Mueller Industries Inc (MLI)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 770,389 756,053 877,149 655,845 245,838
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,768,770 3,420,340 3,982,460 3,769,340 2,398,040
Operating profit margin 20.44% 22.10% 22.03% 17.40% 10.25%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $770,389K ÷ $3,768,770K
= 20.44%

Mueller Industries Inc's operating profit margin has shown a positive trend over the past five years. Starting at 10.25% on December 31, 2020, the margin has increased consistently to reach 20.44% on December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to effectively control its operating expenses relative to its revenue, which is a positive sign of efficiency and profitability. The peak operating profit margin of 22.10% on December 31, 2023 demonstrates strong operational performance. Overall, the increasing trend in operating profit margin reflects positively on Mueller Industries Inc's ability to generate profits from its core business operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Mueller Industries Inc
MLI
20.44%
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HWM
21.98%
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KALU
2.90%
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4.29%