MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:MLI • US6247561029

120.256 USD
+0.98 (+0.82%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 03:49 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

MLI gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. MLI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MLI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MLI has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years MLI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • The Return On Assets of MLI (20.50%) is better than 99.24% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MLI (23.84%) is better than 92.37% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MLI is significantly above the industry average of 10.25%.
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

  • MLI has a Profit Margin of 18.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 95.42% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of MLI (21.42%) is better than 92.37% of its industry peers.
  • MLI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.02%, MLI is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
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

  • 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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MLI has less shares outstanding
  • MLI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

  • MLI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.11
WACC9.63%
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

  • MLI has a Current Ratio of 5.92. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 4.68 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.68, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • MLI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.16%, which is quite impressive.
  • MLI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 40.81% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 10.87% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.77% on average over the next years.
  • MLI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.21% yearly.
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

  • MLI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.39.
  • 81.68% 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 (28.03), we can say MLI is valued slightly cheaper.
  • MLI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.05.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.97. MLI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.39
Fwd PE 16.05
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MLI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 79.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.44
EV/EBITDA 12.27
MLI Per share dataMLI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MLI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of MLI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.86%, MLI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • MLI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.15.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, MLI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%

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.
  • MLI has decreased its dividend 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 (2/11/2026, 3:49:48 PM)

120.256

+0.98 (+0.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners91.14%
Inst Owner Change-1.5%
Ins Owners2.21%
Ins Owner Change-9.36%
Market Cap13.35B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)765.19M
Analysts83.33
Price Target138.21 (14.93%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio2.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%
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)6.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.39
Fwd PE 16.05
P/S 3.19
P/FCF 19.44
P/OCF 17.67
P/B 4.16
P/tB 4.16
EV/EBITDA 12.27
EPS(TTM)6.54
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY6.23%
FCF(TTM)6.19
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)6.81
OCFY5.66%
SpS37.64
BVpS28.92
TBVpS28.92
PEG (NY)1.26
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
WACC9.63%
ROIC/WACC2.11
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%.