Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23)
Mueller Industries Inc makes copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products. The company reports three business segments: piping systems, industrial metals, and climate. Piping systems, earning majo...
Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 7.91 (historical range: 6.20–10.36, median: 7.86), placing it at the 53th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.53 (range: 0.99–1.87, 69th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 5.52 (range: 3.78–6.07, 96th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23), Mueller Industries, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 13% over the observed period (from an average of 7.4 to 8.4).
Mueller Industries, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 7.91 | 6.20 | 7.86 | 10.36 | 53th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.53 | 0.99 | 1.37 | 1.87 | 69th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 5.52 | 3.78 | 4.71 | 6.07 | 96th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 22th | above its historical average |
Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) Valuation & P/E History
Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Rolling Drawing & Extruding Of Nonferrous Metals industry currently trading at $60.92 with a market capitalization of $13.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for MLI based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23. The P/E ratio of 7.91 is above the historical median of 7.86, placing MLI at the 53th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.53 compares to a median of 1.37.
MLI Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Mueller Industries, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether MLI is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests MLI is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Mueller Industries, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is MLI Overvalued or Undervalued?
Mueller Industries, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 73 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive MLI is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full MLI analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.MLI trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.