Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI) EV-to-EBIT: 11.33 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 11% 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 EV-to-EBIT?

Mueller Industries MEX:MLI 91 EV-to-EBIT is 11.33 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 10.17. 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 2,376 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Industries ranks better than 70.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Mueller Industries's Enterprise Value is MXN228,488 Mil. Mueller Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN20,160 Mil. Therefore, Mueller Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Industries's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MLI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16   Med: 10.17   Max: 16.97
Current: 11.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Mueller Industries was 16.97. The lowest was 3.16. And the median was 10.17.

MEX:MLI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
70.41% of 2376 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 18.63 vs MEX:MLI: 11.66

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Mueller Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN236,074 Mil. Mueller Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN20,160 Mil. Mueller Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.54%.


Mueller Industries  (MEX:MLI) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Mueller Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=20159.665/236073.81
=8.54 %

Mueller Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN236,074 Mil.
Mueller Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN20,160 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Mueller Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mueller Industries's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Mueller Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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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
EV-to-EBIT 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 8.36 10.02 11.29 9.71 10.88

MEX:MLI vs CMC, ESAB, GPGI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Mueller Industries's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


MEX:MLI
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Mueller Industries EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Mueller Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=228487.785/20159.665
=11.33

Mueller Industries's current Enterprise Value is MXN228,488 Mil.
Mueller Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN20,160 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 11.33 mean?
Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.33 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 10.17. Over the past decade, Mueller Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.16 to 16.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #703 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Mueller Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Mueller Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 11.33 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 10.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 16.97. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.63. Mueller Industries' value of 11.33 is 39.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #703 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mueller Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to CMC and ESAB?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #703 out of 2376 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Mueller Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.63. Mueller Industries' value of 11.33 is 39.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.16 to 16.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.17 vs. the industry median of 18.63, Mueller Industries has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.63, based on 2,376 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.33 is 39.2% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.33, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 10.17. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 11.33. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 11.33, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 10.17 and 39.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.63. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.33 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.33 (11% above median its 10-year median of 10.17)
  • 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: 39.2% below the Industrial Products median (#703 of 2376)

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.
91GF Score

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