Metro Inc
Metro Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Canada. The company operates supermarkets, discount stores, neighbourhood stores, specialized stores, and pharmacies that provide fresh and grocery products, baked goods, prepared food products, meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, frozen food … Read more
Metro Inc (MTRAF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $7.03 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Metro Inc (MTRAF) has net assets worth $7.03 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($14.84 Billion) and total liabilities ($7.81 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $7.03 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.39% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.06% |
| 5-Year Change | 9.86% |
| 10-Year Change | 161.59% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.42 |
Metro Inc - Net Assets Trend (1995–2025)
This chart illustrates how Metro Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Metro Inc (1995–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Metro Inc from 1995 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | $7.05 Billion | +0.09% |
| 2024-09-30 | $7.04 Billion | +3.27% |
| 2023-09-30 | $6.82 Billion | +2.99% |
| 2022-09-30 | $6.62 Billion | +3.21% |
| 2021-09-30 | $6.41 Billion | +4.18% |
| 2020-09-30 | $6.16 Billion | +3.13% |
| 2019-09-30 | $5.97 Billion | +5.53% |
| 2018-09-30 | $5.66 Billion | +93.44% |
| 2017-09-30 | $2.92 Billion | +8.57% |
| 2016-09-30 | $2.69 Billion | +1.35% |
| 2015-09-30 | $2.66 Billion | -1.00% |
| 2014-09-30 | $2.68 Billion | -4.39% |
| 2013-09-30 | $2.81 Billion | +10.31% |
| 2012-09-30 | $2.55 Billion | -0.89% |
| 2011-09-30 | $2.57 Billion | +5.13% |
| 2010-09-30 | $2.44 Billion | +7.89% |
| 2009-09-30 | $2.26 Billion | +9.85% |
| 2008-09-30 | $2.06 Billion | +6.34% |
| 2007-09-30 | $1.94 Billion | +11.81% |
| 2006-09-30 | $1.73 Billion | +14.08% |
| 2005-09-30 | $1.52 Billion | +78.34% |
| 2004-09-30 | $852.10 Million | +13.46% |
| 2003-09-30 | $751.00 Million | +16.61% |
| 2002-09-30 | $644.00 Million | +15.41% |
| 2001-09-30 | $558.00 Million | +20.78% |
| 2000-09-30 | $462.00 Million | +17.77% |
| 1999-09-30 | $392.30 Million | +14.51% |
| 1998-09-30 | $342.60 Million | +15.67% |
| 1997-09-30 | $296.20 Million | +23.16% |
| 1996-09-30 | $240.50 Million | -20.55% |
| 1995-09-30 | $302.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Metro Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 4650.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $5.48 Billion | 78.01% |
| Common Stock | $1.54 Billion | 21.98% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.40 Million | -0.02% |
| Other Components | $1.80 Million | 0.03% |
| Total Equity | $7.03 Billion | 100.00% |
Metro Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Metro Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Standard Bank Group Limited
PINK:SBGOF
|
$14.90 Billion |
|
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
NSE:POWERGRID
|
$14.91 Billion |
|
Shriram Finance Limited
NSE:SHRIRAMFIN
|
$14.92 Billion |
|
Roivant Sciences Ltd
NASDAQ:ROIV
|
$14.92 Billion |
|
Kerry Group plc
PINK:KRYAF
|
$14.87 Billion |
|
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
NYSE:MAA
|
$14.86 Billion |
|
Moncler S.p.A.
PINK:MONRF
|
$14.85 Billion |
|
China National Uranium Co Ltd
SHE:001280
|
$14.81 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Metro Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 7,021,700,000 to 7,026,700,000, a change of 5,000,000 (0.1%).
