Mueller Industries (STU:MUD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.99 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 269% Above Median

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STU:MUD Mueller Industries Inc STU:MUD
91 GF Score
Price €58.24
GF Value €41.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Mueller Industries STU:MUD +2.21% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.99 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 269% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates STU:MUD with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,300 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Industries ranks worse than 75.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Mueller Industries's current share price is €58.24. Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.59. Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.99.

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

STU:MUD' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.08   Max: 4.34
Current: 4

During the past years, Mueller Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.34. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.08.

STU:MUD's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
75.96% of 2300 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.695 vs STU:MUD: 4.00

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mueller Industries's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.603. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €14.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Mueller Industries  (STU:MUD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Mueller Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Mueller Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.59 3.24 3.65 3.41 3.68

STU:MUD vs CMC, ESAB, GPGI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Mueller Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Mueller Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=58.24/14.59
=3.99

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.603/333.9520*333.9520
=5.603

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Mueller Industries Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.972 241.428 2.728
201612 1.953 241.432 2.701
201703 2.352 243.801 3.222
201706 2.380 244.955 3.245
201709 2.010 246.819 2.720
201712 1.919 246.524 2.600
201803 2.260 249.554 3.024
201806 2.475 251.989 3.280
201809 2.410 252.439 3.188
201812 2.158 251.233 2.869
201903 2.406 254.202 3.161
201906 2.618 256.143 3.413
201909 2.453 256.759 3.190
201912 2.166 256.974 2.815
202003 2.416 258.115 3.126
202006 1.976 257.797 2.560
202009 2.331 260.280 2.991
202012 2.456 260.474 3.149
202103 3.032 264.877 3.823
202106 3.698 271.696 4.545
202109 3.674 274.310 4.473
202112 3.719 278.802 4.455
202203 4.029 287.504 4.680
202206 4.812 296.311 5.423
202209 4.228 296.808 4.757
202212 3.675 296.797 4.135
202303 4.021 301.836 4.449
202306 3.631 305.109 3.974
202309 3.373 307.789 3.660
202312 2.946 306.746 3.207
202403 3.424 312.332 3.661
202406 4.066 314.175 4.322
202409 3.951 315.301 4.185
202412 3.870 315.605 4.095
202503 4.091 319.799 4.272
202506 4.447 322.561 4.604
202509 4.139 324.800 4.256
202512 3.701 324.054 3.814
202603 4.652 330.213 4.705
202606 5.603 333.952 5.603

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 3.99 mean?
Mueller Industries (STU:MUD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.99 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors. This is 269% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Mueller Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 4.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #1747 out of 2300 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Mueller Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Mueller Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.99 is 269% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 4.34. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70. Mueller Industries' value of 3.99 is 135.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #1747 out of 2300 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 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CMC and ESAB?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #1747 out of 2300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Mueller Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70. Mueller Industries' value of 3.99 is 135.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 4.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.70, 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 PS Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.99 is 135.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.99, which is 269% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Industries (STU:MUD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.10, compared to a current price of €58.24 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.99, which is 269% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 135.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Industries (STU:MUD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.99 as of Jul. 31, 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 (STU:MUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €58.24 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.10. GuruFocus considers Mueller Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MUD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.99 (269% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: €41.10 vs. price of €58.24 (41.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1747 of 2300)

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


Mueller Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges MLI:USAMLI:Mexico
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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