Risk factor
Considerable default risk
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
Metro AG operates as a food wholesaler in Germany and internationally. It is involved in store-based wholesale trade under the METRO and MAKRO brands; delivery services under the METRO, Aviludo, Caterite, Classic Fine Foods, GVS Group, Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk, Pro à Pro, Pro a Pro Spain, and R Express brands; and operates an online marketplace under the METRO MARKETS brands. The company also offers food and non-food products; digital solutions under the DISH brand; and logistics, IT, and procurement services. In addition, it develops, operates, and markets an international real estate portfolio. The company was formerly known as METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG and changed its name to METRO AG in August 2017. Metro AG was founded in 1964 and is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'expensive' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.