TSE:MRU

Metro is a leading food and pharmaceutical company having operations in Quebec and Ontario. The company is one of the largest food retailers in Canada. The company operates through more than 600 food stores operating under the banners Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics and Adonis. Its drug business is conducted through 650 drugstores and pharmacies operating under the banners Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Drug Basics. Its two business segments, food operations and pharmaceutical operations are combined into one reportable operating segment. Metro has developed a successful market segmentation strategy with its different grocery banners catering to three different market segments. For example, Metro, Super C and Adonis all target unique markets and customers. Metro and Metro Plus are leading supermarket chains in Quebec and Ontario. Metro’s largest acquisition of Jean Coutu group that has resulted in the creation of a $16-billion retail leader.

Investment Data

Opportunity Score: 62
Ticker: TSE:mru
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Grocery Stores
Market Cap: 16.08B
P/E: 20.95
Dividend Yield: 1.41%
Payout Ratio (Earnings): 29.41%
Canadian Dividend Aristocrat: YES
Chowder Score: Members Only
Revenue Growth: Members Only
Dividend Growth: Members Only
Dividend Growth Fit: 8/10
Dividend Income Fit: 5/10

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