
Miller Industries, Inc. (MLR) Market Cap
Miller Industries, Inc. has a market capitalization of $573.2M.
Price: $50.30
β² 0.37 (0.74%)
Market Cap: 573.20M
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CEO: William G. Miller
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Auto - Parts
IPO Date: 1994-08-02
Website: https://www.millerind.com
Miller Industries, Inc. (MLR) - Company Information
Market Cap: 573.20M|Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Company Profile
Miller Industries, Inc., alongside its affiliated companies, is a leading producer and vendor of specialized equipment for vehicle towing and recovery. Their diverse product lineup features heavy-duty wreckers, essential for the salvage and transport of disabled vehicles and machinery. They also manufacture advanced car carriers β flatbed trucks equipped with hydraulic tilt capabilities β designed for the efficient movement of both new and non-operational automobiles and other equipment. Additionally, the company supplies various transport trailers, which are utilized for relocating vehicles to auto auctions, car dealerships, leasing agencies, and similar applications. These products are distributed under well-known brands such as Century, Challenger, Holmes, Champion, Eagle, Titan, Jige, Boniface, Vulcan, and Chevron. Miller Industries' distribution network is extensive, operating through independent dealers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. They also supply governmental entities through primary contractors. The corporation was founded in 1990 and maintains its principal operational base in Ooltewah, Tennessee.
Analyst Sentiment
From 2 Active Polls
1Y Forecast: $50.00
βΌ -0.6% Potential Upside
Consensus Target Metrics
Low Bound
$44
Median
$50
High Bound
$56
Average
$50
Price & Moving Averages
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Real-time Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) momentum side-by-side with discrete quarterly metrics.
| Fiscal Quarter | TTM | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period Ending | Trailing 12M | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Market Cap ($M) | 573 | 519 | 427 | 463 | 509 | 485 | 748 | 698 | 622 |
| Enterprise Value ($M) | 545 | 491 | 416 | 470 | 533 | 533 | 789 | 723 | 668 |
| Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 36.99 | 227.75 | 31.14 | 37.43 | 15.02 | 15.13 | 17.76 | 11.30 | 7.58 |
| Price/Earnings-to-Growth Ratio (PEG) | β | 40.21 | β | β | β | 8.97 | β | β | 1.23 |
| Price to Sales Ratio (P/S) | 0.77 | 2.87 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.38 | 2.15 | 3.37 | 2.22 | 1.67 |
| Price to Book Ratio (P/B) | 1.37 | 1.24 | 1.01 | 1.10 | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1.86 | 1.77 | 1.64 |
| Price to Free Cash Flow Ratio (P/FCF) | 5.20 | 22.73 | 9.75 | 25.55 | 19.93 | -200.97 | -57.57 | 29.09 | -45.03 |
| Enterprise Value to Sales (EV/Sales) | β | 2.71 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.49 | 2.36 | 3.55 | 2.30 | 1.80 |
| Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) | 14.25 | 82.19 | 46.15 | 59.38 | 34.66 | 36.67 | 47.96 | 30.54 | 21.05 |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | -0.73 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
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π AI Financial Analysis
Powered by StockMarketInfo"Most recent quarter (2026-03-31): Revenue $180.9M, Net Income $0.56M, EPS $0.05. YoY Revenue rose ~-19.8% (down from $225.7M in 2025-03-31) and YoY Net Income fell ~-93.1% (from $8.07M). QoQ, Revenue increased ~5.6% (from $171.2M in 2025-12-31) but Net Income declined ~-83.7% (from $3.41M), indicating sharp profitability deterioration sequentially. Margins contracted over the last two quarters: gross margin was ~14.2% in 2026-03-31 vs ~15.5% in 2025-12-31 and ~15.0% in 2025-03-31. Operating margin fell to ~1.0% from ~3.2% in the prior quarter, and net margin slipped to ~0.3% from ~2.0% QoQ. Cash flow quality remains mixed: operating cash flow was $30.7M with free cash flow of $22.8M, but the Q1 earnings base was weak. Capital allocation included dividends of $2.39M and buybacks of $2.18M during the quarter. Balance sheet resilience appears stable: total assets were $585.6M and equity $417.3M (little change vs prior quarter). Net debt remains negative (net cash position improved to about -$28.0M). Shareholder returns are supported by positive price momentum (1y change +19.66%), though not above a 20% threshold."
Revenue Growth
QoQ Revenue +5.6% (171.2M -> 180.9M) but YoY Revenue down ~-19.8% (225.7M -> 180.9M), suggesting weakening annual demand.
Profitability
Net Income collapsed QoQ (-83.7%) and YoY (-93.1%). Net margin fell to ~0.3% from ~2.0% QoQ; gross margin also contracted (15.5% -> 14.2%).
Cash Flow Quality
Operating cash flow was strong in the quarter ($30.7M) and free cash flow was positive ($22.8M), supporting dividends/buybacks, despite earnings volatility.
Leverage & Balance Sheet
Balance sheet remains solid with stable equity (~$417M) and a net cash position (netDebt ~ -$28M). Total assets were steady QoQ (~$586M).
Shareholder Returns
Price momentum is positive (+19.66% 1y, +26.95% YTD) but below the >20% momentum cutoff. Dividends are modest (~0.46% yield) alongside buybacks.
Analyst Sentiment & Valuation
Earnings-based valuation looks highly elevated (P/E ~234x on weak Q1 earnings), consistent with deteriorating profitability. Price target consensus implies moderate upside (current $47.53 vs ~$48.5).
