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Mueller Industries (MLI)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $117.45 | Market Cap: $12.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Mueller Industries (MLI)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $117.45
Market Cap: $12.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 5.3%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
Key risks
MLI key risks include [1] its sensitivity to cyclical housing and commercial construction markets, Show more.
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -10%
  
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
  
3 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%
  
4 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
  
5 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
  
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 5.3%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -10%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
3 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%
4 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
5 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Show more.
7 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
8 Key risks
MLI key risks include [1] its sensitivity to cyclical housing and commercial construction markets, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

MLI Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Between approximately August 31, 2025, and December 19, 2025, Mueller Industries (MLI) experienced an approximate stock price increase of 20.9%. This upward movement was driven by several key factors:

1. Strong Second Quarter 2025 Performance and Positive Market Outlook: Mueller Industries reported record second quarter 2025 results, outperforming expectations with a $1.14 billion top line (up 14% year-over-year) and a gross margin increase to 31% from 27% in Q2 2024. Operating and net margins also saw significant improvements. Analysts noted the company's strong position to benefit from new 50% tariffs on semi-finished copper products, a projected global copper supply deficit, and China's stimulus policy.

2. Solid Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Report: The company reported third quarter 2025 earnings on October 21, 2025. While diluted EPS of $1.88 missed analyst estimates of $1.99, revenue of $1.08 billion surpassed expectations of $942.00 million, representing an 8% increase year-over-year. The report also highlighted strong profitability metrics, including a 25.02% return on equity and an 18.10% net margin.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.7% change in MLI stock from 9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 10.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
923202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)101.47117.3815.67%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4059.704139.701.97%
Net Income Margin (%)17.48%18.10%3.52%
P/E Multiple15.5517.109.96%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)108.75109.11-0.34%
Cumulative Contribution15.67%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
MLI15.7% 
Market (SPY)3.7%51.2%
Sector (XLI)2.6%70.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 52.1% change in MLI stock from 6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 24.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
624202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)77.16117.3852.13%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3919.284139.705.62%
Net Income Margin (%)15.92%18.10%13.67%
P/E Multiple13.6917.1024.85%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)110.74109.111.47%
Cumulative Contribution52.09%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
MLI52.1% 
Market (SPY)13.7%50.3%
Sector (XLI)8.7%66.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 49.1% change in MLI stock from 12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 15.7% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1223202412232025Change
Stock Price ($)78.73117.3849.09%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3577.614139.7015.71%
Net Income Margin (%)16.39%18.10%10.39%
P/E Multiple14.9517.1014.36%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)111.36109.112.02%
Cumulative Contribution49.03%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
MLI49.1% 
Market (SPY)16.7%72.7%
Sector (XLI)19.1%77.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 309.4% change in MLI stock from 12/24/2022 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 246.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1224202212232025Change
Stock Price ($)28.67117.38309.43%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4061.234139.701.93%
Net Income Margin (%)15.88%18.10%13.94%
P/E Multiple4.9417.10245.98%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)111.18109.111.86%
Cumulative Contribution309.29%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/24/2023 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
MLI154.0% 
Market (SPY)48.4%58.4%
Sector (XLI)42.3%65.5%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
MLI Return12%71%1%62%71%50%703%
Peers Return13%40%-7%34%-2%13%116%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MLI Win Rate58%75%33%58%75%75% 
Peers Win Rate62%68%38%53%43%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MLI Max Drawdown-43%-3%-15%-0%-4%-13% 
Peers Max Drawdown-44%-4%-22%-9%-14%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: WLK, WTS, FELE, MTRN, CR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/23/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventMLIS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-23.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven30.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven57 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-46.2%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven85.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven244 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-50.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven100.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven808 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-58.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven138.7%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven888 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Mueller Industries's stock fell -23.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/24/2023. A -23.6% loss requires a 30.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Mueller Industries (MLI)

Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, the Middle East, China, and Mexico. It operates through three segments: Piping Systems, Industrial Metals, and Climate. The Piping Systems segment offers copper tubes, fittings, line sets, and pipe nipples; PEX plumbing and radiant systems; and plumbing-related fittings and plastic injection tooling. It also resells steel pipes, brass and plastic plumbing valves, malleable iron fittings and faucets, and plumbing specialties; and supplies water tubes. This segment sells its products to wholesalers in the plumbing and refrigeration markets, distributors to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, building material retailers, and air-conditioning original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Industrial Metals segment manufactures brass, bronze, and copper alloy rods; plumbing brass, valves, and fittings; cold-form aluminum and copper products; machining of aluminum, steel, brass, and cast iron impacts and castings; brass and aluminum forgings; brass, aluminum, and stainless-steel valves; fluid control solutions; and gas train assembles to OEMs in the industrial, construction, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration markets. The Climate segment offers valves, protection devices, and brass fittings for various OEMs in the commercial HVAC and refrigeration markets; high-pressure components and accessories for the air-conditioning and refrigeration markets; coaxial heat exchangers and twisted tubes for the HVAC, geothermal, refrigeration, swimming pool heat pump, marine, ice machine, commercial boiler, and heat reclamation markets; insulated HVAC flexible duct systems; and brazed manifolds, headers, and distributor assemblies. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Mueller Industries (MLI):

  • The **Eaton or Legrand of plumbing and HVAC infrastructure**, providing the essential, often unseen, components for a building's water and air systems instead of electricity.

  • Like a more focused **Parker Hannifin**, specializing in the copper pipes, brass fittings, and valves critical for plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.

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  • Copper Tube and Fittings: Manufactures copper tubing and various fittings for plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
  • Brass and Copper Alloy Rod: Produces brass rod, copper bar, and custom copper alloy products for industrial applications.
  • Aluminum Extruded Products: Fabricates aluminum extrusions and custom components for diverse industrial and construction uses.
  • Plastic Pipe and Fittings: Manufactures PVC and other plastic pipes and fittings primarily for plumbing and infrastructure.
  • Climate Control Components: Produces a range of components and systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

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Mueller Industries (symbol: MLI) sells primarily to other companies rather than directly to individuals. The company's major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Wholesalers and Distributors: These companies purchase Mueller Industries' products in bulk and then resell them to contractors, retailers, and other businesses for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial applications.
  • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs): Mueller Industries supplies components such as copper tubing, brass rods, valves, and fittings to other manufacturers who incorporate these products into their own finished goods, such as air conditioning units, refrigeration systems, and various industrial equipment.
  • Retailers: Certain products may be sold to large retail chains, particularly those specializing in home improvement or industrial supplies, which then sell directly to end-users (contractors or individuals).

Mueller Industries explicitly states in its public filings that it is not dependent upon a single customer or a small group of customers. In 2023, the company's largest single customer accounted for approximately 7% of its consolidated net sales, and no other customer accounted for 5% or more. Due to this diversification of its customer base, specific names of major customer companies are not disclosed in its SEC filings, and therefore, no public company symbols can be provided for individual customers.

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Gregory L. Christopher Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Christopher has served as Chief Executive Officer of Mueller Industries since October 2008 and Chairman of the Board of Directors since January 2016. He joined the company in 1992, holding various leadership roles within the company and industry in sales, manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain management prior to his current position.

Jeffrey A. Martin Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Mr. Martin joined Mueller Industries in 1996 and has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer since February 2013. Before joining Mueller Industries, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Christopher J. Miritello Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Mr. Miritello has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary since January 1, 2017. He joined Mueller Industries in September 2015, initially serving as Deputy General Counsel until December 2016. Prior to his tenure at Mueller Industries, Mr. Miritello worked with the New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

Steffen Sigloch Strategic Advisor for Industry Relations

Mr. Sigloch joined Mueller Industries in 2011 and has served as Strategic Advisor for Industry Relations since August 2025. He has held various leadership roles within the company and the industry. Before joining Mueller Industries, Mr. Sigloch served as Chief Executive Officer of Wieland Copper Products, LLC.

Nicholas William Moss President of B&K LLC

Mr. Moss has been the President of B&K LLC at Mueller Industries Inc. since May 7, 2015.

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The key risks to Mueller Industries (MLI) are primarily concentrated around its sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions, particularly within the construction sector, the volatility of raw material costs, and intense competitive pressures, including the threat of substitute products.

