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Mueller IndustriesFRA:MUD -4.10%92 EV-to-FCF is 20.47 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 13.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:MUD with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Industries ranks better than 56.21% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Mueller Industries's Enterprise Value is €11,706 Mil.
Mueller Industries's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €572 Mil. Therefore, Mueller Industries's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Industries's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MUD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1163.91 Med: 13.41 Max: 99.96
Current: 19.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Mueller Industries was 99.96. The lowest was -1163.91. And the median was 13.41.
FRA:MUD's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 56.21% of 1724
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 23.18
vs FRA:MUD: 19.66
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 €56.10.
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 €3.305.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Mueller Industries EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Mueller Industries EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mueller Industries's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Industries's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Industries's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Mueller Industries's current Enterprise Value is €11,706 Mil.
Mueller Industries's Free Cash Flow 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 €572 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 (FRA:MUD) has a EV-to-FCF of 20.47 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 13.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #755 out of 1724 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Mueller Industries' EV-to-FCF too high?
Mueller Industries' current EV-to-FCF of 20.47 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 13.41. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.18. Mueller Industries' value of 20.47 is 11.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #755 out of 1724 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mueller Industries has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Industries' EV-to-FCF compare to CMC and ESAB?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Industries ranks #755 out of 1724 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Mueller Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.18. Mueller Industries' value of 20.47 is 11.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.41 vs. the industry median of 23.18, 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-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 23.18, based on 1,724 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Industries's current EV-to-FCF of 20.47 is 11.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Industries's current EV-to-FCF is 20.47, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 13.41. 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 (FRA:MUD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.55, compared to a current price of €56.10 — trading 53.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.47, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 13.41 and 11.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 23.18. Mueller Industries' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Industries (FRA:MUD), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.47 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 (FRA:MUD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €56.10 is trading 53.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.55.
GuruFocus considers Mueller Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MUD:
EV-to-FCF: 20.47 (53% above median its 10-year median of 13.41)
GF Value™: €36.55 vs. price of €56.10 (53.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% below the Industrial Products median (#755 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MUD 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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