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.

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1. MLI Profitability Analysis

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.
  • MLI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • MLI has a Return On Assets of 20.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 99.24% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MLI (23.84%) is better than 91.60% of its industry peers.
  • MLI has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 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 10.17%.
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 93.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLI has grown nicely.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.02%, MLI is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.56% 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. 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MLI has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for MLI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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 an Altman-Z score of 17.78. This indicates that MLI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 17.78, MLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 17.78
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC10.24%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 5.92 indicates that MLI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.92, MLI belongs to the top 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 Quick ratio of 4.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLI outperforms 93.13% of its industry peers.
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. MLI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.16% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.44% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MLI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.36% on average per year.
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.
  • 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 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. MLI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.58, which indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
  • 80.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • MLI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.31 indicates a correct valuation of MLI.
  • 79.39% 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 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.58
Fwd PE 15.31
MLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MLI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MLI is cheaper than 74.05% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.53
EV/EBITDA 11.02
MLI Per share dataMLI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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)1.99
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%

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5. MLI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MLI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, MLI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MLI is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MLI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 37.75%!
  • 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
MLI Yearly Dividends per shareMLI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 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 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
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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MLI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC

NYSE:MLI (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 108.45 0 (0%)

108.45

-1.05 (-0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners92.66%
Inst Owner Change1.86%
Ins Owners2.18%
Ins Owner Change-9.01%
Market Cap12.03B
Revenue(TTM)4.18B
Net Income(TTM)765.19M
Analysts83.33
Price Target142.8 (31.67%)
Short Float %1.92%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.75%
DP14.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-13
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)0%
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)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.58
Fwd PE 15.31
P/S 2.88
P/FCF 17.53
P/OCF 15.93
P/B 3.75
P/tB 4.58
EV/EBITDA 11.02
EPS(TTM)6.54
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)7.09
Fwd EY6.53%
FCF(TTM)6.19
FCFY5.71%
OCF(TTM)6.81
OCFY6.28%
SpS37.66
BVpS28.93
TBVpS23.65
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)0.41
Graham Number65.25
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 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 17.78
F-Score7
WACC10.24%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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%.