Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Manufacturing - Metal Fabrication
EV/EBITDA
↑
14.49
↑+106% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.03
30Y Low2.2·High12.9
P/FCF
↑
22.27
↑+84% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.11
30Y Low2.9·High37.7
P/B Ratio
↑
6.06
↑+99% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.04
30Y Low0.6·High5.2
ROE
↓
28.7%
-15% vs avg
5yr avg: 33.9%
30Y Low1%·High46%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.05
↑+23% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.04
30Y Low0.0·High2.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
MLI Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Mueller Industries, Inc. trades at 20.1x earnings, 88% above its 5-year average of 10.7x, sitting at the 86th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, the stock trades at a discount of 21%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 22.3x P/FCF, 84% above the 5-year average of 12.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $15.3B | $13.1B | $9.1B | $5.4B | $3.3B | $3.3B | $2.0B | $1.8B | $1.3B | $2.0B | $2.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $14.0B | $11.8B | $8.1B | $4.2B | $2.9B | $3.3B | $2.2B | $2.1B | $1.8B | $2.4B | $2.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.09 | 17.22 | 15.03 | 8.90 | 5.07 | 7.08 | 14.07 | 17.64 | 12.84 | 23.63 | 22.97 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.66 | 3.14 | 2.41 | 1.57 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.82 | 0.74 | 0.53 | 0.90 | 1.11 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.06 | 5.20 | 3.24 | 2.27 | 1.84 | 2.64 | 2.46 | 2.70 | 2.38 | 3.80 | 2.45 |
| P/FCF | 22.27 | 19.08 | 16.08 | 8.66 | 4.86 | 11.88 | 9.78 | 10.56 | 10.34 | — | 19.04 |
| P/OCF | 20.24 | 17.35 | 14.08 | 7.97 | 4.61 | 10.66 | 8.03 | 8.92 | 7.97 | 46.31 | 14.52 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
MLI EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Mueller Industries, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 14.5x EBITDA, 106% above its 5-year average of 7.0x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 5% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.82 | 2.15 | 1.23 | 0.73 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.87 | 0.70 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.49 | 12.23 | 9.83 | 5.31 | 3.15 | 4.65 | 7.58 | 8.99 | 8.29 | 12.89 | 11.43 |
| EV / EBIT | 15.60 | 11.54 | 9.86 | 4.99 | 3.31 | 5.03 | 9.65 | 10.98 | 10.03 | 16.26 | 14.12 |
| EV / FCF | — | 17.16 | 14.31 | 6.83 | 4.22 | 11.65 | 10.96 | 12.43 | 13.61 | — | 18.01 |
MLI Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Mueller Industries, Inc. earns an operating margin of 21.4%, significantly above the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. ROE of 28.7% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 44.7% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 27.4% | 27.4% | 27.7% | 28.9% | 28.1% | 22.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 14.3% | 14.4% | 16.2% |
| Operating Margin | 21.4% | 21.4% | 20.4% | 22.1% | 22.0% | 17.4% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 7.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.3% | 18.3% | 16.0% | 17.6% | 16.5% | 12.4% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 28.7% | 28.7% | 23.4% | 28.9% | 42.9% | 45.5% | 19.1% | 16.5% | 19.0% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| ROA | 24.3% | 24.3% | 20.0% | 24.1% | 33.2% | 28.8% | 9.6% | 7.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 7.2% |
| ROIC | 44.7% | 44.7% | 38.2% | 43.6% | 51.2% | 44.1% | 18.3% | 14.6% | 13.9% | 13.4% | 14.4% |
| ROCE | 32.6% | 32.6% | 28.9% | 34.9% | 54.1% | 51.7% | 21.1% | 16.8% | 15.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% |
MLI Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Mueller Industries, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.0x, which is very conservative (98% below the sector average of 3.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $1.4B exceeds total debt of $46M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 9454.2x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.44 | 0.63 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.24 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 1.22 | 1.77 | 2.34 | 2.52 | 1.20 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.52 | -0.36 | -0.48 | -0.24 | -0.05 | 0.30 | 0.48 | 0.75 | 0.64 | -0.13 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.37 | -1.37 | -1.22 | -1.43 | -0.47 | -0.09 | 0.81 | 1.35 | 2.00 | 1.87 | -0.65 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -1.92 | -1.77 | -1.83 | -0.64 | -0.22 | 1.18 | 1.87 | 3.28 | — | -1.03 |
