VANECK LONG MUNI ETF (MLN) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSEARCA:MLN - NYSE Arca - US92189F5364 - ETF - Currency: USD
MLN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. MLN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MLN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! MLN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MLN suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MLN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MLN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MLN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MLN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MLN has a better Return On Assets (4.39%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
MLN has a Return On Equity of 8.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: MLN outperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.17%, MLN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MLN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.73%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MLN (5.84%) is better than 83.75% of its industry peers.
MLN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.65%, MLN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLN has remained more or less at the same level.
MLN has a better Gross Margin (27.60%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
MLN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% |
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MLN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MLN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MLN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MLN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MLN has an Altman-Z score of 2.22. This is not the best score and indicates that MLN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.22, MLN is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MLN is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take MLN, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.05, MLN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
MLN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, MLN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC6.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that MLN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.80, MLN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
MLN has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that MLN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MLN has a Quick ratio of 1.12. This is in the better half of the industry: MLN outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MLN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MLN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.64% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, MLN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MLN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.51% on average per year.
MLN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.68, the valuation of MLN can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MLN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
MLN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.69.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. MLN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
86.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.86 |
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.
MLN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MLN's earnings are expected to grow with 17.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)4.06
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.41%, MLN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MLN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.28.
MLN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MLN grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
MLN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MLN has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
MLN pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MLN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
NYSEARCA:MLN (8/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
16.76
+0.13 (+0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change-1.23%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.83B
Analysts80
Price Target19.51 (16.41%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio0.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.59%
PT rev (3m)-6.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.05 | ||
| P/B | 0.58 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.86 |
EPS(TTM)2.51
EY14.98%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY27.1%
FCF(TTM)2.01
FCFY12%
OCF(TTM)5.49
OCFY32.74%
SpS43.37
BVpS28.74
TBVpS21.16
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)4.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.66% | ||
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score5
WACC6.06%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.83%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%