Disclaimer:This analysis is AI-generated for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed and this does not constitute financial advice.
Fundamentals Overview
MLR delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $180.9M (down 19.8% YoY) but grew 5.7% sequentially by accelerating production to rebuild toward retail/order demand after H2 2025 production reductions. Profitability was pressured by Omars-related noncash acquisition charges (~$0.13 EPS impact) and higher taxes from conservative Italian deductibility assumptions plus nondeductible comp. Management is responding to Middle East-driven diesel and uncertainty with disciplined production (paused North America ramp to protect distributor inventory). On costs, U.S. manufacturing inflation outpaced the prior April 2025 tariff surcharge, leading to a new 3% price increase effective August 1, 2026. Outlook remains constructive but weighted to H2: full-year revenue guidance of $850Mβ$900M and gross margin returning to mid-13% levels. Key swing factors are retail normalization after geopolitical settlement and ramp of defense-grade vehicle commitments (~$150M scheduled 2027 start; revenue mainly 2028β2029).
Growth Catalysts
- Sequential revenue growth of 5.7% driven by accelerating production to meet increasing retail activity and order intake earlier in the year
- Higher chassis sales over the past few weeks indicating underlying demand at the start of 2026 remains intact
- Military RFQ pipeline tailwind: over $150 million in military commitments with production scheduled to begin in 2027 and majority of revenue recognized in 2028-2029
- Production readiness focus for Ooltewah new 200,000-plus square foot manufacturing facility (site prep on schedule; construction targeted to begin by late summer 2026)
Business Development
- Omars acquisition (first full quarter contribution)
- EUR 8 million expansion at Jige in France on track for completion by mid-2027
- Ongoing global military RFQs with movement in positive directions during Q1 (no specific RFQs disclosed yet)
Financial Highlights
- Revenue: $180.9 million, down 19.8% YoY and in line with expectations; decline attributed to lower production levels in H2 2025 and offset by 5.7% sequential QoQ revenue growth from production acceleration
- Gross profit: $25.7 million or 14.2% of sales
- Diluted EPS: $0.05 per share
- Noncash Omars acquisition-related charges reduced results by ~ $0.13 per diluted share; expected to represent roughly half of total onetime acquisition-related expenses anticipated to be recognized over balance of 2026
- Higher consolidated taxes impacted EPS (conservative tax approach to Omars acquisition-related expenses and nondeductible executive compensation)
- SG&A higher in part due to Omars inclusion; Q&A: ~$600,000 of onetime acquisition-related costs in SG&A; remainder largely expected to be Omars run-rate
Capital Funding
- Cash balance: $53 million at quarter-end, up $8.3 million vs end of last year from faster receivables conversion
- Credit facility reduced by $10 million; total debt balance approximately $21 million at end of quarter
- Shareholder returns: $0.21 dividend per share; returned ~$4.6 million in Q1 via dividend plus share repurchases
- Share repurchases: $2.2 million executed in Q1; approximately $14 million remaining under current authorization
- Guidance for funding: management expects to fund majority of expansion organically through operating cash flow over coming years (no need for additional financing stated)
Strategy & Ops
- North America: proactively paused production increase at current levels late in the quarter to maintain balanced distributor inventory amid Middle East geopolitical uncertainty and higher diesel prices
- Pricing action: implemented additional 3% price increase on all manufactured products; effective August 1, 2026, all manufactured products will begin invoicing at updated pricing (orders invoiced on/after that date reflect new pricing regardless of order placement date)
- Automation/innovation and capacity expansion referenced as ongoing investments (no quantitative automation metrics provided)
Market Outlook
- Full-year 2026 revenue expected between $850 million and $900 million
- Full-year 2026 EPS expected to be generally in line with full-year 2025 results
- Production volumes/revenue increasingly weighted to second half of 2026 due to higher diesel prices and customers pushing orders
- Expectation to approach ~$250 million in quarterly revenue by the second half of the year
- Gross margin expected to return to historical levels in the mid-13% range for full-year 2026
- Q2 earnings expected to provide more specific information on military commitments and RFQs that may move forward
Risks & Headwinds
- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East increased uncertainty and drove higher diesel prices, pressuring retail demand and causing customers to push orders
- Cost of manufacturing in the U.S. continued to rise; tariff-related surcharge from April 2025 was insufficient to offset continued cost increases, prompting additional 3% pricing
- EPS pressure from conservative tax treatment of Omars acquisition-related expenses and nondeductible executive compensation
Q&A: Analyst Interest
- Onetime acquisition items and SG&A run-rate: Management stated some Omars-related onetime charges were split between gross margin and SG&A, with about $600,000 in SG&A tied to acquisition costs. They said the rest is largely the existing run-rate once Omars is fully in the quarter, plus ongoing tax conservatism impacts.
- Military pipeline timing toward commitments: Management confirmed RFQ movement in positive directions during Q1 but declined to add any specific RFQ details yet. They emphasized that more disclosure is expected on the Q2 earnings call about which commitments are closer and which pipeline items may progress during the quarter.
- End-market demand durability for towing service/vehicle replacement: Management argued underlying replacement demand remains intact despite near-term uncertainty. They cited consumers delaying $100,000 to $1 million purchases due to diesel price volatility ($5 to $9/gallon) and geopolitical timing. They also noted tow fleet ages have inched upward, supporting replacement cycles.
Sentiment: MIXED
Note: This summary was synthesized by AI from the MLR Q1 2026 earnings transcript. Financial data is complex; please verify all metrics against official SEC filings before making investment decisions.
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