- Net income of 1,017,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 316,800,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 801,300,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 24,100,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 300,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 82,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.02 Billion | +14.47% |
| Dividends Paid | $316.80 Million | -4.51% |
| Share Repurchases | $801.30 Million | -11.4% |
| Share Issuances | $24.10 Million | +0.34% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-300.00K | -0.0% |
| Other Changes | $82.30 Million | +1.17% |
| Total Change | $- | 0.07% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Metro Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.21x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 89.32x to 2.21x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-30 | $0.79 | $70.80 | x |
| 1996-09-30 | $0.63 | $70.80 | x |
| 1997-09-30 | $0.94 | $70.80 | x |
| 1998-09-30 | $1.09 | $70.80 | x |
| 1999-09-30 | $1.25 | $70.80 | x |
| 2000-09-30 | $1.53 | $70.80 | x |
| 2001-09-30 | $1.86 | $70.80 | x |
| 2002-09-30 | $2.11 | $70.80 | x |
| 2003-09-30 | $2.51 | $70.80 | x |
| 2004-09-30 | $2.89 | $70.80 | x |
| 2005-09-30 | $5.09 | $70.80 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | $4.95 | $70.80 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | $5.52 | $70.80 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | $6.06 | $70.80 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | $6.79 | $70.80 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | $7.58 | $70.80 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | $8.26 | $70.80 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | $8.52 | $70.80 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | $9.79 | $70.80 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | $10.09 | $70.80 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | $10.52 | $70.80 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | $11.20 | $70.80 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | $12.62 | $70.80 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | $23.53 | $70.80 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | $23.24 | $70.80 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | $24.25 | $70.80 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | $25.88 | $70.80 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | $27.43 | $70.80 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | $29.15 | $70.80 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | $31.10 | $70.80 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | $31.98 | $70.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Metro Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 14.47%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.62%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.51x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.07x
- Recent ROE (14.47%) is below the historical average (18.12%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 20.19% | 1.94% | 5.00x | 2.08x | $30.83 Million |
| 1996 | 25.36% | 1.87% | 4.93x | 2.76x | $36.95 Million |
| 1997 | 22.35% | 1.93% | 4.73x | 2.45x | $36.58 Million |
| 1998 | 19.09% | 1.79% | 4.64x | 2.30x | $31.14 Million |
| 1999 | 19.47% | 1.91% | 4.01x | 2.54x | $37.17 Million |
| 2000 | 21.00% | 2.08% | 4.39x | 2.29x | $50.80 Million |
| 2001 | 22.04% | 2.53% | 4.11x | 2.13x | $67.20 Million |
| 2002 | 22.36% | 2.80% | 3.87x | 2.06x | $79.60 Million |
| 2003 | 22.10% | 2.98% | 3.69x | 2.01x | $90.90 Million |
| 2004 | 19.81% | 2.81% | 3.85x | 1.83x | $83.59 Million |
| 2005 | 12.58% | 2.84% | 1.70x | 2.60x | $39.07 Million |
| 2006 | 14.68% | 2.31% | 2.63x | 2.42x | $80.62 Million |
| 2007 | 14.31% | 2.60% | 2.49x | 2.21x | $83.37 Million |
| 2008 | 14.20% | 2.73% | 2.43x | 2.14x | $86.59 Million |
| 2009 | 15.65% | 3.15% | 2.41x | 2.06x | $127.99 Million |
| 2010 | 16.04% | 3.45% | 2.35x | 1.97x | $147.52 Million |
| 2011 | 15.04% | 3.38% | 2.31x | 1.93x | $129.50 Million |
| 2012 | 18.94% | 4.01% | 2.33x | 2.02x | $227.37 Million |
| 2013 | 25.41% | 6.25% | 2.25x | 1.80x | $432.29 Million |
| 2014 | 16.75% | 3.86% | 2.20x | 1.98x | $180.24 Million |
| 2015 | 19.15% | 4.14% | 2.27x | 2.04x | $241.76 Million |
| 2016 | 21.32% | 4.47% | 2.28x | 2.09x | $303.44 Million |
| 2017 | 20.33% | 4.49% | 2.18x | 2.08x | $300.59 Million |
| 2018 | 30.42% | 11.93% | 1.32x | 1.94x | $1.15 Billion |
| 2019 | 11.95% | 4.24% | 1.51x | 1.86x | $116.08 Million |
| 2020 | 12.95% | 4.42% | 1.34x | 2.19x | $180.98 Million |
| 2021 | 12.86% | 4.50% | 1.35x | 2.12x | $183.01 Million |
| 2022 | 12.81% | 4.48% | 1.41x | 2.03x | $185.65 Million |
| 2023 | 14.92% | 4.90% | 1.49x | 2.04x | $334.68 Million |
| 2024 | 13.23% | 4.38% | 1.50x | 2.01x | $226.63 Million |
| 2025 | 14.47% | 4.62% | 1.51x | 2.07x | $314.33 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Metro Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Grocery Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Grocery Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $14,173,591,586
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 20.93%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Inc (MTRAF) | $7.03 Billion | 20.19% | 1.11x | $14.89 Billion |
| Albertsons Companies (ACI) | $2.28 Billion | 20.47% | 10.97x | $6.24 Billion |
| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AHODF) | $16.28 Billion | 5.10% | 1.23x | $32.57 Billion |
| Sendas Distribuidora S.A. (ASAIY) | $2.77 Billion | 58.21% | 7.26x | $2.52 Billion |
| Bim Birlesik Magazalar (BMBRF) | $813.01 Million | 40.75% | 1.62x | $5.01 Billion |
| BMTHF (BMTHF) | $306.68 Million | 3.95% | 1.25x | $60.88 Million |
| Carrefour SA (CRERF) | $10.95 Billion | 11.59% | 3.76x | $8.90 Billion |
| CP ALL Public Company Limited (CVPBF) | $99.82 Billion | 20.97% | 2.74x | $9.06 Billion |
| Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited (DFILF) | $1.76 Billion | 22.92% | 2.11x | $3.57 Billion |
| Dino Polska S.A. (DNOPF) | $5.61 Billion | 25.07% | 0.85x | $11.25 Billion |
| Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) | $1.16 Billion | 0.27% | 1.64x | $317.96 Million |