MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MLI • US6247561029

118.77 USD
-0.69 (-0.58%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
117 USD
-1.77 (-1.49%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to MLI. MLI was compared to 131 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes MLI very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years MLI has always been profitable.
  • MLI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • MLI's Return On Assets of 20.50% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 99.24% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.84%, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MLI is significantly above the industry average of 10.17%.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.31%, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.42%, MLI belongs to the top 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's Gross Margin of 29.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLI outperforms 46.56% of its industry peers.
  • MLI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • 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 less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MLI has less shares outstanding
  • 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/WACC2.23
WACC9.11%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 5.92 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • MLI has a better Current ratio (5.92) than 93.13% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 4.68 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • MLI's Quick ratio of 4.68 is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 93.13% of its industry peers.
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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.77% on average over the next years.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.16, MLI is valued on the expensive side.
  • 81.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • MLI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.16.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.85 indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLI is valued cheaper than 87.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MLI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.16
Fwd PE 15.85
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

  • MLI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 76.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MLI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 78.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.2
EV/EBITDA 12.21
MLI Per share dataMLI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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)1.24
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 1.17.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MLI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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

  • MLI pays out 14.25% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (2/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 117 -1.77 (-1.49%)

118.77

-0.69 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners91.14%
Inst Owner Change1.85%
Ins Owners2.21%
Ins Owner Change-9.54%
Market Cap13.18B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)765.19M
Analysts83.33
Price Target138.21 (16.37%)
Short Float %2.19%
Short Ratio2.7
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)-15.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.16
Fwd PE 15.85
P/S 3.16
P/FCF 19.2
P/OCF 17.45
P/B 4.11
P/tB 4.11
EV/EBITDA 12.21
EPS(TTM)6.54
EY5.51%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)6.19
FCFY5.21%
OCF(TTM)6.81
OCFY5.73%
SpS37.64
BVpS28.92
TBVpS28.92
PEG (NY)1.24
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
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC2.23
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%.