Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.78x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $62.51 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($79.74 Million). Explore Mueller Industries Inc capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Mueller Industries Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1991–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Mueller Industries Inc across 35 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see MLI cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Mueller Industries Inc (1991–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Mueller Industries Inc. Check Mueller Industries Inc investment reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.91x | $686.64 Million | $755.44 Million | $68.81 Million | ▲ +3.8% |
| 2024 | 0.88x | $565.71 Million | $645.91 Million | $80.20 Million | ▼ -4.8% |
| 2023 | 0.92x | $618.74 Million | $672.77 Million | $54.02 Million | ▼ -3.0% |
| 2022 | 0.95x | $686.30 Million | $723.94 Million | $37.64 Million | ▲ +5.6% |
| 2021 | 0.90x | $279.87 Million | $311.70 Million | $31.83 Million | ▲ +9.4% |
| 2020 | 0.82x | $201.19 Million | $245.07 Million | $43.88 Million | ▼ -2.8% |
| 2019 | 0.84x | $169.38 Million | $200.54 Million | $31.16 Million | ▲ +9.6% |
| 2018 | 0.77x | $129.41 Million | $167.89 Million | $38.48 Million | ▲ +1687.6% |
| 2017 | -0.05x | $-2.14 Million | $43.99 Million | $46.13 Million | ▼ -106.4% |
| 2016 | 0.76x | $120.28 Million | $157.78 Million | $37.50 Million | ▼ -7.0% |
| 2015 | 0.82x | $130.78 Million | $159.61 Million | $28.83 Million | ▲ +44.3% |
| 2014 | 0.57x | $51.43 Million | $90.61 Million | $39.17 Million | ▼ -16.3% |
| 2013 | 0.68x | $87.16 Million | $128.51 Million | $41.35 Million | ▲ +42.7% |
| 2012 | 0.48x | $51.47 Million | $108.30 Million | $56.83 Million | ▼ -45.9% |
| 2011 | 0.88x | $135.00 Million | $153.75 Million | $18.75 Million | ▲ +31.3% |
| 2010 | 0.67x | $37.68 Million | $56.36 Million | $18.68 Million | ▼ -18.5% |
| 2009 | 0.82x | $63.45 Million | $77.39 Million | $13.94 Million | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2008 | 0.88x | $158.67 Million | $180.93 Million | $22.26 Million | ▲ +4.5% |
| 2007 | 0.84x | $155.97 Million | $185.84 Million | $29.87 Million | ▲ +132.1% |
| 2006 | 0.36x | $23.33 Million | $64.54 Million | $41.21 Million | ▼ -56.5% |
| 2005 | 0.83x | $90.99 Million | $109.44 Million | $18.45 Million | ▼ -4.5% |
| 2004 | 0.87x | $134.78 Million | $154.76 Million | $19.98 Million | ▲ +38.2% |
| 2003 | 0.63x | $46.43 Million | $73.67 Million | $27.24 Million | ▼ -22.7% |
| 2002 | 0.81x | $102.45 Million | $125.72 Million | $23.27 Million | ▲ +33.7% |
| 2001 | 0.61x | $76.69 Million | $125.77 Million | $49.08 Million | ▲ +31.3% |
| 2000 | 0.46x | $55.02 Million | $118.47 Million | $63.46 Million | ▼ -38.3% |
| 1999 | 0.75x | $124.00 Million | $164.80 Million | $40.80 Million | ▲ +164.7% |
| 1998 | -1.16x | $-115.10 Million | $98.90 Million | $214.00 Million | ▼ -182.4% |
| 1997 | -0.41x | $-21.80 Million | $52.90 Million | $74.70 Million | ▼ -154.6% |
| 1996 | 0.75x | $59.40 Million | $78.70 Million | $19.30 Million | ▲ +196.5% |
| 1995 | 0.25x | $14.00 Million | $55.00 Million | $41.00 Million | ▲ +121.4% |
| 1994 | -1.19x | $-26.20 Million | $22.00 Million | $48.20 Million | ▼ -252.2% |
| 1993 | 0.78x | $39.90 Million | $51.00 Million | $11.10 Million | ▲ +9.3% |
| 1992 | 0.72x | $27.70 Million | $38.70 Million | $11.00 Million | ▲ +164.6% |
| 1991 | -1.11x | $-6.20 Million | $5.60 Million | $11.80 Million | — |