Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI) Research & Development: MXN0 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:MLI Mueller Industries Inc MEX:MLI
91 GF Score
Price MXN1,175.00
GF Value MXN718.08
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mueller Industries Research & Development?

Mueller Industries MEX:MLI 91 Research & Development is MXN0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MLI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN718.08. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Mueller Industries's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

Mueller Industries  (MEX:MLI) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Mueller Industries Research & Development Historical Data

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Mueller Industries Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 MXN0 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN0 Mil mean?
Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI) has a Research & Development of MXN0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors.
Is Mueller Industries' Research & Development too high?
Mueller Industries' current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. Overall, Mueller Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Industries' Research & Development compare to CMC and ESAB?
Mueller Industries' Research & Development of MXN0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Mueller Industries and its competitors. Mueller Industries's current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. 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 Research & Development of MXN0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN718.08, compared to a current price of MXN1,175.00 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Industries (MEX:MLI), the current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil as of Jun. 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 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN718.08.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MLI:

  • Research & Development: MXN0 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN718.08 vs. price of MXN1,175.00 (63.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

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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MXN1,175.00
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MXN718.08
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