Paul Mueller Co
Paul Mueller Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides manufactured equipment and components in the United States, North America, the Netherlands, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four reportable segments: Refrigeration and Heat Transfer, Industrial Equipment, Transportation, and European Operations. The Refrigeration and Heat Transfer segment offers milk cooling and stora… Read more
Paul Mueller Co (MUEL) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $101.00 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Paul Mueller Co (MUEL) has net assets worth $101.00 Million USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($193.03 Million) and total liabilities ($92.03 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $101.00 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 52.32% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.26% |
| 5-Year Change | 158.48% |
| 10-Year Change | 148.68% |
| Growth Volatility | 25.94 |
Paul Mueller Co - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Paul Mueller Co's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Paul Mueller Co (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Paul Mueller Co from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $78.95 Million | +24.30% |
| 2023-12-31 | $63.52 Million | +58.56% |
| 2022-12-31 | $40.06 Million | +7.41% |
| 2021-12-31 | $37.29 Million | +22.10% |
| 2020-12-31 | $30.54 Million | -5.77% |
| 2019-12-31 | $32.41 Million | +17.33% |
| 2018-12-31 | $27.63 Million | -1.26% |
| 2017-12-31 | $27.98 Million | -8.16% |
| 2016-12-31 | $30.47 Million | -4.04% |
| 2015-12-31 | $31.75 Million | +31.52% |
| 2014-12-31 | $24.14 Million | -23.95% |
| 2013-12-31 | $31.74 Million | +2266.62% |
| 2012-12-31 | $-1.47 Million | -105.35% |
| 2007-12-31 | $27.40 Million | +33.19% |
| 2006-12-31 | $20.57 Million | -4.10% |
| 2005-12-31 | $21.45 Million | +26.17% |
| 2004-12-31 | $17.00 Million | -41.87% |
| 2003-12-31 | $29.25 Million | +0.79% |
| 2002-12-31 | $29.02 Million | -19.32% |
| 2001-12-31 | $35.96 Million | -10.34% |
| 2000-12-31 | $40.11 Million | +2.85% |
| 1999-12-31 | $39.00 Million | -2.50% |
| 1998-12-31 | $40.00 Million | +0.76% |
| 1997-12-31 | $39.70 Million | +0.51% |
| 1996-12-31 | $39.50 Million | +5.05% |
| 1995-12-31 | $37.60 Million | -0.79% |
| 1994-12-31 | $37.90 Million | +2.99% |
| 1993-12-31 | $36.80 Million | -0.27% |
| 1992-12-31 | $36.90 Million | +1.65% |
| 1991-12-31 | $36.30 Million | +2.83% |
| 1990-12-31 | $35.30 Million | +9.97% |
| 1989-12-31 | $32.10 Million | +9.56% |
| 1988-12-31 | $29.30 Million | +22.08% |
| 1987-12-31 | $24.00 Million | -19.19% |
| 1986-12-31 | $29.70 Million | -10.00% |
| 1985-12-31 | $33.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Paul Mueller Co's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 217.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $96.04 Million | 121.64% |
| Common Stock | $1.51 Million | 1.91% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-5.61 Million | -7.10% |
| Total Equity | $78.95 Million | 100.00% |
Paul Mueller Co Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Paul Mueller Co ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Zhongjing Food Co. Ltd.
SHE:300908
|
$211.52 Million |
|
Shang Gong Group Co Ltd B
SHG:900924
|
$211.54 Million |
|
Kogan.com Ltd
PINK:KGGNF
|
$211.54 Million |
|
Handsome
KO:020000
|
$211.54 Million |
|
Regional Management Corp
NYSE:RM
|
$211.35 Million |
|
CANVEST ENVIR.PR.G.HD-01
F:0XC
|
$211.34 Million |
|
Suzhou Harmontronics Auto Tech Co Ltd
SHG:688022
|
$211.31 Million |
|
C&F Financial Corporation
NASDAQ:CFFI
|
$211.24 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Paul Mueller Co's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 63,516,000 to 78,949,000, a change of 15,433,000 (24.3%).
