About Melrose Industries PLC (MRO)
Melrose Industries PLC is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.
MRO trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £470.30
- Market Cap
- £5.86B
- 52-Week High
- £685.00
- 52-Week Low
- £409.90
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
£1,000 Invested in Melrose Industries PLC (MRO)
How much would £1,000 invested in MRO be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in MRO 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Melrose Industries PLC (MRO) in 2025 would be worth £747 as of November 2026, representing a -25.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in MRO 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Melrose Industries PLC (MRO) in 2023 would be worth £928 as of November 2026, representing a -7.2% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in MRO 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Melrose Industries PLC (MRO) in 2021 would be worth £1,414 as of November 2026, representing a +41.4% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in MRO 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Melrose Industries PLC (MRO) in 2016 would be worth £1,188 as of November 2026, representing a +18.8% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in MRO at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Melrose Industries PLC (MRO) at IPO would be worth £8,706 as of November 2026, representing a +770.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 23+ years (276 months), Melrose Industries PLC (MRO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.43% with a median return of +1.85%. The stock had 159 positive months (58%) and 114 negative months (41%). The best month in MRO's history was July 2016 with a +60.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -56.3%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.7%), and September the weakest (-1.8%).
MRO's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2016 with a cumulative return of +146.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -46.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 23 years of trading history, Melrose Industries PLC (MRO) has delivered an average annual return of +21.49% with a median return of +1.53%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.17%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (52%) and losses in 11 years (48%).
MRO's best year was 2016 with a +260.51% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -44.81%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. MRO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -20.06% | £588.31 | £470.30 |
| 2025 | +6.26% | £553.65 | £588.31 |
| 2024 | -2.39% | £567.20 | £553.65 |
| 2023 | +101.06% | £282.10 | £567.20 |
| 2022 | -15.87% | £335.30 | £282.10 |
| 2021 | -19.07% | £414.32 | £335.30 |
| 2020 | -25.84% | £558.71 | £414.32 |
| 2019 | +46.59% | £381.15 | £558.71 |
| 2018 | -22.76% | £493.47 | £381.15 |
| 2017 | +7.33% | £459.77 | £493.47 |
| 2016 | +260.51% | £127.53 | £459.77 |
| 2015 | +1.53% | £125.61 | £127.53 |
| 2014 | -25.94% | £169.61 | £125.61 |
| 2013 | +37.17% | £123.65 | £169.61 |
| 2012 | +15.89% | £106.69 | £123.65 |
| 2011 | -13.78% | £123.74 | £106.69 |
| 2010 | +73.42% | £71.35 | £123.74 |
| 2009 | +108.79% | £34.17 | £71.35 |
| 2008 | -44.81% | £61.92 | £34.17 |
| 2007 | -11.52% | £69.98 | £61.92 |
| 2006 | +27.22% | £55.01 | £69.98 |
| 2005 | +20.72% | £45.57 | £55.01 |
| 2004 | -10.20% | £50.74 | £45.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MRO
What sector is MRO in? ▼
MRO operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
How has MRO performed historically? ▼
Over 23 years of trading history, MRO has posted gains in 12 years (52% of the time). The best year was 2016 with a +260.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in MRO? ▼
You can invest in MRO through any brokerage account that offers access to the London 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 MRO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026