MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MLI • US6247561029
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This MLI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MLI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MLI had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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 has a Return On Assets of 20.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.84%, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- MLI's Return On Invested Capital of 20.30% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 96.18% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MLI is significantly above the industry average of 10.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.31%, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.89% 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 21.42%, 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 has a Gross Margin (29.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. MLI Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for MLI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- MLI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- MLI has an Altman-Z score of 21.19. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MLI (21.19) is better than 98.47% 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 | 21.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC10.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.92 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MLI's Current ratio of 5.92 is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 93.13% of its industry peers.
- MLI has a Quick Ratio of 4.68. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 4.68, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.68 |
3. MLI Growth Analysis
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.
- Looking at the last year, MLI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.87% in the last year.
- MLI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.75% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.44% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.61%
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.
4. MLI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.80, MLI is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MLI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MLI is cheaper than 70.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. MLI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MLI.
- MLI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, MLI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MLI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 67.18% 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 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MLI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- MLI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.5
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
5. MLI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MLI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
- MLI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.08.
- MLI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MLI grows each year by 37.75%, 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 in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.75%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 14.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MLI. This is a low number and 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 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
MLI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
136.02
+0.28 (+0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners92.99%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners2.05%
Ins Owner Change-9.01%
Market Cap15.04B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)765.19M
Analysts83.33
Price Target144.33 (6.11%)
Short Float %1.73%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.75%
DP14.25%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.35)
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)1.07%
PT rev (3m)8.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.2 | ||
| P/S | 3.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.91 | ||
| P/B | 4.68 | ||
| P/tB | 5.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.11 |
EPS(TTM)6.54
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)7.09
Fwd EY5.21%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)6.83
OCFY5.02%
SpS37.79
BVpS29.03
TBVpS23.74
PEG (NY)2.5
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number65.3629 (-51.95%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.5% | ||
| ROE | 23.84% | ||
| ROCE | 26.97% | ||
| ROIC | 20.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 50.12% | ||
| 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)51.49%
ROICexgc(5y)52.79%
ROCE(3y)27.88%
ROCE(5y)34.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.26%
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 Rank | Sector 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 | 21.19 |
F-Score7
WACC10.47%
ROIC/WACC1.94
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 Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.87%
Revenue growth 3Y1.61%
Revenue growth 5Y11.75%
Sales Q2Q%4.21%
Revenue Next Year9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y17.13%
EBIT growth 3Y0.93%
EBIT growth 5Y31.51%
EBIT Next Year-3.16%
EBIT Next 3Y4.84%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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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 4 / 10 to MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC?
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 20.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.68.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) is expected to grow by 8.34% in the next year.