MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock
56.83 USD
-0.74 (-1.29%)
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 an average financial health and profitability rating. MTX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MTX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MTX had a positive cash flow from operations.
MTX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MTX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MTX's Return On Assets of -0.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
MTX's Return On Equity of -0.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MTX (2.10%) is worse than 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 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.41%, MTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MTX has less shares outstanding
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 2.48. 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 2.48. This is in the better half of the industry: MTX outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
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.
MTX's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that 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 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
WACC8.38%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.98, MTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.77% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, MTX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.42% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.57% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.61% on average over the next years.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.90, which indicates a very decent valuation of MTX.
MTX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MTX is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, MTX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.07, the valuation of MTX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.49% 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 35.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.07 |
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.
68.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.27
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 (11/20/2025, 3:36:44 PM)
56.83
-0.74 (-1.29%)
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 Cap1.78B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)-1.60M
Analysts80
Price Target85.68 (50.77%)
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 | 9.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 3.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.15 |
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY10.1%
EPS(NY)6.27
Fwd EY11.02%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY5.44%
OCF(TTM)6.37
OCFY11.2%
SpS66
BVpS53.38
TBVpS17.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.27
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
WACC8.38%
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.