MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MLI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6247561029 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
MLI gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. MLI scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. MLI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make MLI suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MLI had positive earnings in the past year.
MLI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MLI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MLI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.29%, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.85% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI has a better Return On Equity (21.90%) than 83.46% of its industry peers.
MLI has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.30%) than 94.49% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MLI is significantly above the industry average of 11.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.30%) for MLI is well below the 3 year average (29.89%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MLI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.29% | ||
| ROE | 21.9% | ||
| ROIC | 19.3% |
ROA(3y)26.1%
ROA(5y)18.96%
ROE(3y)33.63%
ROE(5y)26.91%
ROIC(3y)29.89%
ROIC(5y)23.22%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.39%, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.91% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MLI (20.44%) is better than 88.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
MLI has a Gross Margin (27.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MLI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.39% | ||
| GM | 27.53% |
OM growth 3Y31.53%
OM growth 5Y26.31%
PM growth 3Y44.7%
PM growth 5Y33.44%
GM growth 3Y17.01%
GM growth 5Y15.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MLI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MLI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, MLI has more shares outstanding
MLI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 14.10 indicates that MLI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 14.10, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.91% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.00, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that MLI is not too dependend on debt financing.
MLI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 86.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.99
WACC9.7%
2.3 Liquidity
MLI has a Current Ratio of 4.86. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.86, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.55% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI has a Quick Ratio of 3.85. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MLI's Quick ratio of 3.85 is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 92.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MLI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.99%.
MLI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 42.27% yearly.
MLI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.34%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.99%
EPS 3Y62.33%
EPS 5Y42.27%
EPS Q2Q%25.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.34%
Revenue growth 3Y12.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.07% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.5%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.25%
Revenue Next 2Y10.69%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.44, MLI is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 79.53% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.46.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.31, MLI is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MLI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 92.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 76.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MLI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.55 |
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)1.14
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.98%, MLI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.61, MLI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.98, MLI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MLI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.21%!
MLI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of MLI decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
MLI pays out 14.25% 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.
DP14.25%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC
NYSE:MLI (1/31/2025, 7:40:03 PM)
After market: 78.75 0 (0%)78.75
-1.36 (-1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.41%
Inst Owner Change-2.43%
Ins Owners2.48%
Ins Owner Change-1.56%
Market Cap8.96B
Analysts84
Price Target107.1 (36%)
Short Float %3.32%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.21%
DP14.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.62%
Min EPS beat(2)8.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)21.41%
Min EPS beat(4)8.22%
Max EPS beat(4)52.32%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)33.04%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.44%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.44%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.88%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)110%
PT rev (3m)110%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.17 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | 4.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.55 |
EPS(TTM)5.1
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)5.5
Fwd EY6.99%
FCF(TTM)5.4
FCFY6.86%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY7.59%
SpS31.45
BVpS23.55
TBVpS17.87
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)0.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.29% | ||
| ROE | 21.9% | ||
| ROCE | 26.01% | ||
| ROIC | 19.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.34% | ||
| OM | 20.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.39% | ||
| GM | 27.53% | ||
| FCFM | 17.17% |
ROA(3y)26.1%
ROA(5y)18.96%
ROE(3y)33.63%
ROE(5y)26.91%
ROIC(3y)29.89%
ROIC(5y)23.22%
ROICexc(3y)45.1%
ROICexc(5y)32.9%
ROICexgc(3y)54.7%
ROICexgc(5y)40.29%
ROCE(3y)40.28%
ROCE(5y)31.3%
ROICexcg growth 3Y40.03%
ROICexcg growth 5Y30.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y43.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y31.8%
OM growth 3Y31.53%
OM growth 5Y26.31%
PM growth 3Y44.7%
PM growth 5Y33.44%
GM growth 3Y17.01%
GM growth 5Y15.42%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 164.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.1 |
F-Score5
WACC9.7%
ROIC/WACC1.99
Cap/Depr(3y)97.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.3%
Profit Quality(3y)88.88%
Profit Quality(5y)115.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.99%
EPS 3Y62.33%
EPS 5Y42.27%
EPS Q2Q%25.42%
EPS Next Y13.5%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.34%
Revenue growth 3Y12.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.4%
Sales Q2Q%21.72%
Revenue Next Year10.25%
Revenue Next 2Y10.69%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.72%
EBIT growth 3Y48.06%
EBIT growth 5Y34.39%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.5%
FCF growth 3Y45.42%
FCF growth 5Y36.75%
OCF growth 1Y5.09%
OCF growth 3Y40.01%
OCF growth 5Y32%