- Net income of 29,672,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 809,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 11,910,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,513,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $29.67 Million | +37.58% |
| Dividends Paid | $809.00K | -1.02% |
| Share Repurchases | $11.91 Million | -15.09% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.51 Million | -1.92% |
| Other Changes | $-7.00K | -0.01% |
| Total Change | $- | 24.30% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Paul Mueller Co's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.05x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 8.98x to 3.05x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $27.50 | $247.00 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $25.88 | $247.00 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $20.62 | $247.00 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $25.14 | $247.00 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $27.57 | $247.00 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $30.04 | $247.00 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $31.13 | $247.00 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $31.81 | $247.00 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $31.78 | $247.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $32.59 | $247.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $31.40 | $247.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $34.02 | $247.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $34.50 | $247.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $34.29 | $247.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $31.98 | $247.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $34.30 | $247.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $30.68 | $247.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $24.73 | $247.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $24.77 | $247.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $14.54 | $247.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $18.29 | $247.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $17.69 | $247.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $23.23 | $247.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $-1.19 | $247.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $25.95 | $247.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $19.52 | $247.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $25.66 | $247.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $25.16 | $247.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $23.39 | $247.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $23.10 | $247.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $27.11 | $247.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $25.54 | $247.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $34.18 | $247.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $36.90 | $247.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $58.50 | $247.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $81.05 | $247.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Paul Mueller Co utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 37.58%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 11.94%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.57x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.01x
- Recent ROE (37.58%) is above the historical average (9.29%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.73% | 1.60% | 1.15x | 1.48x | $-2.40 Million |
| 1986 | -4.71% | -2.70% | 1.01x | 1.73x | $-4.37 Million |
| 1987 | -22.50% | -10.53% | 1.33x | 1.61x | $-7.80 Million |
| 1988 | 17.06% | 7.41% | 1.50x | 1.54x | $2.07 Million |
| 1989 | 15.89% | 6.53% | 1.59x | 1.53x | $1.89 Million |
| 1990 | 16.15% | 7.33% | 1.52x | 1.45x | $2.17 Million |
| 1991 | 9.09% | 4.39% | 1.46x | 1.42x | $-330.00K |
| 1992 | 7.86% | 3.89% | 1.41x | 1.44x | $-790.00K |
| 1993 | 5.98% | 2.98% | 1.40x | 1.44x | $-1.48 Million |
| 1994 | 9.23% | 4.40% | 1.46x | 1.43x | $-290.00K |
| 1995 | 5.32% | 2.55% | 1.43x | 1.45x | $-1.76 Million |
| 1996 | 11.14% | 5.24% | 1.58x | 1.35x | $450.00K |
| 1997 | 7.30% | 3.34% | 1.53x | 1.42x | $-1.07 Million |
| 1998 | 7.75% | 3.46% | 1.63x | 1.38x | $-900.00K |
| 1999 | 4.87% | 2.05% | 1.67x | 1.43x | $-2.00 Million |
| 2000 | 9.59% | 3.77% | 1.83x | 1.39x | $-163.81K |
| 2001 | -3.78% | -1.44% | 1.72x | 1.52x | $-4.96 Million |
| 2002 | 6.51% | 1.65% | 1.67x | 2.36x | $-1.01 Million |
| 2003 | 10.29% | 2.58% | 1.73x | 2.31x | $85.30K |
| 2004 | -50.12% | -7.55% | 1.98x | 3.36x | $-10.22 Million |
| 2005 | 30.85% | 4.79% | 2.50x | 2.57x | $4.47 Million |
| 2006 | 34.14% | 4.59% | 1.65x | 4.51x | $4.96 Million |
| 2007 | 33.17% | 3.77% | 2.36x | 3.73x | $6.35 Million |
| 2012 | 0.00% | 1.09% | 1.77x | 0.00x | $2.11 Million |
| 2013 | 59.52% | 10.42% | 1.59x | 3.60x | $15.72 Million |
| 2014 | 28.49% | 3.43% | 1.67x | 4.97x | $4.46 Million |
| 2015 | 27.10% | 4.82% | 1.51x | 3.74x | $5.43 Million |
| 2016 | -7.49% | -1.36% | 1.61x | 3.44x | $-5.33 Million |
| 2017 | -8.31% | -1.38% | 1.19x | 5.06x | $-5.12 Million |
| 2018 | 9.55% | 1.31% | 1.52x | 4.78x | $-123.80K |
| 2019 | 20.33% | 3.34% | 1.55x | 3.92x | $3.35 Million |
| 2020 | -8.37% | -1.27% | 1.64x | 4.02x | $-5.61 Million |
| 2021 | 18.77% | 3.79% | 1.56x | 3.17x | $3.27 Million |
| 2022 | 9.01% | 1.88% | 1.36x | 3.52x | $-396.80K |
| 2023 | -15.57% | -4.32% | 1.71x | 2.11x | $-16.24 Million |
| 2024 | 37.58% | 11.94% | 1.57x | 2.01x | $21.78 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Paul Mueller Co's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Metal Fabrication industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Metal Fabrication
- Average net assets among peers: $945,108,837
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -0.55%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mueller Co (MUEL) | $101.00 Million | 2.73% | 0.91x | $211.36 Million |
| ADF Group Inc (ADFJF) | $91.43 Million | -1.70% | 0.17x | $70.84 Million |
| Aurubis AG (AIAGF) | $2.37 Billion | 14.83% | 0.84x | $2.34 Billion |
| American Metal & Technology Inc (AMGY) | $-2.25 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.96 |
| Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (AP) | $149.83 Million | -53.27% | 2.78x | $92.21 Million |
| Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) | $2.09 Billion | 1.52% | 1.08x | $19.84 Billion |
| NV Bekaert SA (BEKSF) | $2.17 Billion | 11.76% | 0.88x | $1.30 Billion |
| CompoSecure, Inc. (CMPO) | $-192.55 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.63 Billion |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) | $239.10 Million | 15.18% | 2.05x | $18.81 Billion |
| Cymat Technologies Ltd (CYMHF) | $-612.07K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $6.74 Million |
| ESAB Corp (ESAB) | $2.54 Billion | 6.19% | 0.33x | $5.51 Billion |