
Miller Industries, Inc. (MLR) Market Cap
Miller Industries, Inc. has a market capitalization of $553.9M.
Price: $48.61
βΌ -0.16 (-0.33%)
Market Cap: 553.94M
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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: 553.94M|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
β² +2.9% Potential Upside
Consensus Target Metrics
Low Bound
$44
Median
$50
High Bound
$56
Average
$50
Price & Moving Averages
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Consensus Trend Projection
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Analyst Vote Distribution
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π Historical Valuation Multiples
Real-time Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) momentum side-by-side with discrete quarterly metrics.
| Fiscal Quarter | TTM | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period Ending | Trailing 12M | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Market Cap ($M) | 554 | 519 | 427 | 463 | 509 | 485 | 748 | 698 | 622 |
| Enterprise Value ($M) | 526 | 491 | 416 | 470 | 533 | 533 | 789 | 723 | 668 |
| Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) | 35.70 | 233.64 | 31.29 | 37.53 | 15.06 | 15.04 | 17.75 | 11.32 | 7.58 |
| Price/Earnings-to-Growth Ratio (PEG) | β | 41.25 | β | β | β | 8.91 | β | β | 1.23 |
| Price to Sales Ratio (P/S) | 0.74 | 2.87 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.38 | 2.15 | 3.37 | 2.22 | 1.67 |
| Price to Book Ratio (P/B) | 1.33 | 1.24 | 1.01 | 1.10 | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1.86 | 1.77 | 1.64 |
| Price to Free Cash Flow Ratio (P/FCF) | 5.02 | 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) | 15.45 | 280.72 | 46.15 | 59.38 | 34.66 | 36.67 | 47.96 | 30.54 | 21.05 |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | -0.82 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
β‘ MLR Growth Runway Model
Standard long term linear growth fadeMulti-Stage Discounted Cash Flow Sandbox
Growth runway slowdown
This value provides a time window for the growth rate to decline beyond Stage 1 toward the terminal rate. Longer windows are most useful for companies with high growth starting conditions or strong competitive advantages. This option stretches out the growth rate slowdown across 5, 10, or 15-year steps. A high-growth starting condition (exceeding a 25% initial growth rate) automatically applies a curve decay to simulate realistic, rapid market saturation.Terminal growth rate
With long-term inflation between 3-5%, revenue must grow by that baseline to maintain flat real-world market share. This value sets the permanent terminal growth rate to factor into the valuation beyond the growth slowdown runway toward maturity.3-Stage Financial Runway Horizon
π§ Perpetuity Horizon Engine (Stage 3: Post-2035)
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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
So what: MLR delivered in-line Q1 results but with a large YoY decline driven by lower 2H 2025 production, while sequential growth (5.7% Q/Q) reflects management restarting production to meet improving early-year orders. The quarter also carries clear one-time noise from the Omars acquisition (noncash items reducing EPS by ~ $0.13) plus a tax-driven EPS headwind. The operational pivot is inventory/demand management: Middle East tensions and higher diesel pushed retail demand down and forced a pause in North American production increases, yet management says underlying demand remains intact (chassis sales rising). Margin recovery is the centerpieceβgross margin expected back to mid-13% for full-year 2026 as product mix normalizes and pricing actions take effect (3% increase; invoicing changes effective Aug 1, 2026). Milestone optionality comes from defense RFQs (> $150M commitments with 2027 production and 2028-2029 revenue), while Omars integration and Jige expansion support multiyear growth.