  1. Sensitivity to Housing and Commercial Construction Markets: Mueller Industries' performance is significantly influenced by economic cycles, especially in the housing and commercial construction industries. Fluctuations in interest rates, the availability of credit, and general economic downturns can materially and adversely impact the company's sales, financial condition, and operational results.
  2. Raw Material Price Volatility: The company is heavily reliant on key raw materials such as copper, brass, zinc, and aluminum. Volatility in the prices of these commodities can significantly affect Mueller Industries' cost of goods sold and operating margins, particularly if the company is unable to fully offset these increases through price adjustments or other cost-management strategies.
  3. Competitive Pressures and Substitute Products: Mueller Industries operates in a highly competitive market where pricing pressures are prevalent. The business also faces a continuous threat from substitute products, such as plastic pipes replacing copper in plumbing systems, and aluminum-based alternatives in air-conditioning and refrigeration applications. These factors can erode market share and negatively impact the company's profitability.

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Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) operates in three main segments: Piping Systems, Industrial Metals, and Climate. The addressable markets for their main products and services, primarily in North America, are outlined below.

Piping Systems

  • Copper Tubes: The North American copper tubes market is projected to grow from USD 3.18 billion in 2024 to USD 3.44 billion by 2030, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.0% during the forecast period. Another report states the North America copper pipes and tubes market generated a revenue of USD 1,956.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,659.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2030.
  • Plumbing Fittings (Copper and Plastic) and Valves: The plumbing segment is a significant application area for copper tubes and is expected to register the highest growth rate in the North American copper tubes market. The global brass market, which includes plumbing fixtures, was valued at USD 6.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 10.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2032. North America is estimated to grow at the highest rate in the brass market.

Industrial Metals

  • Brass Rods: The North American brass rods market held a market value of USD 1.25 billion in 2023. Another source states the North America brass rods market size will be USD 2820.05 million in 2025, accounting for more than 40% of the global revenue. The global brass rods market size is estimated to be USD 17379.68 million in 2024, with projections to grow to USD 21897.43 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 2.6%.
  • Fabricated Metal Products (including forgings, extrusions, and machined products): The North America fabricated metal products market size was valued at USD 4.22 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 7.08 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.31% from 2023 to 2033.
  • Industrial Metals (General): The North America metals and mining market sales revenue is projected to be USD 246.554 billion in 2025. The overall metal market in North America, which includes ferrous and non-ferrous metals, was valued at USD 350.0 billion in 2023.

Climate

  • HVAC and Refrigeration Components (including valves, protection devices, brass fittings, heat exchangers, flexible duct systems, high-pressure components): The North America HVAC system market size was valued at USD 49.10 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 51.61 billion in 2025 to USD 75.75 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6%. The North America air conditioning equipment market size stood at USD 28.97 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 38.59 billion by 2030, advancing at a 5.9% CAGR. Another report estimates the North America air conditioning systems market size was valued at USD 28.9 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow to USD 57.29 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period (2025-2032). Furthermore, the North America air conditioning systems market was worth USD 68.68 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 102.77 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 4.58% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

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Mueller Industries (MLI) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies and market conditions:

  1. Strategic Acquisitions: Mueller Industries has demonstrated a clear strategy of growing through acquisitions, with recent business integrations contributing positively to net sales. For example, the inclusion of recently acquired businesses added $102.4 million to net sales in Q3 2024, and the Nehring acquisition alone contributed $84 million in incremental sales. This approach allows the company to expand its market presence and diversify its revenue streams.
  2. Favorable Raw Material Pricing: The company has historically benefited from increases in raw material costs, particularly copper prices, which can lead to higher selling prices for its products. In Q3 2024, higher COMEX copper prices, up 12% year-over-year, contributed to the increase in net sales. Similarly, in Q3 2025, net sales growth was primarily driven by higher selling prices due to rising raw material costs, with COMEX copper averaging 14.3% higher than the prior year.
  3. Growth in Construction Markets: The construction industry, encompassing both new housing starts and commercial construction, is a significant demand driver for Mueller Industries' products. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on market growth in this sector, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting strong annualized rates for new housing starts. Anticipated factors such as declining interest rates and moderating inflation are expected to create a more stable and favorable environment for the company, supporting construction activity.
  4. Product Innovation and Diversification: Mueller Industries has an opportunity to enhance its competitive edge by innovating and diversifying its product offerings to meet evolving market demands. Investing in research and development to introduce new products can address the threat of substitutes and open new revenue streams, reducing dependency on traditional markets. Furthermore, acquisitions like Nehring are diversifying revenue away from cyclical sectors and positioning Mueller to benefit from trends in infrastructure and data center growth.

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Below is a summary of Mueller Industries' capital allocation decisions over the last 3-5 years:

Share Repurchases

  • Mueller Industries repurchased $243.6 million in shares year-to-date as of the third quarter of 2025.
  • The company completed a share buyback plan announced in March 2000, repurchasing 18,879,490 shares for $775.33 million by September 2025.
  • Treasury common stock increased from $(502.8) million in 2022 to $(523.4) million in 2023.

Share Issuance

  • Mueller Industries reported no significant share issuance for the trailing twelve months ended September 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • In April 2024, Mueller Industries entered into an agreement to acquire Nehring Electrical Works Company and its affiliates for approximately $575 million, with an additional $25 million earn-out clause. The acquisition was expected to close in the second quarter of 2024 and aims to enhance growth in the electrical and power infrastructure sectors.
  • The company acquired Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC) in August 2024 to significantly accelerate the recovery of its copper fittings business and expand manufacturing capabilities.
  • In 2021, Mueller Industries increased its equity interest in Mueller Middle East to 55 percent for approximately $20.0 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $54.0 million in 2023.
  • For the period ending in the third quarter of 2025, operating cash flow funded $49.0 million in capital expenditures.
  • Mueller Industries anticipates approximately $5.2 million in expenditures for environmental compliance activities over the next three fiscal years.

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Financials

MLIWLKWTSFELEMTRNCRMedian
NameMueller .Westlake Watts Wa.Franklin.Materion Crane  
Mkt Price117.3873.29285.2499.58128.59188.98122.98
Mkt Cap12.89.49.64.42.710.99.5
Rev LTM4,14011,4802,3542,1101,7342,2682,311
Op Inc LTM88733447264145409336
FCF LTM676-36534420282334268
FCF 3Y Avg65054431822738120272
CFO LTM754674387245160391389
CFO 3Y Avg7131,575352269133163311

Growth & Margins

MLIWLKWTSFELEMTRNCRMedian
NameMueller .Westlake Watts Wa.Franklin.Materion Crane  
Rev Chg LTM15.7%-5.3%4.2%5.1%3.9%19.6%4.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.3%-10.3%6.5%2.1%0.3%19.0%1.7%
Rev Chg Q8.0%-9.0%12.5%9.5%1.9%7.5%7.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.0%-2.4%3.0%2.4%0.5%1.8%1.9%
Op Mgn LTM21.4%0.3%19.0%12.5%8.4%18.0%15.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg21.4%6.6%17.8%12.7%8.1%15.7%14.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.0%-2.3%0.1%0.3%0.2%0.5%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM18.2%5.9%16.4%11.6%9.2%17.2%14.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg19.0%12.6%16.0%13.0%7.8%7.4%12.8%
FCF/Rev LTM16.3%-3.2%14.6%9.6%4.7%14.7%12.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg17.3%4.1%14.4%11.0%2.2%5.3%8.1%

Valuation

MLIWLKWTSFELEMTRNCRMedian
NameMueller .Westlake Watts Wa.Franklin.Materion Crane  
Mkt Cap12.89.49.64.42.710.99.5
P/S3.10.84.12.11.54.82.6
P/EBIT12.9-13.822.122.642.325.622.3
P/E17.1-9.829.431.3137.429.729.6
P/CFO17.013.924.718.116.727.817.5
Total Yield6.5%-8.7%4.1%3.7%0.9%3.8%3.8%
Dividend Yield0.6%1.4%0.7%0.6%0.2%0.5%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg9.8%2.8%4.5%5.2%1.6%0.9%3.6%
D/E0.00.60.00.10.20.00.0
Net D/E-0.10.3-0.00.00.2-0.00.0

