Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 64.6% as of March 2026. Working capital of $2.17 Billion (current assets of $2.67 Billion minus current liabilities of $499.28 Million) is measured against net assets of $3.36 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Mueller Industries Inc (MLI) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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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 March 2026, the ratio stands at 64.6%, reflecting working capital of $2.17 Billion against net assets of $3.36 Billion USD. Check Mueller Industries Inc tangible book value ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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. For live market cap and the full company profile, see MLI market cap overview.
| 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 | — |