Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.33 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 140% Above Median

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MEX:MLI Mueller Industries Inc MEX:MLI
91 GF Score
Price MXN1,175.00
GF Value MXN734.11
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mueller Industries MEX:MLI 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.33 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates MEX:MLI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN734.11. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,268 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Industries ranks worse than 91.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Mueller Industries's current share price is MXN1175.00. Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN141.08. Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MLI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56   Med: 3.47   Max: 10.22
Current: 8.86

During the past years, Mueller Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.22. The lowest was 1.56. And the median was 3.47.

MEX:MLI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.27% of 2268 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs MEX:MLI: 8.86

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mueller Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN279.877. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN141.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Mueller Industries  (MEX:MLI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mueller Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Mueller Industries Quarterly Data
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MEX:MLI vs CMC, ESAB, GPGI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1175.00/141.08
=8.33

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Mueller Industries's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=279.877/333.9520*333.9520
=279.877

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Mueller Industries Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 75.296 241.428 104.152
201612 80.704 241.432 111.631
201703 38.235 243.801 52.373
201706 38.691 244.955 52.748
201709 40.571 246.819 54.894
201712 44.344 246.524 60.070
201803 42.508 249.554 56.884
201806 47.571 251.989 63.044
201809 46.001 252.439 60.855
201812 47.471 251.233 63.101
201903 48.421 254.202 63.612
201906 49.860 256.143 65.006
201909 52.659 256.759 68.491
201912 53.275 256.974 69.234
202003 66.693 258.115 86.288
202006 68.147 257.797 88.278
202009 69.433 260.280 89.086
202012 67.664 260.474 86.752
202103 75.250 264.877 94.874
202106 82.349 271.696 101.218
202109 99.244 274.310 120.822
202112 109.390 278.802 131.029
202203 119.176 287.504 138.430
202206 133.912 296.311 150.923
202209 143.728 296.808 161.715
202212 153.135 296.797 172.305
202303 155.159 301.836 171.668
202306 159.748 305.109 174.850
202309 170.405 307.789 184.890
202312 173.778 306.746 189.191
202403 177.098 312.332 189.357
202406 205.659 314.175 218.605
202409 231.848 315.301 245.563
202412 254.223 315.605 269.002
202503 246.508 319.799 257.417
202506 248.057 322.561 256.817
202509 253.642 324.800 260.789
202512 259.928 324.054 267.867
202603 271.924 330.213 275.003
202606 279.877 333.952 279.877

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.33 mean?
Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.33 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, Mueller Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 10.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #2070 out of 2268 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Mueller Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mueller Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.33 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 10.22. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. Mueller Industries' value of 8.33 is 296.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #2070 out of 2268 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mueller Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CMC and ESAB?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #2070 out of 2268 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mueller Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. Mueller Industries' value of 8.33 is 296.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 10.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Mueller Industries has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.10, based on 2,268 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.33 is 296.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.33, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mueller Industries stock overvalued right now?
Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.33. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN734.11, compared to a current price of MXN1,175.00 — trading 60.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.33, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 296.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Mueller Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.33 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,175.00 is trading 60.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN734.11.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MLI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.33 (140% above median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: MXN734.11 vs. price of MXN1,175.00 (60.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 296.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2070 of 2268)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mueller Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges MLI:USAMUD:Germany
Address 150 Schilling Boulevard, Suite 100, Collierville, TN, USA, 38017
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 majority of the company's revenue, produces tubes, fittings, rods, valves, and other products and operates various firms world-wide. The industrial metals segment manufactures impacts and micro-gauge, brass rod and copper bar products, and brass value-added products. The climate segment produces items used to create temperature-control goods, including valves, twisted tubes, coaxial heat exchangers, and others. Geographically, it operates in USA, UK, Canada, Asia and the Middle East and Mexico.
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