Returns

MLIWLKWTSFELEMTRNCRMedian
NameMueller .Westlake Watts Wa.Franklin.Materion Crane  
1M Rtn10.4%25.3%4.9%7.0%9.5%5.8%8.2%
3M Rtn15.7%-7.2%2.3%5.1%8.3%4.1%4.6%
6M Rtn52.1%-1.8%16.3%11.9%60.9%2.8%14.1%
12M Rtn49.1%-34.2%41.1%2.9%29.2%24.1%26.6%
3Y Rtn309.4%-26.3%98.9%28.4%51.4%86.1%68.8%
1M Excs Rtn5.7%20.6%0.2%2.4%4.8%1.1%3.6%
3M Excs Rtn14.0%-10.4%-0.5%2.5%4.4%1.6%2.1%
6M Excs Rtn39.4%-14.1%3.9%-0.5%49.2%-11.2%1.7%
12M Excs Rtn31.6%-51.3%23.6%-15.8%11.5%6.8%9.2%
3Y Excs Rtn219.8%-104.5%23.4%-50.1%-25.8%6.7%-9.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Corporate and Unallocated1,319    
Piping Systems1,0301,0891,160978796
Climate253280250259250
Industrial Metals158161173153162
Corporate and Eliminations 713145139163
Total2,7592,2421,7291,5291,371


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$117.38 
Market Cap ($ Bil)12.8 
First Trading Date02/25/1991 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$107.93$89.79
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA8.8%30.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility20.3%28.1%
Downside Capture72.6492.93
Upside Capture129.31118.11
Correlation (SPY)50.8%72.6%
MLI Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.030.730.761.021.061.15
Up Beta0.290.540.801.321.091.30
Down Beta1.201.000.901.111.081.23
Up Capture152%93%97%125%119%159%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days13233571127396
Down Capture103%49%47%58%95%97%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days7172653120351

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of MLI With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 MLISector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return50.8%20.4%18.8%72.9%9.0%3.7%-11.4%
Annualized Volatility27.9%18.8%19.5%19.2%15.3%17.2%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio1.450.850.762.720.360.05-0.14
Correlation With Other Assets 77.6%72.5%-4.6%19.9%58.0%28.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of MLI With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 MLISector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return47.8%13.8%14.8%18.9%11.8%4.7%35.5%
Annualized Volatility32.4%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio1.260.640.700.980.510.160.62
Correlation With Other Assets 66.7%57.3%8.1%19.4%48.2%25.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of MLI With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 MLISector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return25.3%13.5%14.8%15.1%6.8%5.4%69.1%
Annualized Volatility35.5%19.9%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.740.600.710.850.310.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 68.4%61.2%3.4%27.5%53.0%19.0%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,053,618
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520251.0%
Average Daily Volume629,650
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.26
Basic Shares Quantity109,114,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/21/2025-0.2%0.0%2.4%
7/22/20251.6%2.6%7.0%
4/22/20252.8%3.6%10.1%
2/4/20252.7%6.0%4.3%
10/22/202414.1%15.2%25.8%
7/23/2024-1.9%5.1%4.8%
4/24/20240.9%-2.8%1.6%
2/6/20241.4%-0.5%7.4%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151620
# Negative873
Median Positive2.7%4.7%6.4%
Median Negative-0.9%-1.9%-7.0%
Max Positive14.1%15.2%30.5%
Max Negative-2.5%-3.9%-18.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251022202510-Q 9/27/2025
6302025723202510-Q 6/28/2025
3312025423202510-Q 3/29/2025
12312024226202510-K 12/28/2024
93020241023202410-Q 9/28/2024
6302024724202410-Q 6/29/2024
3312024424202410-Q 3/30/2024
12312023228202410-K 12/30/2023
93020231025202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023726202310-Q 7/1/2023
3312023426202310-Q 4/1/2023
12312022228202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221019202210-Q 9/24/2022
6302022720202210-Q 6/25/2022
3312022420202210-Q 3/26/2022
12312021223202210-K 12/25/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0GOLDMAN SCOTT JAY 11252025Sell108.644,234459,9644,535,006Form
1Christopher Gregory L.Chairman of the Board & CEO10272025Sell104.32158,00016,482,560116,759,221Form
2HANSEN JOHN B 10232025Sell105.711,000105,7109,689,801Form