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MULLEN GROUP LTD (MTL-DB.CA) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

TSX:MTL-DB - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA625284AC82 - Currency: CAD

107  +0.9 (+0.85%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MTL-DB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MTL-DB was compared to 6 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. MTL-DB has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, MTL-DB is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MTL-DB was profitable.
In the past year MTL-DB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MTL-DB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MTL-DB had a positive operating cash flow.
MTL-DB.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMTL-DB.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

MTL-DB's Return On Assets of 4.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTL-DB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
MTL-DB has a Return On Equity of 10.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: MTL-DB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.58%, MTL-DB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTL-DB is in line with the industry average of 7.09%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.62%
ROE 10.64%
ROIC 6.58%
ROA(3y)6.49%
ROA(5y)5.39%
ROE(3y)13.79%
ROE(5y)11.33%
ROIC(3y)8.41%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
MTL-DB.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTL-DB.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.33%, MTL-DB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTL-DB has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 9.30%, MTL-DB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTL-DB has grown nicely.
MTL-DB's Gross Margin of 38.06% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTL-DB is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTL-DB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.3%
PM (TTM) 5.33%
GM 38.06%
OM growth 3Y10.27%
OM growth 5Y6.39%
PM growth 3Y4.8%
PM growth 5Y-0.01%
GM growth 3Y2.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
MTL-DB.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTL-DB.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MTL-DB is destroying value.
MTL-DB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MTL-DB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MTL-DB is higher compared to a year ago.
MTL-DB.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMTL-DB.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
MTL-DB.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMTL-DB.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.64 indicates that MTL-DB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MTL-DB has a Altman-Z score of 5.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTL-DB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTL-DB is 4.30, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MTL-DB, 4.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MTL-DB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.30) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
MTL-DB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating MTL-DB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MTL-DB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.94) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 4.3
Altman-Z 5.64
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.41%
MTL-DB.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMTL-DB.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that MTL-DB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MTL-DB (2.26) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that MTL-DB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.05, MTL-DB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.26
Quick Ratio 2.05
MTL-DB.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMTL-DB.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MTL-DB have decreased strongly by -13.77% in the last year.
MTL-DB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.44% yearly.
MTL-DB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.28%.
MTL-DB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.24% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.77%
EPS 3Y18.25%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.28%
Revenue growth 3Y10.42%
Revenue growth 5Y9.24%
Sales Q2Q%7.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.97% on average over the next years.
MTL-DB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y5.37%
Revenue Next 5Y5.86%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MTL-DB.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMTL-DB.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
MTL-DB.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMTL-DB.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 89.92, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MTL-DB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTL-DB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MTL-DB is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.91. MTL-DB is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 76.61 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MTL-DB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTL-DB is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTL-DB to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.11), we can say MTL-DB is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 89.92
Fwd PE 76.61
MTL-DB.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMTL-DB.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MTL-DB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
MTL-DB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.38
EV/EBITDA 31.35
MTL-DB.CA Per share dataMTL-DB.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MTL-DB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MTL-DB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)31.42
PEG (5Y)7.23
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MTL-DB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.99%, which is a nice return.
MTL-DB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.59. MTL-DB pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
MTL-DB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.99%

5.2 History

The dividend of MTL-DB has a limited annual growth rate of 4.83%.
MTL-DB does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

MTL-DB pays out 64.32% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MTL-DB's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP64.32%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%
MTL-DB.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMTL-DB.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M
MTL-DB.CA Dividend Payout.MTL-DB.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MTL-DB.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MULLEN GROUP LTD

TSX:MTL-DB (7/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

107

+0.9 (+0.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-24 2025-07-24
Inst Owners25.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.34B
Analysts78.67
Price Target133.45 (24.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.99%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
DP64.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.59%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.13%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.59%
Max EPS beat(4)26.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.83%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)16.2%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)14.54%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.96%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.37%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.67%
PT rev (1m)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)-11.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 89.92
Fwd PE 76.61
P/S 4.61
P/FCF 40.38
P/OCF 31.4
P/B 9.22
P/tB 17.71
EV/EBITDA 31.35
EPS(TTM)1.19
EY1.11%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY1.31%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)3.41
OCFY3.18%
SpS23.19
BVpS11.6
TBVpS6.04
PEG (NY)31.42
PEG (5Y)7.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.62%
ROE 10.64%
ROCE 8.94%
ROIC 6.58%
ROICexc 7.02%
ROICexgc 9.3%
OM 9.3%
PM (TTM) 5.33%
GM 38.06%
FCFM 11.43%
ROA(3y)6.49%
ROA(5y)5.39%
ROE(3y)13.79%
ROE(5y)11.33%
ROIC(3y)8.41%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
ROICexc(3y)8.57%
ROICexc(5y)6.92%
ROICexgc(3y)11.66%
ROICexgc(5y)9.33%
ROCE(3y)11.65%
ROCE(5y)9.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y15.78%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.72%
OM growth 3Y10.27%
OM growth 5Y6.39%
PM growth 3Y4.8%
PM growth 5Y-0.01%
GM growth 3Y2.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 4.3
Debt/EBITDA 2.93
Cap/Depr 48.26%
Cap/Sales 3.27%
Interest Coverage 4.15
Cash Conversion 91.46%
Profit Quality 214.61%
Current Ratio 2.26
Quick Ratio 2.05
Altman-Z 5.64
F-Score6
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)71.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.6%
Profit Quality(3y)147.53%
Profit Quality(5y)174.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.77%
EPS 3Y18.25%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y4.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.28%
Revenue growth 3Y10.42%
Revenue growth 5Y9.24%
Sales Q2Q%7.46%
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y5.37%
Revenue Next 5Y5.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.46%
EBIT growth 3Y21.77%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next Year64.46%
EBIT Next 3Y22.94%
EBIT Next 5Y15.7%
FCF growth 1Y23.2%
FCF growth 3Y20.06%
FCF growth 5Y18.7%
OCF growth 1Y6.5%
OCF growth 3Y14.36%
OCF growth 5Y11.65%