Mueller Industries MLI
United StatesIndustrials · Metal FabricationUSD
80.00 USD (+32.8%)
2 analysts
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Mueller Industries is a US manufacturer of copper, brass, plastic and other metal products, supplying sectors such as construction, plumbing, HVAC, automotive and electronics.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Very solid balance sheet8.7
- ✓Good share-price trend7.4
- ✓High-quality business7.1
- ✕Little or no dividend4.5
- !Risks to watch5.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsExcellent quality and balance sheet, but flat earnings growth and a reasonable valuation (P/E 15.68) offer no clear margin of safety to buy now.
Mueller Industries shows solid financial health with net cash (Net Debt/EBITDA of -1.28), high profitability (ROE 26.32%, ROIC 28.46%) and revenue growth of 25.50%, although earnings growth is flat (+1.80%) and the dividend yield is low (1.16%).
The main risk is the slowdown in earnings growth (+1.80%) versus strong revenue growth (25.50%), suggesting margin or cost pressure that could continue.
Context and risks
Mueller Industries has no recent relevant news or material exposure to current macro factors. Its metal fabrication business (copper, brass, plastics) has diversified demand across construction, HVAC, automotive and electronics, and its balance sheet with net cash insulates it from the rise in rates. The macro context effect is neutral for this company.
Is Mueller Industries stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 29% below the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 15.7 | 25.4 | −38% |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.6 | 14.5 | −20% |
| Price / book | 3.8 | 4.1 | −7% |
| Price / sales | 2.9 | 2.1 | +39% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 80.00 USD, +32.8% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 8.7 (sector 6.4), Growth 7.0 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 15.7
- Forward P/E
- 13.7
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.6
- Price / book
- 3.8
- Price / sales
- 2.9
- PEG
- 3.41
- Market cap
- 13.3B USD
- Enterprise value
- 12.6B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 26.3%
- ROA
- 16.5%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 28.5%
- Gross margin
- 28.8%
- Operating margin
- 21.8%
- Net margin
- 18.2%
- Free cash flow
- 524.9M USD
- FCF yield
- 3.9%
- Cash conversion
- 48%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 24.7M USD
- Net debt
- −1.4B USD
- Cash
- 1.4B USD
- EBITDA
- 1.1B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −1.28
- Debt / equity
- 0.69
- Current ratio
- 4.78
- Quick ratio
- 3.65
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +25.5%
- Earnings growth
- +1.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- 3.84 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 4.38 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.2%
- Payout
- 15.6%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.09
- Analyst consensus
- none (2)
- Target price
- 80.00 USD
- 52-week range
- 48.27 – 71.12
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Is Mueller Industries stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 29% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 6.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 80.00 USD, +32.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Mueller Industries get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.8 out of 10, rank 331 of 2,130 (better than 83% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Financial health (8.7) and its weakest, Dividend (4.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Mueller Industries's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 15.7: the share price equals 15.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 13.7.
How much is Mueller Industries worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 13.3B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 12.6B USD.
How much debt does Mueller Industries have?
It has more cash than debt: net cash of 1.4B USD.
Does Mueller Industries pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.16% and it pays out 16% of its earnings.
How has Mueller Industries stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 25.6% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 48.27 and 71.12 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Mueller Industries?
2 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 80.00 USD (+32.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.