Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Mueller Industries Inc stock (MLI) is currently trading at $112.00. Mueller Industries Inc PE ratio is 16.22. Mueller Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.95. Analyst consensus price target for MLI is $140.00. WallStSmart rates MLI as Hold.
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- Mueller Industries Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MLI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MLI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MLI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Mueller Industries Inc (MLI)
MLI trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $198.92, offering a 39% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $26 in profit
93.26% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong profitability: $18 kept per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) Areas to Watch (6)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 4.20% annually
Premium pricing at 3.7x book value
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.95x sales
Solid earnings growth at 13.90%
Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 25.60%, Profit Margin at 18.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.41), Price/Sales (2.95), Price/Book (3.73) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.20%, EPS Growth at 13.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 17.50%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 25.60% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MLI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MLI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.95x trades 62% above its historical average of 1.82x (94th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 8% below its historical high of 3.21x set in Feb 2014, and 278% above its historical low of 0.78x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) · INDUSTRIALS › METAL FABRICATION
The Big Picture
Mueller Industries Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 4.2B with 4% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 18.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 25.6% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 121M in free cash flow and 141M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor METAL FABRICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Mueller Industries Inc.
Bottom Line
Mueller Industries Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Mueller Industries Inc(MLI)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
METAL FABRICATION
USA
Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, the Middle East, China, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee.