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Mueller Industries, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $14.2B · Avg Vol: $99M/d

86
StockRank
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Q
90
V
45
M
47
P/E (TTM)
15.5x
ROE
28.3%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
0.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Mueller Industries has the highest quality score in this batch at Q90, but value at V49 is one point below the calibrated floor and momentum at M46 is weak. The forward-EPS consensus was cut 50.0%, a decisively adverse revision.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes a diverse range of copper and copper alloy products, including copper tubing, fittings, and industrial components, alongside various plastic pipe and plumbing products. The company benefits from highly integrated manufacturing operations, controlling quality and cost from raw material sourcing to finished goods. Its extensive product portfolio and market leadership in copper products serve critical infrastructure and construction sectors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue4.0B3.4B3.8B4.2B1.6%4.4B4.8B5.2B11.4%
EPS2.952.712.713.505.8%3.804.634.8317.5%
Shares228.0M228.3M227.5M222.4M-2.5%221.1M
Debt23.9M35.6M33.8M27.5M4.8%22.8M
Equity1.8B2.3B2.8B3.2B21.5%
Op CF723.9M672.8M645.9M755.4M1.4%721.6M
Inv CF-242.0M135.1M-606.9M-24.9M
Fin CF-102.7M-104.5M-160.5M-394.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-55.6%
55.6776.6397.59119140Jun 5Jun 29Jul 20
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$58.97
RSI (14)
41.7
52W High
$70.95
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
90
ROIC
33.8%97.6
ROE
28.3%93.5
GP/Assets
34.8%85.6
Op. Margin
23.0%90.3
FCF/Assets
17.5%95.4
Piotroski
775.1
Int. Cover
50.0x87.0
D/E Ratio
0.01x92.8
Current Ratio
5.35x94.1
Value
45
P/E (TTM)
15.5x62.7
EV/EBITDA
11.2x53.4
P/FCF
21.7x51.7
P/B
3.9x23.4
P/S
3.0x27.2
Div Yield
0.9%21.5
Momentum
47
52W High %
83%66.9
RS 6M
-17%48.3
SMA 50/200
1.09x69.9
EPS Rev 4W
-49.9%2.2
EPS Rev 12W
-49.9%3.4
EPS Improve
+15%28.6
Q Growth
52%77.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$14.2B
P/E (Forward)
13.5x
Gross Margin
29.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MLI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MLIMueller Industries, Inc.(you)$14.2B86STRONG BUY
CMCCommercial Metals Company$7.7B86STRONG BUY
CRSCarpenter Technology Corporation$29.4B77BUY
ATIATI Inc.$26.9B72BUY
WORWorthington Enterprises, Inc.$2.8B83STRONG BUY
PRLBProto Labs, Inc.$1.9B80BUY
ESABESAB Corporation$6.1B38HOLD
IIINInsteel Industries Inc.$593M70BUY
TGTredegar Corporation$291M83STRONG BUY
RYZRyerson Holding Corporation$1.4B45HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 11.0% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.5%

Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) — Stock Score Summary

Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 86/100 based on Quality (90/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (47/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Mueller Industries has the highest quality score in this batch at Q90, but value at V49 is one point below the calibrated floor and momentum at M46 is weak. The forward-EPS consensus was cut 50.0%, a decisively adverse revision.

Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes a diverse range of copper and copper alloy products, including copper tubing, fittings, and industrial components, alongside various plastic pipe and plumbing products. The company benefits from highly integrated manufacturing operations, controlling quality and cost from raw material sourcing to finished goods. Its extensive product portfolio and market leadership in copper products serve critical infrastructure and construction sectors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$58.97
Market Cap$14.2B
P/E (TTM)15.52
P/E (Forward)13.46
Price/Book3.91
Return on Equity28.3%
Return on Invested Capital33.8%
Debt/Equity0.01x
Gross Margin29.7%
Operating Margin23.0%
Revenue Growth19.3%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$652M

Mueller Industries, Inc. operates in the Metal Fabrication industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mueller Industries, Inc.’s (MLI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) is 86/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (90), Value (45), and Momentum (47) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Mueller Industries, Inc. have an economic moat?
Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) has a Quality factor score of 90/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Mueller Industries, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 86/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Mueller Industries, Inc. in?
Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Metal Fabrication industry (United States).