MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock
57.27 USD
-0.29 (-0.5%)
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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MTX was profitable.
In the past year MTX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MTX has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MTX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MTX has a Return On Assets of -0.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTX outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.10%, MTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
MTX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.10%) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTX is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
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 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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
MTX has a Operating Margin of 3.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTX underperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
MTX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MTX's Gross Margin of 25.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
MTX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
MTX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.48 indicates that MTX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.48, MTX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTX is 10.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take MTX, 10.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.08, MTX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
MTX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating MTX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MTX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.37%
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.
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.
The Quick ratio of MTX (1.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MTX have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
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-9.29%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.98, the valuation of MTX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.46), we can say MTX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.14, which indicates a very decent valuation of MTX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
MTX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MTX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MTX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTX is cheaper than 68.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y0.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.84%, MTX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.00, MTX is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.84, MTX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
MTX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
MTX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-868.75%
EPS Next 2Y0.93%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
NYSE:MTX (11/19/2025, 2:56:59 PM)
57.27
-0.29 (-0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.09%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap1.80B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)-1.60M
Analysts80
Price Target85.68 (49.61%)
Short Float %1.74%
Short Ratio2.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.99 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | 3.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.15 |
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY10.02%
EPS(NY)6.27
Fwd EY10.94%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)6.37
OCFY11.12%
SpS66
BVpS53.38
TBVpS17.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number83.03
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 | 2.48 |
F-Score3
WACC8.37%
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
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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 -9.29% in the next year.