MULLEN GROUP LTD (MTL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MTL - CA6252841045 - Common Stock
14.16 CAD
-0.13 (-0.91%)
MTL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 6 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. MTL has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MTL.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MTL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MTL had a positive cash flow from operations.
MTL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MTL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MTL's Return On Assets of 3.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTL is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
MTL has a Return On Equity of 9.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
MTL's Return On Invested Capital of 5.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTL is in line with the industry average of 6.85%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (4.54%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTL has remained more or less at the same level.
MTL 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 has grown nicely.
MTL's Gross Margin of 37.78% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTL is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
MTL'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
MTL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MTL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MTL has less shares outstanding
MTL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.73, we must say that MTL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MTL has a Altman-Z score of 1.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTL underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTL is 4.85, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MTL, 4.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MTL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.85) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11 is on the high side and indicates that MTL has dependencies on debt financing.
MTL has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that MTL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.97, MTL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MTL has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that MTL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.81, MTL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MTL have decreased strongly by -15.07% in the last year.
MTL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.44% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.53% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.07%
EPS 3Y18.25%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%-12.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y10.42%
Revenue growth 5Y9.24%
Sales Q2Q%5.59%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MTL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
MTL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.91% yearly.
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.
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 11.42, the valuation of MTL can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTL is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MTL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
MTL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50, MTL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTL is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, MTL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.44. MTL pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
MTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MTL has a limited annual growth rate of 4.83%.
MTL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MTL has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
77.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MTL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MTL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP77.07%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3Y3.91%
TSX:MTL (10/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.16
-0.13 (-0.91%)
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 Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)2.10B
Net Income(TTM)95.33M
Analysts75.71
Price Target16.73 (18.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
DP77.07%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.84%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.87%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.13%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 3.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY8.76%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY9.47%
FCF(TTM)2.81
FCFY19.87%
OCF(TTM)3.81
OCFY26.94%
SpS24.13
BVpS11.82
TBVpS4.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number18.16
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 | 1.73 |
F-Score6
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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)-15.07%
EPS 3Y18.25%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%-12.43%
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%5.59%
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.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MTL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MTL.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MULLEN GROUP LTD (MTL.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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MULLEN GROUP LTD (MTL.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for MTL stock?
The financial health rating of MULLEN GROUP LTD (MTL.CA) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of MULLEN GROUP LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of MULLEN GROUP LTD (MTL.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 77.07%.