Metro Inc. (MRU) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of March 2026:
0.87x
Metro Inc. (MRU) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.87x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of CA$475.80 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow (CA$545.80 Million). Read Metro Inc. debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.87x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
CA$475.80 Million
CAD
Operating Cash Flow
CA$545.80 Million
CAD
Capital Expenditures
CA$70.00 Million
CAD
Metro Inc. Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1995–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Metro Inc. across 31 annual periods. Explore Metro Inc. capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Metro Inc. (1995–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Metro Inc.. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Metro Inc. market cap and net worth.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CAD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.72x | CA$1.16 Billion | CA$1.61 Billion | CA$452.50 Million | ▲ +5.7% |
| 2024 | 0.68x | CA$1.06 Billion | CA$1.56 Billion | CA$499.00 Million | ▲ +20.5% |
| 2023 | 0.57x | CA$883.60 Million | CA$1.56 Billion | CA$679.90 Million | ▼ -8.6% |
| 2022 | 0.62x | CA$847.80 Million | CA$1.37 Billion | CA$522.90 Million | ▼ -5.0% |
| 2021 | 0.65x | CA$969.90 Million | CA$1.49 Billion | CA$520.00 Million | ▼ -2.1% |
| 2020 | 0.66x | CA$919.60 Million | CA$1.38 Billion | CA$463.30 Million | ▲ +38.2% |
| 2019 | 0.48x | CA$330.90 Million | CA$687.70 Million | CA$356.80 Million | ▼ -22.9% |
| 2018 | 0.62x | CA$468.60 Million | CA$750.40 Million | CA$281.80 Million | ▲ +16.5% |
| 2017 | 0.54x | CA$379.50 Million | CA$707.80 Million | CA$328.30 Million | ▼ -12.4% |
| 2016 | 0.61x | CA$438.80 Million | CA$716.80 Million | CA$278.00 Million | ▼ -9.8% |
| 2015 | 0.68x | CA$464.70 Million | CA$684.70 Million | CA$220.00 Million | ▲ +20.3% |
| 2014 | 0.56x | CA$246.60 Million | CA$437.20 Million | CA$190.60 Million | ▼ -11.1% |
| 2013 | 0.63x | CA$361.70 Million | CA$570.10 Million | CA$208.40 Million | ▲ +2.5% |
| 2012 | 0.62x | CA$341.80 Million | CA$552.30 Million | CA$210.50 Million | ▼ -14.9% |
| 2011 | 0.73x | CA$394.30 Million | CA$542.40 Million | CA$148.10 Million | ▲ +4.1% |
| 2010 | 0.70x | CA$382.40 Million | CA$547.80 Million | CA$165.40 Million | ▲ +27.4% |
| 2009 | 0.55x | CA$285.00 Million | CA$520.10 Million | CA$235.10 Million | ▼ -11.5% |
| 2008 | 0.62x | CA$278.70 Million | CA$450.20 Million | CA$171.50 Million | ▲ +68.3% |
| 2007 | 0.37x | CA$133.60 Million | CA$363.30 Million | CA$229.70 Million | ▼ -34.9% |
| 2006 | 0.56x | CA$221.30 Million | CA$392.00 Million | CA$170.70 Million | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2005 | 0.55x | CA$156.10 Million | CA$281.90 Million | CA$125.80 Million | ▼ -29.3% |
| 2004 | 0.78x | CA$242.30 Million | CA$309.40 Million | CA$67.10 Million | ▲ +92.8% |
| 2003 | 0.41x | CA$80.00 Million | CA$197.00 Million | CA$117.00 Million | ▼ -18.1% |
| 2002 | 0.50x | CA$112.00 Million | CA$226.00 Million | CA$114.00 Million | ▲ +85.5% |
| 2001 | 0.27x | CA$39.00 Million | CA$146.00 Million | CA$107.00 Million | ▼ -55.2% |
| 2000 | 0.60x | CA$93.00 Million | CA$156.00 Million | CA$63.00 Million | ▲ +359.2% |
| 1999 | -0.23x | CA$-44.60 Million | CA$193.90 Million | CA$238.50 Million | ▼ -168.5% |
| 1998 | 0.34x | CA$40.70 Million | CA$121.20 Million | CA$80.50 Million | ▲ +201.9% |
| 1997 | 0.11x | CA$9.90 Million | CA$89.00 Million | CA$79.10 Million | ▼ -71.7% |
| 1996 | 0.39x | CA$37.00 Million | CA$94.10 Million | CA$57.10 Million | ▼ -37.5% |
| 1995 | 0.63x | CA$64.40 Million | CA$102.40 Million | CA$38.00 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).