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). Read Mueller Industries Inc debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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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. Explore Mueller Industries Inc capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Mueller Industries Inc (1991–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Mueller Industries Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is Mueller Industries Inc worth.
| 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 | — |