Growth Catalysts
- Smooth integration of Omars acquisition expected to make it an increasingly meaningful contributor in 2026
- Underlying demand remained intact despite Q1 market reduction; chassis sales rose in recent weeks
- International backlog and steady customer demands; export pipeline supported by global military RFQs
- New Ooltewah facility (200,000-plus sq ft) targeted for production readiness by late 2027 to support higher defense-grade and export volumes
Business Development
- Omars acquisition (first full quarter of contribution)
- EUR 8 million expansion at Jige (France) on track to complete by mid-2027
- Military RFQ pipeline: >$150 million in military commitments with production scheduled to begin in 2027 (majority revenue recognized in 2028-2029)
- Ongoing work with militaries globally to support defense-grade recovery vehicles
Financial Highlights
- Revenue $180.9M, down 19.8% YoY and in line with expectations; Q/Q revenue up 5.7% driven by accelerating production to meet rising retail activity/order intake
- Gross profit $25.7M (14.2% of sales); diluted EPS $0.05
- Noncash acquisition-related expenses from Omars reduced Q1 results by ~ $0.13 diluted EPS (fair value adjustments on equipment sales and amortization of estimated intangible customer relationship assets)
- EPS headwind also from higher consolidated taxes due to conservative tax approach for Omars acquisition-related expenses and nondeductible executive compensation
- SG&A: higher expenses primarily attributable to Omars; approximately $600K of onetime acquisition costs in SG&A on top of ongoing run-rate
- Capital allocation/financial posture: cash balance $53M, up $8.3M from year-end via faster receivable conversion
Capital Funding
- Returned ~$4.6M to shareholders in Q1 via dividend + share repurchases
- Share repurchases: $2.2M executed in Q1 plus ~$14M remaining under current authorization
- Credit facility reduced by $10M; total debt balance ~ $21M at quarter-end
- Management indicated expansion funded largely through operating cash flow over coming years (no additional financing required expected)
Strategy & Ops
- Paused North American production increase late in the quarter to maintain balanced distributor inventory amid Middle East geopolitical-driven uncertainty and higher diesel prices
- Implemented additional 3% price increase on all manufactured products due to U.S. manufacturing cost increases exceeding tariff surcharge coverage
- Effective August 1, 2026, all manufactured products begin invoicing at updated pricing structure; orders invoiced on/after Aug 1 reflect new pricing regardless of order placement date
- Systems in place to monitor demand signals to accelerate production as retail activity improves
- Facility expansion at Ooltewah: targeting site prep on schedule with construction start by late summer; production readiness by late 2027 to improve heavy-duty workflow and manufacturing efficiencies
Market Outlook
- Full-year 2026 revenue expected between $850M and $900M
- Full-year 2026 EPS expected generally in line with full-year 2025 results
- Production volumes and revenue increasingly weighted toward the second half of 2026 due to higher diesel prices and geopolitical uncertainty causing customers to push orders
- Management expects ability to approach ~$250M quarterly revenue by the second half of the year (with demand returning as pressures ease)
- Gross margins expected to return to historical levels in mid-13% for full year 2026; mix shifting toward historical levels of bodies and chassis
- Q2 earnings next quarter expected to provide more specifics on RFQs/commitment progression (timing: during Q2 release)
Risks & Headwinds
- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East increased uncertainty and diesel prices, pressuring retail demand and causing customers to push orders
- U.S. manufacturing cost increases exceeded coverage from April 2025 tariff-related surcharge, requiring an additional 3% price increase
- Higher consolidated tax impact in Q1 tied to conservative tax approach to Omars acquisition-related expenses and nondeductible executive compensation
- Near-term distributor inventory balance risk addressed via pausing production increase (signals potential volume volatility)
Q&A: Analyst Interest
- Topic: Omars-related onetime charges location and composition; Management clarified that acquisition charges split between gross margin and SG&A, with ~$600K in SG&A. They indicated remaining SG&A is close to Omarsβ current run rate for a full quarter, with tax conservatism a key contributor to EPS impact.
- Topic: Potential SG&A synergies post-Omars; Management addressed synergy pathways by noting Omars was stand-alone with its own engineering/HR/accounting stack. They expect leverage primarily through combining and enhancing efficiencies across European entities, and potentially integrating with U.S. operations to reduce cost.
- Topic: Military RFQ pipeline movement toward booking; Management stated positive movement from a few RFQs during the quarter but no specific additional RFQ commitments to announce. They suggested Q2 earnings will include more detailed information on commitments and pipeline items expected to move forward during the quarter.
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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