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Mueller IndustriesMEX:MLI 91 EV-to-OCF is 17.09 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 12.20. 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 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Industries ranks worse than 61.41% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Mueller Industries's Enterprise Value is MXN228,488 Mil.
Mueller Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN13,372 Mil. Therefore, Mueller Industries's EV-to-OCF for today is 17.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Industries's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MLI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.83 Med: 12.2 Max: 76.55
Current: 17.62
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Mueller Industries was 76.55. The lowest was 3.83. And the median was 12.20.
MEX:MLI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 61.41% of 3076
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.46
vs MEX:MLI: 17.62
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Mueller Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mueller Industries's share price for today is MXN1175.00.
Mueller Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN68.669.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Mueller Industries EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Mueller Industries EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mueller Industries's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Mueller Industries's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Industries's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Industries's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Mueller Industries's current Enterprise Value is MXN228,488 Mil.
Mueller Industries's Cash Flow from Operations 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 MXN13,372 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 (MEX:MLI) has a EV-to-OCF of 17.09 as of Jul. 30, 2026. This is 40% above median its historical median of 12.20. Over the past decade, Mueller Industries' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.83 to 76.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #1889 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Mueller Industries' EV-to-OCF too high?
Mueller Industries' current EV-to-OCF of 17.09 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.83 to a high of 76.55. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.46. Mueller Industries' value of 17.09 is 49.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #1889 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below 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-OCF compare to CMC and ESAB?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #1889 out of 3076 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Mueller Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.46. Mueller Industries' value of 17.09 is 49.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Industries' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.83 to 76.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.20 vs. the industry median of 11.46, 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 EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.46, based on 3,076 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Industries's current EV-to-OCF of 17.09 is 49.1% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Industries's current EV-to-OCF is 17.09, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 12.20. 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-OCF of 17.09. 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-OCF is 17.09, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.20 and 49.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.46. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.09 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-OCF: 17.09 (40% above median its 10-year median of 12.20)
GF Value™: MXN734.11 vs. price of MXN1,175.00 (60.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1889 of 3076)
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 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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