MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MLI - US6247561029 - Common Stock
107.955 USD
+0.8 (+0.75%)
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 has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! With these ratings, MLI could be worth investigating further for value and growth 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
MLI has a better Return On Assets (20.27%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.40%, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.73%) than 96.92% 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 10.28%.
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.
MLI has a Operating Margin of 21.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
MLI has a Gross Margin of 29.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLI outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
MLI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
MLI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MLI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
MLI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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 15.28 indicates that MLI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MLI (15.28) is better than 97.69% of its industry peers.
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 | 15.28 |
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC9.47%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.82, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
MLI has a Quick Ratio of 3.81. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MLI (3.81) is better than 93.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.90% over the past year.
MLI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 42.60% yearly.
MLI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.71%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.67% on average per year.
MLI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.13% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.95, MLI is valued correctly.
75.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MLI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.91), we can say MLI is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.41, which indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
73.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.57. MLI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
MLI has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y12.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.94%, MLI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.86, MLI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, MLI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MLI grows each year by 31.86%, which is quite nice.
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
13.89% 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.
DP13.89%
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y12.67%
NYSE:MLI (11/14/2025, 1:12:37 PM)
107.955
+0.8 (+0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.36%
Inst Owner Change-0.47%
Ins Owners2.4%
Ins Owner Change-6.53%
Market Cap11.95B
Revenue(TTM)4.14B
Net Income(TTM)749.13M
Analysts83.33
Price Target133.11 (23.3%)
Short Float %2.03%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
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)16.14%
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 | 16.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.84 | ||
| P/B | 3.89 | ||
| P/tB | 4.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
EPS(TTM)6.37
EY5.9%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY6.94%
FCF(TTM)6.11
FCFY5.66%
OCF(TTM)6.81
OCFY6.31%
SpS37.4
BVpS27.73
TBVpS22.4
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.4
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 | 15.28 |
F-Score8
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC2.19
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 16.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.89.
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%.