MULLEN GROUP LTD (MTL-DB.CA) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MTL-DB - CA625284AC82
100.53 CAD
-0.47 (-0.47%)
MTL-DB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 5 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MTL-DB get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, MTL-DB is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
MTL-DB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MTL-DB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MTL-DB has a Return On Assets of 3.63%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTL-DB underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.27%, MTL-DB is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MTL-DB has a Return On Invested Capital (5.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTL-DB is in line with the industry average of 6.96%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of MTL-DB (4.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTL-DB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.62%, MTL-DB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MTL-DB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
MTL-DB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTL-DB is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MTL-DB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MTL-DB has less shares outstanding
MTL-DB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.56 indicates that MTL-DB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MTL-DB's Altman-Z score of 4.56 is amongst the best of the industry. MTL-DB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
MTL-DB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.85. This is a neutral value as MTL-DB would need 4.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.85, MTL-DB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11 is on the high side and indicates that MTL-DB has dependencies on debt financing.
MTL-DB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.11) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC9.47%
2.3 Liquidity
MTL-DB has a Current Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that MTL-DB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MTL-DB has a Current ratio of 1.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTL-DB outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
MTL-DB has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that MTL-DB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MTL-DB has a Quick ratio of 1.81. This is amongst the best in 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
MTL-DB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.22%.
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.
MTL-DB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.53%.
Measured over the past years, MTL-DB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.24% on average per year.
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 3.56% yearly.
MTL-DB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.81%
EPS Next 2Y0.25%
EPS Next 3Y3.97%
EPS Next 5Y3.56%
Revenue Next Year6.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 95.74, the valuation of MTL-DB can be described as expensive.
MTL-DB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MTL-DB is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, MTL-DB is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 80.68, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MTL-DB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTL-DB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
MTL-DB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 95.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 80.68 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTL-DB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.7
EPS Next 2Y0.25%
EPS Next 3Y3.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.49%, MTL-DB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.71, MTL-DB pays a better dividend. On top of this MTL-DB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTL-DB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.49% |
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 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 2Y0.25%
EPS Next 3Y3.97%
TSX:MTL-DB (11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
100.53
-0.47 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.78B
Revenue(TTM)2.10B
Net Income(TTM)95.33M
Analysts75.71
Price Target124.67 (24.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.49% |
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)-9.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.31%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.29%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.59%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.29%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.5%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)8.01%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)11.91%
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)-1.19%
PT rev (3m)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 95.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 80.68 | ||
| P/S | 4.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.46 | ||
| P/B | 8.53 | ||
| P/tB | 23.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.26 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY1.04%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY1.24%
FCF(TTM)2.8
FCFY2.79%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY3.78%
SpS24.03
BVpS11.78
TBVpS4.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)7.7
Graham Number16.68
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 | 4.56 |
F-Score6
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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-10.81%
EPS Next 2Y0.25%
EPS Next 3Y3.97%
EPS Next 5Y3.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y10.42%
Revenue growth 5Y9.24%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%
Revenue Next Year6.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.23%
EBIT growth 3Y21.77%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next Year62.42%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
EBIT Next 5Y15.05%
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 100.53 CAD. The price decreased by -0.47% 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 4 out of 10.