Metro Inc.

MRU · Consumer Defensive

About Metro Inc. (MRU)

Metro Inc. is a Grocery Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

MRU trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores

Key Statistics

Current Price
C$97.04
Market Cap
C$20.31B
52-Week High
C$101.30
52-Week Low
C$86.63
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores

C$1,000 Invested in Metro Inc. (MRU)

1 Year
C$1,057
+6%
3 Years
C$1,449
+45%
5 Years
C$1,694
+69%
10 Years
C$2,758
+176%
Since IPO
C$141,480
+14048%

How much would C$1,000 invested in MRU be worth today?

What would C$1,000 invested in MRU 1 year ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Metro Inc. (MRU) in 2025 would be worth C$1,057 as of November 2026, representing a +5.7% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in MRU 3 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Metro Inc. (MRU) in 2023 would be worth C$1,449 as of November 2026, representing a +44.9% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in MRU 5 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Metro Inc. (MRU) in 2021 would be worth C$1,694 as of November 2026, representing a +69.4% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in MRU 10 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Metro Inc. (MRU) in 2016 would be worth C$2,758 as of November 2026, representing a +175.8% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in MRU at IPO be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Metro Inc. (MRU) at IPO would be worth C$141,480 as of November 2026, representing a +14048.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.48%
Positive Months
219
57% of 381
Negative Months
161
42% of 381
Data Period
31+ years
381 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Feb 1997 (+22.1%)
Best month on avg: March (+2.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2007 (-18.4%)
Worst month on avg: June (0.0%)

Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Metro Inc. (MRU) has averaged a monthly return of +1.48% with a median return of +1.27%. The stock had 219 positive months (57%) and 161 negative months (42%). The best month in MRU's history was February 1997 with a +22.1% return, while the worst was November 2007 at -18.4%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.6%), and June the weakest (0.0%).

MRU's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2001 with a cumulative return of +59.6%, and the worst was 2007 at -31.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 31 years of trading history, Metro Inc. (MRU) has delivered an average annual return of +17.49% with a median return of +14.95%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.02%. The stock posted gains in 27 years (87%) and losses in 4 years (13%).

MRU's best year was 2001 with a +75.38% gain, while the worst was 2007 at -29.66%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 15, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. MRU achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.

Avg Return
+17.49%
Best Year
2001 (+75.38%)
Worst Year
2007 (-29.66%)
Positive Years
27/31
Year Return Start End
2026 -0.01% C$97.05 C$97.04
2025 +11.26% C$87.23 C$97.05
2024 +33.74% C$65.22 C$87.23
2023 -6.94% C$70.09 C$65.22
2022 +13.16% C$61.94 C$70.09
2021 +20.54% C$51.38 C$61.94
2020 +7.62% C$47.75 C$51.38
2019 +14.95% C$41.54 C$47.75
2018 +19.73% C$34.69 C$41.54
2017 +1.80% C$34.08 C$34.69
2016 +5.04% C$32.44 C$34.08
2015 +26.20% C$25.71 C$32.44
2014 +46.27% C$17.58 C$25.71
2013 +4.00% C$16.90 C$17.58
2012 +18.68% C$14.24 C$16.90
2011 +21.52% C$11.72 C$14.24
2010 +17.08% C$10.01 C$11.72
2009 +7.63% C$9.30 C$10.01
2008 +43.07% C$6.50 C$9.30
2007 -29.66% C$9.24 C$6.50
2006 +26.05% C$7.33 C$9.24
2005 +28.17% C$5.72 C$7.33
2004 +12.13% C$5.10 C$5.72
2003 +25.19% C$4.07 C$5.10
2002 +0.92% C$4.04 C$4.07
2001 +75.38% C$2.30 C$4.04
2000 +11.32% C$2.07 C$2.30
1999 -0.50% C$2.08 C$2.07
1998 +30.14% C$1.60 C$2.08
1997 +44.21% C$1.11 C$1.60
1996 +13.63% C$0.97 C$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions: MRU

What sector is MRU in? ▼

MRU operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Grocery Stores industry.

How has MRU performed historically? ▼

Over 31 years of trading history, MRU has posted gains in 27 years (87% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +75.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in MRU? ▼

You can invest in MRU through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MRU.

Last updated: 11/1/2026