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Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Mueller Industries Inc stock (MLI) is currently trading at $107.76. Mueller Industries Inc PE ratio is 16.09. Mueller Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.94. Analyst consensus price target for MLI is $140.00. WallStSmart rates MLI as Hold.

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MLI

Mueller Industries Inc

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$107.76
$2.18 (-1.98%)
52W$66.10
$138.85
Target$140.00+29.9%

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MLI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Mueller Industries Inc (MLI)

Margin of Safety
+39.6%
Strong Buy Zone
MLI Fair Value
$199.50
Graham Formula
Current Price
$107.76
$91.74 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $199.50
Overvalued
Price $107.76
Graham IV $199.50
Analyst $140.00

MLI trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $199.50, offering a 40% 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.

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Smart Analysis

Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

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)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Return on EquityProfitability
25.60%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $26 in profit

Institutional Own.Quality
93.25%10/10

93.25% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$12.27B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Profit MarginProfitability
18.30%8/10

Strong profitability: $18 kept per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.585
Undervalued

Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 4.3/10
PEG RatioValuation
3.412/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Revenue GrowthGrowth
4.20%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 4.20% annually

Price/BookValuation
3.794/10

Premium pricing at 3.8x book value

Operating MarginProfitability
17.50%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
2.946/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.94x sales

EPS GrowthGrowth
13.90%6/10

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 (2.94), Price/Book (3.79) 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.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) · INDUSTRIALSMETAL FABRICATION

The Big Picture

Mueller Industries Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 4.2B with 420% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 18.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 420% YoY, reaching 4.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most METAL FABRICATION peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 2560.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Mueller Industries Inc maintain 420%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor METAL FABRICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Mueller Industries Inc.

Bottom Line

Mueller Industries Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (420% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

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.

Insider Transactions(8 last 3 months)

Total Buys
1
Total Sells
7
Feb 26, 2026(1 transaction)
HERMANSON, TERRY
Director
Sell
Shares
-13,500
Feb 13, 2026(1 transaction)
GOLDMAN, SCOTT JAY
Director
Sell
Shares
-4,430
Feb 9, 2026(1 transaction)
HANSEN, JOHN B
Director
Sell
Shares
-1,000

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 11:40:53 AM

About Mueller Industries Inc(MLI)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

METAL FABRICATION

Country

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.

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150 SCHILLING BOULEVARD, COLLIERVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, 38017