MULLEN GROUP LTD (MTL-DB.CA) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
Canada - TSX:MTL-DB - CA625284AC82
104.15 CAD
-0.85 (-0.81%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MTL-DB. MTL-DB was compared to 6 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. MTL-DB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MTL-DB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MTL-DB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MTL-DB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MTL-DB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MTL-DB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.63%, MTL-DB is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MTL-DB's Return On Equity of 9.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTL-DB outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.72%, MTL-DB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MTL-DB is in line with the industry average of 6.82%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.63% | ||
| ROE | 9.27% | ||
| ROIC | 5.72% |
ROA(3y)6.49%
ROA(5y)5.39%
ROE(3y)13.79%
ROE(5y)11.33%
ROIC(3y)8.41%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
1.3 Margins
MTL-DB has a Profit Margin (4.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTL-DB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MTL-DB has a Operating Margin (8.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTL-DB has grown nicely.
MTL-DB's Gross Margin of 37.78% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTL-DB is outperformed by 83.33% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.54% | ||
| GM | 37.78% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MTL-DB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
MTL-DB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MTL-DB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MTL-DB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MTL-DB has an Altman-Z score of 4.66. This indicates that MTL-DB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MTL-DB has a Altman-Z score of 4.66. 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 4.85, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MTL-DB, 4.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MTL-DB has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11 is on the high side and indicates that MTL-DB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MTL-DB (1.11) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that MTL-DB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MTL-DB's Current ratio of 1.97 is amongst the best of the industry. MTL-DB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that MTL-DB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MTL-DB's Quick ratio of 1.81 is amongst the best of the industry. MTL-DB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MTL-DB have decreased strongly by -22.22% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MTL-DB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.44% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MTL-DB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.53% in the last year.
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)-22.22%
EPS 3Y18.25%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%-12.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y10.42%
Revenue growth 5Y9.24%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%
3.2 Future
MTL-DB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.91% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MTL-DB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.55%
Revenue Next 2Y9.03%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MTL-DB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 99.19.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTL-DB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, MTL-DB is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 77.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MTL-DB.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MTL-DB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MTL-DB is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 99.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 77.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTL-DB is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.97
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MTL-DB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.96%, which is a nice return.
MTL-DB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.52. MTL-DB pays more dividend than 100.00% 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 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MTL-DB has a limited annual growth rate of 4.83%.
MTL-DB is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MTL-DB pays out 77.07% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MTL-DB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP77.07%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.91%
TSX:MTL-DB (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
104.15
-0.85 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.81%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.06B
Revenue(TTM)2.10B
Net Income(TTM)95.33M
Analysts75.71
Price Target126.18 (21.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
DP77.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.31%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.79%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.59%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.79%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.44%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)8.05%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)11.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.8%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.84%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.11%
PT rev (1m)-2.52%
PT rev (3m)-5.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 99.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 77.7 | ||
| P/S | 4.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.3 | ||
| P/B | 8.81 | ||
| P/tB | 23.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.12 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY1.01%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY1.29%
FCF(TTM)2.81
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)3.81
OCFY3.66%
SpS24.13
BVpS11.82
TBVpS4.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.97
Graham Number16.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.63% | ||
| ROE | 9.27% | ||
| ROCE | 7.75% | ||
| ROIC | 5.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.72% | ||
| OM | 8.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.54% | ||
| GM | 37.78% | ||
| FCFM | 11.66% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.78%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 60.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 256.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.66 |
F-Score6
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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)-22.22%
EPS 3Y18.25%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%-12.2%
EPS Next Y-10.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y10.42%
Revenue growth 5Y9.24%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%
Revenue Next Year10.55%
Revenue Next 2Y9.03%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.23%
EBIT growth 3Y21.77%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next Year61.78%
EBIT Next 3Y22.27%
EBIT Next 5Y16.13%
FCF growth 1Y47.86%
FCF growth 3Y20.06%
FCF growth 5Y18.7%
OCF growth 1Y21.9%
OCF growth 3Y14.36%
OCF growth 5Y11.65%
MULLEN GROUP LTD / MTL-DB.CA FAQ
What does MTL-DB do?
Mullen Group Ltd. engages in the provision of trucking and logistics services. The company is headquartered in Okotoks, Alberta and currently employs 8,070 full-time employees. The Company’s segments include Less-Than-Truckload, Logistics & Warehousing, Specialized & Industrial Services and U.S. & International Logistics. The Less-than-truckload segment delivers small packages, parcels and pallets of all types of freight. The Logistics & Warehousing segment offers specialized trucking, warehousing, intermodal, transload, warehousing and fulfillment centers that handle e-commerce transactions, and full truckload. The Specialized & Industrial Services segment provides services including water management, environmental reclamation, turnaround and industrial maintenance, services that support the drilling of wells, well servicing and fluid hauling, along with transportation and logistics services for complex pipeline and industrial projects. The U.S. & International Logistics segment provides services through a combination of professional representatives and a network of independently owned and managed Station Agents.
Can you provide the latest stock price for MULLEN GROUP LTD?
The current stock price of MTL-DB.CA is 104.15 CAD. The price decreased by -0.81% in the last trading session.
What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of MTL-DB stock?
MTL-DB.CA has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.