MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MLI - US6247561029 - Common Stock
113.2 USD
+0.37 (+0.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to MLI. MLI was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MLI a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MLI is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! 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.
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
The Return On Assets of MLI (20.27%) is better than 98.46% of its industry peers.
MLI's Return On Equity of 24.40% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 90.77% of its industry peers.
MLI has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 96.15% 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 10.46%.
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
MLI has a Profit Margin of 18.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MLI (21.48%) is better than 93.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
MLI has a Gross Margin (29.47%) 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 | 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
An Altman-Z score of 15.91 indicates that MLI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MLI has a better Altman-Z score (15.91) than 97.69% 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 | 15.91 |
ROIC/WACC2.16
WACC9.6%
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 91.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.81 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MLI's Quick ratio of 3.81 is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 92.31% 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.
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%.
MLI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.17% yearly.
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
MLI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.67% yearly.
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 Year12.5%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MLI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 77.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. MLI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.11 indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MLI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say MLI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MLI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MLI is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.58 |
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)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y12.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MLI has a yearly dividend return of 0.88%, which is pretty low.
MLI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.84.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, MLI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
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.
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.
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%
NYSE:MLI (12/11/2025, 11:22:06 AM)
113.2
+0.37 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.22%
Inst Owner Change3.04%
Ins Owners2.21%
Ins Owner Change-5.03%
Market Cap12.57B
Revenue(TTM)4.14B
Net Income(TTM)749.13M
Analysts83.33
Price Target133.11 (17.59%)
Short Float %1.88%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)13.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.11 | ||
| P/S | 3.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.66 | ||
| P/B | 4.09 | ||
| P/tB | 5.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.58 |
EPS(TTM)6.37
EY5.63%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)6.09
FCFY5.38%
OCF(TTM)6.8
OCFY6%
SpS37.29
BVpS27.65
TBVpS22.34
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.42
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 | 15.91 |
F-Score8
WACC9.6%
ROIC/WACC2.16
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 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.
What is the valuation status for MLI stock?
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.
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 17.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.09.
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%.