Paul Mueller (MUEL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Paul Mueller Company (OTCMKTS:MUEL) is a privately held manufacturer specializing in the design and fabrication of custom-engineered processing, storage and temperature-controlled systems. The company produces a wide range of stainless steel equipment, including sanitary tanks and vessels, heat exchangers, fermenters, separators and pasteurizers, as well as turnkey process systems. Its products are used to handle, store and process liquids and semi-solids, with capacities ranging from small laboratory units to large industrial installations.

Serving industries such as dairy, beverage, food processing, chemical, brewery and biofuels, Paul Mueller Company offers services spanning from conceptual design and engineering through detailed fabrication, installation and after-market support. The company’s systems incorporate automated controls, clean-in-place (CIP) capabilities and energy-efficient heat recovery to ensure compliance with sanitary standards and optimize production efficiency. In addition to standard product lines, it provides custom solutions to meet the specific requirements of complex process flows.

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Paul Mueller Company has grown from a regional fabricator into a firm with global reach. Its manufacturing campus includes high-precision machining, welding and testing facilities, while a network of sales and service offices supports installation and maintenance across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Throughout its history, the company has introduced innovations in stainless steel construction and process integration to advance the productivity and safety of its clients’ operations.

The company’s executive leadership team, led by its President and Chief Executive Officer, brings extensive experience in industrial process design, engineering management and international project execution. Under their stewardship, Paul Mueller Company continues to invest in skilled craftsmanship, technological advancement and customer service to maintain its reputation as a trusted partner in process equipment solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $308.00 to $358.90
• 50-Day Range: $252.10 to $358.90
• 52-Week Range: $80.00 to $358.90
• Volume: 275 shs
• Average Volume: 169 shs
• Market Capitalization: $333.78 million
• P/E Ratio: 11.15
• Dividend Yield: 0.33%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Paul Mueller Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Paul Mueller scored higher than 19% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Paul Mueller.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Paul Mueller is 11.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.68.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Paul Mueller is 11.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.78.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Paul Mueller has a P/B Ratio of 4.26. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Paul Mueller has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Paul Mueller has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paul Mueller has recently decreased by 50.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Paul Mueller has a dividend yield of 0.36%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Paul Mueller does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Paul Mueller is 3.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Paul Mueller has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Paul Mueller has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paul Mueller has recently decreased by 50.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Paul Mueller this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Paul Mueller insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.00% of the stock of Paul Mueller is held by insiders.

MUEL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MUEL shares performed this year?

Paul Mueller's stock was trading at $218.00 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MUEL shares have increased by 64.6% and is now trading at $358.90.

How were Paul Mueller's earnings last quarter?

Paul Mueller Co. (OTCMKTS:MUEL) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April, 25th. The company reported $5.26 EPS for the quarter. The business earned $58.86 million during the quarter. Paul Mueller had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 40.85% and a net margin of 11.73%.

How do I buy shares of Paul Mueller?

Shares of MUEL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Paul Mueller own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Paul Mueller investors own include FormFactor (FORM), OUTFRONT Media (OUT), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), Amgen (AMGN), AMCI Acquisition Corp. II (AMCIU) and Altius Minerals (ALS).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/25/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 5/27/2025
• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 5/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - GENL INDL
• Sub-Industry: Fabricated Products
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:MUEL
• CIK: 68726
• Web: www.paulmueller.com
• Phone: (417) 575-9000
• Fax: 417-575-9669
• Employees: 880
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $32.18
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.15
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $29.67 million
• Net Margins: 11.73%
• Pretax Margin: 15.15%
• Return on Equity: 40.85%
• Return on Assets: 19.88%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.06
• Current Ratio: 1.40
• Quick Ratio: 1.07

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $248.59 million
• Price / Sales: 1.34
• Cash Flow: $42.68 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.41
• Book Value: $84.27 per share
• Price / Book: 4.26

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 930,000
• Free Float: 893,000
• Market Cap: $333.78 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.13