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.
- In the past year MLI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years MLI has been profitable.
- MLI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- MLI has a better Return On Equity (23.84%) than 91.60% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MLI (20.30%) is better than 96.18% 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 10.16%.
| 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 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- MLI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.42%, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 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.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- MLI has an Altman-Z score of 17.97. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MLI has a better Altman-Z score (17.97) 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 | 17.97 |
ROIC/WACC2.11
WACC9.63%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.92 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.92, MLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- MLI has a better Quick ratio (4.68) than 93.13% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- MLI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 40.81% yearly.
- MLI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.87%.
- 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 7.44% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.31%
Revenue Next 2Y8.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MLI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.48, MLI is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLI is valued cheaper than 80.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. MLI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.21, which indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
- 77.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- MLI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLI is valued a bit cheaper than 74.81% 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 77.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of MLI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.98
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
5. MLI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MLI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.18, MLI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MLI is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MLI grows each year by 37.75%, 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)37.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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
107.76
-2.18 (-1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20
Inst Owners92.66%
Inst Owner Change1.86%
Ins Owners2.18%
Ins Owner Change-9.01%
Market Cap11.96B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)765.19M
Analysts83.33
Price Target142.8 (32.52%)
Short Float %1.92%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.75%
DP14.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)3.32%
PT rev (3m)7.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.21 | ||
| P/S | 2.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.83 | ||
| P/B | 3.72 | ||
| P/tB | 4.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
EPS(TTM)6.54
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)7.09
Fwd EY6.57%
FCF(TTM)6.19
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)6.81
OCFY6.32%
SpS37.66
BVpS28.93
TBVpS23.65
PEG (NY)1.98
PEG (5Y)0.4
Graham Number65.25
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 | 17.97 |
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 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 Year9.31%
Revenue Next 2Y8.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.36%
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
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 5 / 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 8.34% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) stock?
The dividend rating of MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.25%.