MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MLI - US6247561029 - Common Stock
131.11 USD
-1.72 (-1.29%)
131.11 USD
0 (0%)
MLI gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 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 overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make MLI a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MLI was profitable.
- In the past year MLI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years MLI has always 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 20.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 98.48% of its industry peers.
- MLI's Return On Equity of 24.40% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.73%, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% 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 10.24%.
- 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 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of MLI (21.48%) is better than 92.42% 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 46.97% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- MLI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MLI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MLI has an Altman-Z score of 18.04. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MLI's Altman-Z score of 18.04 is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
- MLI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 18.04 |
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC9.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.82 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.82, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% 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.
- MLI has a Quick ratio of 3.81. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 92.42% 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
- The Revenue has grown by 15.71% 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 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
- 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.
- 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 Year12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y10.05%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.58, the valuation of MLI can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. MLI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MLI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- MLI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 65.91% 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 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.89 |
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.
- MLI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MLI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y12.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MLI has a yearly dividend return of 0.76%, which is pretty low.
- MLI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.98.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.76, MLI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MLI grows each year by 31.86%, which is quite nice.
- 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)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%
131.11
-1.72 (-1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Inst Owners91.14%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners2.21%
Ins Owner Change-4.34%
Market Cap14.55B
Revenue(TTM)4.14B
Net Income(TTM)749.13M
Analysts83.33
Price Target133.11 (1.53%)
Short Float %2.16%
Short Ratio3.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.86%
DP13.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)13.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.49 | ||
| P/S | 3.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.29 | ||
| P/B | 4.74 | ||
| P/tB | 5.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.89 |
EPS(TTM)6.37
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)6.09
FCFY4.65%
OCF(TTM)6.8
OCFY5.18%
SpS37.29
BVpS27.65
TBVpS22.34
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number62.96
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 | 18.04 |
F-Score8
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC2.12
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 Year12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y10.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.57%
EBIT growth 3Y8.36%
EBIT growth 5Y32.46%
EBIT Next Year65.07%
EBIT Next 3Y19.24%
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.
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 30.39% 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 13.89%.