MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock
55.9 USD
+0.4 (+0.72%)
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MTX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. MTX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MTX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years MTX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MTX has a Return On Assets (0.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTX's Return On Equity of 0.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
MTX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.13%) than 68.29% 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 6.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.13%) 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 | 0.06% | ||
| ROE | 0.13% | ||
| ROIC | 2.13% |
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 has a Profit Margin (0.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MTX (3.91%) is worse than 67.07% 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.
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 | 3.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.1% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTX is destroying value.
MTX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MTX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MTX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MTX has an Altman-Z score of 2.43. 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.
The Altman-Z score of MTX (2.43) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTX is 11.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take MTX, 11.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.09, MTX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that MTX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MTX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
MTX has a Current Ratio of 1.95. This is a normal value and indicates that MTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MTX (1.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTX has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. 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 1.35, MTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MTX have decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
MTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.77% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MTX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the last year.
MTX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.42% yearly.
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 1.47% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MTX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
MTX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.74.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MTX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.83, which indicates a very decent valuation of MTX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say MTX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MTX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MTX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTX is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y1.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.87%, MTX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
MTX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.11.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.87, MTX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.37%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years31
5.3 Sustainability
MTX pays out 652.38% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MTX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP652.38%
EPS Next 2Y1.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.09%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap1.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.10M
Analysts80
Price Target85.68 (53.27%)
Short Float %1.44%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.37%
DP652.38%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(2)9.1%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(4)9.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.33%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.03%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.38%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.13%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.72 |
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY10.27%
EPS(NY)6.33
Fwd EY11.33%
FCF(TTM)2.83
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)6.02
OCFY10.77%
SpS65.76
BVpS52.71
TBVpS16.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number82.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.06% | ||
| ROE | 0.13% | ||
| ROCE | 2.83% | ||
| ROIC | 2.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.3% | ||
| OM | 3.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.1% | ||
| GM | 25.41% | ||
| FCFM | 4.3% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 4223.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
F-Score5
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC0.26
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-8.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 2Y0.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.04%
EBIT growth 3Y5.84%
EBIT growth 5Y4.17%
EBIT Next Year19.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y39.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.25%
OCF growth 1Y24.52%
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 5 / 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 -8.91% in the next year.