MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MLI - US6247561029 - Common Stock
105.01 USD
-1.91 (-1.79%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to MLI. MLI was compared to 130 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 is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings could make MLI a good candidate for value and growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MLI was profitable.
MLI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MLI has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MLI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MLI's Return On Assets of 20.27% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
MLI's Return On Equity of 24.40% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 90.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MLI (20.73%) is better than 96.92% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MLI is significantly above the industry average of 10.25%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (20.73%) for MLI is well below the 3 year average (25.47%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MLI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.27% | ||
| ROE | 24.4% | ||
| ROIC | 20.73% |
ROA(3y)23.2%
ROA(5y)21.16%
ROE(3y)28.12%
ROE(5y)28.13%
ROIC(3y)25.47%
ROIC(5y)24.78%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.10%, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.62% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.48%, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MLI (29.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.1% | ||
| GM | 29.47% |
OM growth 3Y8.37%
OM growth 5Y21.34%
PM growth 3Y8.89%
PM growth 5Y31.03%
GM growth 3Y7.95%
GM growth 5Y11.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MLI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MLI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MLI remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MLI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 15.25 indicates that MLI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 15.25, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.69% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.25 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC9.62%
2.3 Liquidity
MLI has a Current Ratio of 4.82. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MLI (4.82) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.81 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MLI has a better Quick ratio (3.81) than 93.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MLI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.90%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 42.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
MLI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.71%.
Measured over the past years, MLI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.9%
EPS 3Y8.81%
EPS 5Y42.6%
EPS Q2Q%31.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0%
Revenue growth 5Y9.17%
Sales Q2Q%8.02%
3.2 Future
MLI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.67% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.39%
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y12.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.5%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.49 indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
MLI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, MLI is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.01 indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MLI to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say MLI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MLI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MLI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of MLI may justify a higher PE ratio.
MLI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y12.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MLI has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
MLI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.87.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, MLI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MLI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 31.86%!
MLI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MLI has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
MLI pays out 13.89% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MLI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.89%
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y12.67%
NYSE:MLI (11/17/2025, 3:50:00 PM)
105.01
-1.91 (-1.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.36%
Inst Owner Change3.07%
Ins Owners2.4%
Ins Owner Change-6.83%
Market Cap11.62B
Revenue(TTM)4.14B
Net Income(TTM)749.13M
Analysts83.33
Price Target133.11 (26.76%)
Short Float %2.03%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.86%
DP13.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.73%
Min EPS beat(2)7.31%
Max EPS beat(2)20.16%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.77%
Max EPS beat(4)20.16%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.41%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)24.5%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.4%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.68%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.91%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)13.97%
PT rev (3m)13.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.41 | ||
| P/B | 3.79 | ||
| P/tB | 4.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.87 |
EPS(TTM)6.37
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY7.14%
FCF(TTM)6.11
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)6.81
OCFY6.49%
SpS37.4
BVpS27.73
TBVpS22.4
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.39
Graham Number63.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.27% | ||
| ROE | 24.4% | ||
| ROCE | 27.85% | ||
| ROIC | 20.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 35.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 51.41% | ||
| OM | 21.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.1% | ||
| GM | 29.47% | ||
| FCFM | 16.34% |
ROA(3y)23.2%
ROA(5y)21.16%
ROE(3y)28.12%
ROE(5y)28.13%
ROIC(3y)25.47%
ROIC(5y)24.78%
ROICexc(3y)43.75%
ROICexc(5y)36.53%
ROICexgc(3y)55.94%
ROICexgc(5y)46.4%
ROCE(3y)34.22%
ROCE(5y)33.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.37%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.23%
OM growth 3Y8.37%
OM growth 5Y21.34%
PM growth 3Y8.89%
PM growth 5Y31.03%
GM growth 3Y7.95%
GM growth 5Y11.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.25 |
F-Score8
WACC9.62%
ROIC/WACC2.15
Cap/Depr(3y)124%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.47%
Profit Quality(3y)100.14%
Profit Quality(5y)100.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.9%
EPS 3Y8.81%
EPS 5Y42.6%
EPS Q2Q%31.08%
EPS Next Y30.39%
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y12.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.71%
Revenue growth 3Y0%
Revenue growth 5Y9.17%
Sales Q2Q%8.02%
Revenue Next Year12.5%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.57%
EBIT growth 3Y8.36%
EBIT growth 5Y32.46%
EBIT Next Year48.57%
EBIT Next 3Y16.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.81%
FCF growth 3Y26.43%
FCF growth 5Y27.29%
OCF growth 1Y6.92%
OCF growth 3Y27.49%
OCF growth 5Y26.36%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC / MLI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to MLI.
What is the valuation status for MLI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) stock?
MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) is 16.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.79.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MLI stock?
The dividend rating of MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.89%.