MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC (MLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MLI • US6247561029
118.77 USD
-0.69 (-0.58%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
118.77 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 6:32:55 PM
Taking everything into account, MLI scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MLI was compared to 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!
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.
- 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's Return On Assets of 20.50% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 99.24% of its industry peers.
- MLI's Return On Equity of 23.84% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 92.37% of its industry peers.
- MLI has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.30%) than 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 10.17%.
| 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 95.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- MLI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MLI's Operating Margin of 21.42% is amongst the best of the industry. MLI outperforms 92.37% of its industry peers.
- MLI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MLI has a Gross Margin (29.02%) 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 | 21.42% | ||
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MLI is creating value.
- MLI has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC9.11%
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.
- 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 93.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.68 |
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.
- 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.87% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- MLI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.77% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.21% on average per year.
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
- 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.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.16, the valuation of MLI can be described as rather expensive.
- MLI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 82.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- MLI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.85, MLI is valued correctly.
- 87.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- MLI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.85 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MLI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MLI is cheaper than 78.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.29 |
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)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.84%, MLI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MLI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.17.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.84, MLI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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.
- The dividend of MLI decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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
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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 Owners91.14%
Inst Owner Change1.85%
Ins Owners2.21%
Ins Owner Change-9.54%
Market Cap13.18B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)765.19M
Analysts83.33
Price Target138.21 (16.37%)
Short Float %2.19%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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)-15.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.85 | ||
| P/S | 3.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.45 | ||
| P/B | 4.11 | ||
| P/tB | 4.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.29 |
EPS(TTM)6.54
EY5.51%
EPS(NY)7.49
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)6.19
FCFY5.21%
OCF(TTM)6.81
OCFY5.73%
SpS37.64
BVpS28.92
TBVpS28.92
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.45
Graham Number65.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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 | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC2.23
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%.