MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MLI • US6247561029

119.46 USD
+0.61 (+0.51%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
119.46 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:26:30 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, MLI scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MLI was compared to 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MLI a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MLI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, MLI could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MLI was profitable.
  • MLI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • MLI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MLI had a positive operating cash flow.
MLI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMLI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.50%, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of MLI (23.84%) is better than 92.37% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.30%, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MLI is significantly above the industry average of 10.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.5%
ROE 23.84%
ROIC 20.3%
ROA(3y)20.24%
ROA(5y)23.44%
ROE(3y)23.81%
ROE(5y)29.31%
ROIC(3y)20.99%
ROIC(5y)26.24%
MLI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMLI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • MLI has a better Profit Margin (18.31%) than 95.42% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.42%, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
  • MLI has a Gross Margin of 29.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLI outperforms 45.80% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.42%
PM (TTM) 18.31%
GM 29.02%
OM growth 3Y-0.67%
OM growth 5Y17.68%
PM growth 3Y3.47%
PM growth 5Y25.78%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y10.01%
MLI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMLI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MLI is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MLI has less shares outstanding
  • MLI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • There is no outstanding debt for MLI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
MLI Yearly Shares OutstandingMLI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
MLI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMLI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • There is no outstanding debt for MLI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.14
WACC9.48%
MLI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMLI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MLI has a Current Ratio of 5.92. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.92, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 4.68 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.68, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.92
Quick Ratio 4.68
MLI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMLI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.16% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MLI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 40.81% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 10.87% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, MLI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.16%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y40.81%
EPS Q2Q%14.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.87%
Revenue growth 3Y1.61%
Revenue growth 5Y11.75%
Sales Q2Q%4.21%

3.2 Future

  • MLI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.77% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.59%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.09%
Revenue Next 2Y6.21%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MLI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMLI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
MLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.27, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MLI.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MLI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.97, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.94 indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
  • MLI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 86.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MLI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.96), we can say MLI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.27
Fwd PE 15.94
MLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 74.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MLI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MLI is cheaper than 78.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.31
EV/EBITDA 12.22
MLI Per share dataMLI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MLI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • MLI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MLI has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
  • MLI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.14.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.84, MLI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MLI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 37.77%!
  • MLI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of MLI decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MLI Yearly Dividends per shareMLI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 14.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MLI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • MLI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.25%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MLI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMLI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M
MLI Dividend Payout.MLI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MLI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC

NYSE:MLI (2/13/2026, 8:26:30 PM)

After market: 119.46 0 (0%)

119.46

+0.61 (+0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners91.14%
Inst Owner Change-1.5%
Ins Owners2.21%
Ins Owner Change-9.36%
Market Cap13.26B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)765.19M
Analysts83.33
Price Target138.21 (15.7%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio2.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.77%
DP14.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.69%
Max EPS beat(2)7.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.69%
Max EPS beat(4)20.16%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.29%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)22.46%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.68%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.68%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.61%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.54%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)3.83%
PT rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.27
Fwd PE 15.94
P/S 3.17
P/FCF 19.31
P/OCF 17.55
P/B 4.13
P/tB 4.13
EV/EBITDA 12.22
EPS(TTM)6.54
EY5.47%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)6.19
FCFY5.18%
OCF(TTM)6.81
OCFY5.7%
SpS37.64
BVpS28.92
TBVpS28.92
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)0.45
Graham Number65.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.5%
ROE 23.84%
ROCE 26.97%
ROIC 20.3%
ROICexc 34.92%
ROICexgc 34.92%
OM 21.42%
PM (TTM) 18.31%
GM 29.02%
FCFM 16.43%
ROA(3y)20.24%
ROA(5y)23.44%
ROE(3y)23.81%
ROE(5y)29.31%
ROIC(3y)20.99%
ROIC(5y)26.24%
ROICexc(3y)37.91%
ROICexc(5y)40.72%
ROICexgc(3y)46.43%
ROICexgc(5y)49.75%
ROCE(3y)27.88%
ROCE(5y)34.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.87%
OM growth 3Y-0.67%
OM growth 5Y17.68%
PM growth 3Y3.47%
PM growth 5Y25.78%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y10.01%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 100.36%
Cap/Sales 1.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 78.38%
Profit Quality 89.73%
Current Ratio 5.92
Quick Ratio 4.68
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC2.14
Cap/Depr(3y)128.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.43%
Profit Quality(3y)95.3%
Profit Quality(5y)89.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.16%
EPS 3Y5.65%
EPS 5Y40.81%
EPS Q2Q%14.05%
EPS Next Y14.59%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.87%
Revenue growth 3Y1.61%
Revenue growth 5Y11.75%
Sales Q2Q%4.21%
Revenue Next Year8.09%
Revenue Next 2Y6.21%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y17.13%
EBIT growth 3Y0.93%
EBIT growth 5Y31.51%
EBIT Next Year5.56%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.38%
FCF growth 3Y0.02%
FCF growth 5Y27.83%
OCF growth 1Y16.96%
OCF growth 3Y1.43%
OCF growth 5Y25.25%

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC / MLI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to MLI.


Can you provide the valuation status for MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) stock?

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MLI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) is expected to grow by 14.59% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) stock?

The dividend rating of MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.25%.