Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 62.9% as of June 2026. Working capital of $2.25 Billion (current assets of $2.85 Billion minus current liabilities of $595.82 Million) is measured against net assets of $3.57 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See MLI cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Mueller Industries Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1990–2025)
This chart shows how Mueller Industries Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 36 annual periods from 1990 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 62.9%, reflecting working capital of $2.25 Billion against net assets of $3.57 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see MLI total assets.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Mueller Industries Inc (1990–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Mueller Industries Inc from 1990 to 2025, covering 36 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Check MLI asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80.6% | $2.03 Billion | $2.52 Billion | $2.45 Billion | $413.13 Million | ▲ +23.1 pp |
| 2024 | 57.6% | $1.61 Billion | $2.80 Billion | $2.01 Billion | $397.99 Million | ▼ -15.5 pp |
| 2023 | 73.0% | $1.72 Billion | $2.36 Billion | $2.04 Billion | $317.14 Million | ▲ +7.6 pp |
| 2022 | 65.4% | $1.19 Billion | $1.81 Billion | $1.53 Billion | $348.30 Million | ▲ +14.8 pp |
| 2021 | 50.6% | $636.56 Million | $1.26 Billion | $1.02 Billion | $382.44 Million | ▼ -10.0 pp |
| 2020 | 60.6% | $485.72 Million | $801.06 Million | $825.36 Million | $339.64 Million | ▼ -8.8 pp |
| 2019 | 69.4% | $459.49 Million | $662.14 Million | $693.77 Million | $234.29 Million | ▼ -14.0 pp |
| 2018 | 83.4% | $469.82 Million | $563.26 Million | $702.62 Million | $232.80 Million | ▼ -9.3 pp |
| 2017 | 92.7% | $496.86 Million | $536.03 Million | $739.12 Million | $242.25 Million | ▲ +20.6 pp |
| 2016 | 72.1% | $675.33 Million | $936.44 Million | $894.32 Million | $218.99 Million | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2015 | 68.7% | $590.97 Million | $859.70 Million | $800.40 Million | $209.43 Million | ▼ -19.7 pp |
| 2014 | 88.4% | $703.14 Million | $795.43 Million | $941.21 Million | $238.07 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2013 | 89.1% | $655.46 Million | $735.87 Million | $874.72 Million | $219.26 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2012 | 90.8% | $488.50 Million | $537.97 Million | $747.19 Million | $258.70 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2011 | 91.9% | $813.46 Million | $884.76 Million | $1.03 Billion | $213.24 Million | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 2010 | 87.9% | $717.19 Million | $815.90 Million | $912.31 Million | $195.13 Million | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2009 | 84.6% | $625.47 Million | $738.94 Million | $808.84 Million | $183.37 Million | ▲ +8.4 pp |
| 2008 | 76.3% | $553.24 Million | $725.26 Million | $754.83 Million | $201.58 Million | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 2007 | 82.5% | $605.29 Million | $733.26 Million | $940.35 Million | $335.05 Million | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2006 | 85.2% | $520.67 Million | $611.11 Million | $776.19 Million | $255.52 Million | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2005 | 83.9% | $360.59 Million | $429.85 Million | $611.99 Million | $251.39 Million | ▲ +5.8 pp |
| 2004 | 78.0% | $274.51 Million | $351.75 Million | $455.33 Million | $180.82 Million | ▲ +22.6 pp |
| 2003 | 55.4% | $451.49 Million | $815.07 Million | $570.36 Million | $118.86 Million | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2002 | 52.3% | $394.00 Million | $753.94 Million | $500.35 Million | $106.35 Million | ▲ +7.3 pp |
| 2001 | 44.9% | $302.43 Million | $673.20 Million | $403.91 Million | $101.49 Million | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2000 | 46.8% | $287.32 Million | $614.40 Million | $405.17 Million | $117.85 Million | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 1999 | 50.5% | $287.60 Million | $569.80 Million | $440.70 Million | $153.10 Million | ▲ +2.8 pp |
| 1998 | 47.7% | $239.70 Million | $502.50 Million | $382.30 Million | $142.60 Million | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 1997 | 49.8% | $208.50 Million | $418.70 Million | $309.10 Million | $100.60 Million | ▼ -6.4 pp |
| 1996 | 56.2% | $195.70 Million | $348.50 Million | $274.70 Million | $79.00 Million | ▲ +6.1 pp |
| 1995 | 50.1% | $143.10 Million | $285.90 Million | $211.00 Million | $67.90 Million | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 1994 | 48.1% | $116.40 Million | $241.90 Million | $183.60 Million | $67.20 Million | ▼ -16.5 pp |
| 1993 | 64.6% | $143.50 Million | $222.10 Million | $194.40 Million | $50.90 Million | ▲ +5.5 pp |
| 1992 | 59.1% | $120.90 Million | $204.40 Million | $182.40 Million | $61.50 Million | ▲ +18.1 pp |
| 1991 | 41.0% | $62.60 Million | $152.60 Million | $152.10 Million | $89.50 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 1990 | 43.9% | $87.80 Million | $200.00 Million | $200.90 Million | $113.10 Million | — |