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MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock

62.2 USD
+0.26 (+0.42%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
62.2 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall MTX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MTX against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. MTX has an average financial health and profitability rating. MTX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MTX was profitable.
MTX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MTX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.05%, MTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.22% of the companies in the same industry.
MTX has a Return On Equity (-0.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.10%) than 67.47% of its industry peers.
MTX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.89%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.10%) for MTX is well below the 3 year average (6.89%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MTX had better years and this may not be a problem.
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

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
MTX's Operating Margin of 3.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTX is outperformed by 60.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.41%, MTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MTX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MTX has less shares outstanding
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 2.52. 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 has a Altman-Z score of 2.52. This is in the better half of the industry: MTX outperforms 78.31% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 65.06% 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.
MTX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: MTX outperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 10.08
Altman-Z 2.52
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.51%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that MTX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.98, MTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.60% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
MTX has a Quick ratio (1.37) which is comparable to the rest of the 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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MTX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.20%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.77% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MTX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the last 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

MTX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MTX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.46%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.84, the valuation of MTX can be described as very reasonable.
MTX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MTX is cheaper than 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say MTX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.95 indicates a reasonable valuation of MTX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaper than 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
MTX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.84
Fwd PE 9.95
MTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

62.65% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MTX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MTX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTX is cheaper than 67.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.96
EV/EBITDA 14.86
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)1.39
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MTX has a yearly dividend return of 0.78%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.66, MTX is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.78, MTX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%

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

MTX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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 2Y0.83%
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 (12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 62.2 0 (0%)

62.2

+0.26 (+0.42%)

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 Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap1.94B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)-1.60M
Analysts80
Price Target83.39 (34.07%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%
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)-2.68%
PT rev (3m)-2.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.84
Fwd PE 9.95
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 19.96
P/OCF 9.69
P/B 1.16
P/tB 3.54
EV/EBITDA 14.86
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY9.23%
EPS(NY)6.25
Fwd EY10.05%
FCF(TTM)3.12
FCFY5.01%
OCF(TTM)6.42
OCFY10.32%
SpS66.53
BVpS53.81
TBVpS17.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
Graham Number83.37
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 2.52
F-Score3
WACC8.51%
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-9.46%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
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 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.55%
EBIT growth 3Y5.84%
EBIT growth 5Y4.17%
EBIT Next Year18.56%
EBIT Next 3Y10.86%
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 5 / 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 -9.46% in the next year.