C$672MC$0.8658.26
MetroC$22.38B0.87C$957.36MC$4.6919.73

Summary

Metro beats Empire on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MRU vs. The Competition

MetricMetroGrocery Stores IndustryDefensive SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$19.22BC$23.39BC$8.33BC$12.48B
Dividend Yield1.79%2.83%3.13%6.19%
P/E Ratio19.7319.76888.5636.95
Price / Sales0.8725.59992,150.299.44
Price / Cash1,364.56125.55142.3382.29
Price / Book2.823.079.734.39
Net IncomeC$957.36MC$958.31MC$1.03BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-1.58%0.10%-0.35%0.61%
1 Month Performance-1.78%1.04%0.01%1.06%
1 Year Performance-12.48%-7.73%273.44%30.89%

Metro Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MRU
Metro
1.5351 of 5 stars
C$92.53
+1.5%
C$102.38
+10.6%
-12.1%C$19.22BC$22.38B19.7397,000
L
Loblaw Companies
2.2102 of 5 stars
C$64.98
-0.8%
C$69.50
+7.0%
-71.1%C$75.63BC$64.48B28.2512,000
ATD.B
Alimentation Couche-Tard
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$52.83BC$53.19B16.01130,000
ATD.A
Alimentation Couche-Tard
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$52.79BC$53.19B15.99130,000
WN
George Weston
2.121 of 5 stars
C$103.62
-1.1%
C$111.00
+7.1%
+18.1%C$39.07BC$65.10B36.23220,000

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