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Dividend CompanyTSXCanada

MTL.TO

Mullen Group

IndustrialsPlain dividendUnknown

Market Snapshot

$21.45

-$0.06 (-27.89%)

Toronto

Yield

3.92%

Rate $0.84

Next Payment

Payment date passed

Ex-date 2026-05-29

52wk Position

90.20%

-4.11% below high

Updated just now

Income Intelligence Summary

Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.

Framework readout
1

Income reliability

Derived from payout history

Monthly income profile is visible

MTL.TO has an income profile aligned with its dividend company role. Provider data shows 12 recent payout records.

2

DRIP defense

Editorial framework

Default DRIP test is not defended

MTL.TO does not cover one full share per payment at the default 100-share test. Coverage is 0.33.

3

Main watch item

Editorial framework

DRIP coverage is the weak point

MTL.TO is below the defended default DRIP zone. The practical watch item is share count versus current price, not just stated yield.

Decision Area

Distribution and DRIP Defense

Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.

Distribution Chart

Last 12 payments

Confirmed Expected

Coverage Ratio Test

DRIP defense check

Failed
Cash
$7.00
APR
0.326
Coverage
0.326

Rung failed. Restore immediately or rebalance the holding.

Price Creep

Defended price ceiling

Max defended
$7.00
Cushion
-$14.45
Cushion %
-67.37%
Current $21.45Break $7.00

Smart Recommendation

MTL.TO is not defended at these inputs; top up shares, lower TPR, or test alternatives.

Research Signals

Research in progress

DRIP availability

Pending

Tax character

Pending

Distribution history

Pending

Structure Overview

This is a publicly traded company that pays regular cash dividends to shareholders. Canadian-listed dividend companies typically pay eligible dividends, which qualify for the dividend tax credit in non-registered accounts. Payout policy, frequency, and sustainability vary by issuer; verify the current distribution policy directly with the company.

Canadian Planning Notes

  • 1Eligible dividends from Canadian corporations are taxed more favourably in a non-registered account than foreign dividends or interest income.
  • 2DRIP availability varies by issuer and broker; confirm whether your plan offers optional cash purchase (OCP) alongside the dividend reinvestment.
  • 3Always verify the current payout policy, ex-dividend date, and recent financial results with the issuer before including this holding in a plan.

Market Facts

Market Data

A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.

Market Data

Market data

Updated facts where available

Price

$21.45

Previous close

$21.51

Day range

$21.22 - $21.66

52wk range

$12.98 - $22.37

Market cap

2.1B

Volume

114.4K

Avg volume

308.8K

Exchange

Toronto

Dividend and distribution

Forward rate

$0.84

Trailing rate

$0.84

Forward yield

3.92%

Trailing yield

3.91%

Per payment

$0.07

Cadence

Monthly

Next ex-date

May 29, 2026

Next pay

May 15, 2026

Last dividend

$0.07

Last dividend date

Apr 30, 2026

Performance

Daily change

-$0.06

Daily change %

-27.89%

52wk position

90.20%

Below 52wk high

-4.11%

Above 52wk low

65.25%

Open

$21.52

Earnings and financials

Trailing EPS

1.02

Forward EPS

1.41

Revenue

2.2B

Revenue growth

10.20%

Profit margin

4.32%

Operating margin

6.95%

Payout ratio

N/A

Free cash flow

152M

Total cash

141.7M

ROE

8.75%

ROA

5.33%

Debt/equity

91.65

Beta

0.9

Valuation

Trailing P/E

21.03

Forward P/E

15.25

Price/sales

0.94

Price/book

1.8

Enterprise value

3B

EV/EBITDA

9.56

Analyst facts

Target mean

$21.50

Target high

$24.00

Target low

$18.00

Recommendation mean

2.1

Recommendation key

buy

Analysts

10

Canadian Context

Account placement

Non-registered

Eligible Canadian dividends qualify for the dividend tax credit, which can improve after-tax income in taxable accounts.

TFSA: Tax-free growth and withdrawals.

RRSP: Tax-deferred growth, with withdrawals taxed as regular income.

Eligible dividend tax credit

Total credit
$345.27
Effective rate
34.53%

Broker DRIP status

Questrade

Available

Wealthsimple

Available

RBC Direct Investing

Available

TD Direct Investing

Available

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This profile is informational only and does not constitute licensed financial advice. Signal values, planning notes, market data, and structure summaries may not reflect the most current issuer disclosures. Always verify current payout policy, ex-dividend dates, financial statements, and issuer communications before making any investment decision.