| Interest Coverage | 9454.16 | 9454.16 | 2002.13 | 693.25 | 1082.52 | 84.17 | 11.87 | 7.47 | 6.97 | 7.51 | 20.77 |
Net cash position: cash ($1.4B) exceeds total debt ($46M)
MLI Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Mueller Industries, Inc.'s current ratio of 5.92x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 4.68x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 6.43x to 5.92x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.92 | 5.92 | 5.06 | 6.43 | 4.41 | 2.66 | 2.43 | 2.96 | 3.02 | 3.05 | 4.08 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.68 | 4.68 | 3.89 | 5.23 | 3.12 | 1.54 | 1.50 | 1.71 | 1.60 | 1.70 | 2.98 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.36 | 3.36 | 2.66 | 4.00 | 1.95 | 0.23 | 0.35 | 0.42 | 0.31 | 0.50 | 1.60 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.38 | 1.15 | 1.24 | 1.78 | 2.18 | 1.57 | 1.77 | 1.83 | 1.72 | 1.42 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.94 | 5.94 | 5.89 | 6.40 | 6.38 | 6.83 | 6.24 | 6.97 | 6.52 | 5.92 | 7.12 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 41.54 | 43.59 | 37.52 | 34.86 | 45.69 | 54.42 | 40.54 | 39.79 | 39.43 | 45.51 |
MLI Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Mueller Industries, Inc. returns 2.3% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.7% dividend yield and 1.6% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 14.3% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 5.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 9.7% | 0.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 16.0% | 22.1% | 21.7% | 230.1% | 21.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.0% | 5.8% | 6.7% | 11.2% | 19.7% | 14.1% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| FCF Yield | 4.5% | 5.2% | 6.2% | 11.5% | 20.6% | 8.4% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | — | 5.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 4.2% | 9.7% | 0.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $111M | $114M | $114M | $113M | $114M | $113M | $113M | $115M | $115M | $115M |
Peer Comparison
Compare MLI with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MLIYou | $15B | 20.1 | 14.5 | 22.3 | 27.4% | 21.4% | 28.7% | 44.7% | 0.0 |
 MWA | $4B | 22.0 | 14.1 | 24.4 | 36.1% | 18.2% | 21.4% | 19.7% | 1.5 |
 IIIN | $527M | 12.9 | 6.8 | 27.8 | 14.4% | 8.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% | 0.1 |
 NVT | $27B | 38.7 | 34.3 | 72.5 | 37.7% | 15.8% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 1.9 |
 WCC | $17B | 26.9 | 16.4 | 678.7 | 20.2% | 5.2% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 5.1 |
 GFF | $4B | 83.2 | 21.2 | 13.9 | 42.0% | 8.2% | 34.2% | 9.1% | 5.9 |
 ATKR | $2B | -164.4 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 22.2% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.0% | 2.3 |
 CMC | $8B | 95.3 | 10.1 | 25.1 | 15.6% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 8.5% | 1.7 |
 ZEUS | $533M | 24.3 | 10.6 | 127.1 | 23.2% | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.0 |
 RS | $19B | 26.4 | 15.9 | 37.5 | 26.8% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1.5 |
 KALU | $3B | 26.0 | 12.7 | — | 9.5% | 5.7% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 3.6 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.8 | 20.7 | 32.7% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MLI stock.
What is Mueller Industries, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Mueller Industries, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 20.1x. The historical average is 14.6x. This places it at the 86th percentile of its historical range.
What is Mueller Industries, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Mueller Industries, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 5.8x.
What is Mueller Industries, Inc.'s ROE?
Mueller Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 28.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 18.0%.
Is MLI stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Mueller Industries, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 20.1x. This is at the 86th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Mueller Industries, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Mueller Industries, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.71% with a payout ratio of 14.3%.
What are Mueller Industries, Inc.'s profit margins?
Mueller Industries, Inc. has 27.4% gross margin and 21.4% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Mueller Industries, Inc. have?
Mueller Industries, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.0x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.