Logo image of MTX

MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock

57.22 USD
-0.16 (-0.28%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:07:05 PM
57.22 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:07:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MTX. MTX was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. MTX has an average financial health and profitability rating. MTX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

4

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MTX was profitable.
MTX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MTX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MTX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MTX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMTX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.05%, MTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MTX has a Return On Equity (-0.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MTX has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.10%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTX underperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MTX is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.89%) for MTX is well above the current ROIC(2.10%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.05%
ROE -0.1%
ROIC 2.1%
ROA(3y)3.68%
ROA(5y)3.88%
ROE(3y)7.46%
ROE(5y)8.15%
ROIC(3y)6.89%
ROIC(5y)6.42%
MTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

MTX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MTX has a Operating Margin of 3.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTX underperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
MTX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MTX has a Gross Margin (25.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MTX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.85%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.41%
OM growth 3Y1.32%
OM growth 5Y0.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.75%
PM growth 5Y1.26%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y1%
MTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

5

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MTX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MTX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MTX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MTX Yearly Shares OutstandingMTX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
MTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

MTX has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. This is not the best score and indicates that MTX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MTX's Altman-Z score of 2.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
MTX has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MTX would need 10.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MTX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.08. This is in the better half of the industry: MTX outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
MTX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating MTX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, MTX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 10.08
Altman-Z 2.47
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.33%
MTX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMTX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

MTX has a Current Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that MTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MTX's Current ratio of 1.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
MTX has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that MTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.37, MTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.98
Quick Ratio 1.37
MTX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMTX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

3

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MTX have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, MTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.77% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.42% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y7.07%
EPS 5Y7.77%
EPS Q2Q%2.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y3.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.47%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MTX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.57% on average per year.
MTX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.29%
EPS Next 2Y0.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.6%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
MTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

6

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MTX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.97.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTX indicates a rather cheap valuation: MTX is cheaper than 85.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.13, the valuation of MTX can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MTX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.97
Fwd PE 9.13
MTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MTX.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.51
EV/EBITDA 14.12
MTX Per share dataMTX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y0.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%

3

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MTX has a yearly dividend return of 0.86%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.96, MTX is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.86, MTX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MTX grows each year by 15.37%, which is quite nice.
MTX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MTX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.37%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years31
MTX Yearly Dividends per shareMTX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of MTX are negative and hence is the payout ratio. MTX will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of MTX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-868.75%
EPS Next 2Y0.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
MTX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMTX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC

NYSE:MTX (11/14/2025, 8:07:05 PM)

After market: 57.22 0 (0%)

57.22

-0.16 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners102.09%
Inst Owner Change-1.32%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap1.80B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)-1.60M
Analysts80
Price Target85.68 (49.74%)
Short Float %1.44%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.37%
DP-868.75%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date10-30 2025-10-30 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.11%
Min EPS beat(2)5.11%
Max EPS beat(2)9.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(4)9.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.3%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.46%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.45%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.05%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.97
Fwd PE 9.13
P/S 0.87
P/FCF 18.51
P/OCF 8.99
P/B 1.07
P/tB 3.28
EV/EBITDA 14.12
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY10.03%
EPS(NY)6.27
Fwd EY10.95%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)6.37
OCFY11.13%
SpS66
BVpS53.38
TBVpS17.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number83.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.05%
ROE -0.1%
ROCE 2.78%
ROIC 2.1%
ROICexc 2.37%
ROICexgc 4.24%
OM 3.85%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.41%
FCFM 4.68%
ROA(3y)3.68%
ROA(5y)3.88%
ROE(3y)7.46%
ROE(5y)8.15%
ROIC(3y)6.89%
ROIC(5y)6.42%
ROICexc(3y)7.67%
ROICexc(5y)7.18%
ROICexgc(3y)13.35%
ROICexgc(5y)12.39%
ROCE(3y)9.31%
ROCE(5y)8.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.44%
OM growth 3Y1.32%
OM growth 5Y0.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.75%
PM growth 5Y1.26%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y1%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 10.08
Debt/EBITDA 5.65
Cap/Depr 111.5%
Cap/Sales 4.96%
Interest Coverage 1.37
Cash Conversion 116.16%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.98
Quick Ratio 1.37
Altman-Z 2.47
F-Score3
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)93.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.45%
Profit Quality(3y)91.22%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y7.07%
EPS 5Y7.77%
EPS Q2Q%2.65%
EPS Next Y-9.29%
EPS Next 2Y0.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y3.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.47%
Revenue Next Year-2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.6%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.55%
EBIT growth 3Y5.84%
EBIT growth 5Y4.17%
EBIT Next Year19.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.25%
OCF growth 1Y10.75%
OCF growth 3Y0.57%
OCF growth 5Y-0.16%

MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC / MTX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MTX.


What is the valuation status for MTX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?

MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the financial health of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?

The financial health rating of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is expected to decline by -9.29% in the next year.