MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock
61.72 USD
+1.03 (+1.7%)
Taking everything into account, MTX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MTX was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. MTX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MTX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MTX was profitable.
MTX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MTX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MTX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MTX has a Return On Assets (-0.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTX has a Return On Equity of -0.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTX outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
MTX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.10%) than 68.29% 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 6.05%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
MTX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MTX (3.85%) is worse than 62.20% 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 46.34% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for MTX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MTX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MTX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MTX has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. 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 2.50. This is in the better half 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 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that MTX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MTX has a Current ratio (1.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that MTX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MTX has a Quick ratio (1.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
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%.
MTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.77% yearly.
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-9.46%
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
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.75 indicates a reasonable valuation of MTX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTX indicates a rather cheap valuation: MTX is cheaper than 82.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.87, which indicates a very decent valuation of MTX.
85.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MTX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MTX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MTX is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTX is cheaper than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.82%, MTX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, MTX is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, MTX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MTX grows each year by 15.37%, which is quite nice.
MTX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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.
MTX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-868.75%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
NYSE:MTX (12/11/2025, 11:35:19 AM)
61.72
+1.03 (+1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap1.92B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)-1.60M
Analysts80
Price Target83.39 (35.11%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.37%
DP-868.75%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.15 | ||
| P/tB | 3.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.63 |
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY9.3%
EPS(NY)6.25
Fwd EY10.13%
FCF(TTM)3.12
FCFY5.05%
OCF(TTM)6.42
OCFY10.4%
SpS66.53
BVpS53.81
TBVpS17.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number83.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.5 |
F-Score3
WACC8.55%
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
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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 -9.46% in the next year.